Soul Men (2008)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Malcolm D. Lee

Writers (WGA):

Robert Ramsey (written by) &
Matthew Stone (written by)

Release Date:

7 November 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Tagline:

Out of sync. Never out of style.

Plot:

Though it's been some twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.

Plot Keywords:

Band | Reunion | Reunion Concert | Rapper | Box Office Flop

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson	...	Louis Hinds
Bernie Mac	...	Floyd Henderson
Sharon Leal	...	Cleo
Adam Herschman	...	Phillip
Sean Hayes	...	Danny Epstein
Affion Crockett	...	Lester
Fatso-Fasano	...	Pay-Pay
Jackie Long	...	Zig-Zag
Mike Epps	...	Duane Henderson
John Legend	...	Marcus Hooks
Isaac Hayes	...	Himself
Vanessa del Rio	...	Full-Figured Neighbor
P.J. Byrne	...	Floyd's Doctor
Ken Davitian	...	Ardesh Kezian
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Rosalee

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, and sexual content including nudity.

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R | Finland:K-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Louisiana, USA

Company:

Dimension Films

Trivia:

Final film for Isaac Hayes.

Goofs:

Continuity: (At approx 18-20 min) Louis is in the Eldorado with Floyd and they flash a silver .38 pistol. Then after they almost crash the .38 is now a black .22 pistol

Movie Connections:

References "Soul Train" (1971)

Soundtrack:

Private Number

Bernie Mac's BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!

When I first saw the movie, I was completely blown away from this movie! It is absolutely hilarious! This is one of the most funny movies I have ever watched. Bernie Mac was absolutely terrific in the movie. I haven't seen this kind of performance for years. I Can't even fully describe him...he is electrifying in Soul Men. For me he is one of the best comedians ever. I love it when he makes that crazy eye look.

The movie is by far the best comedy of 2008! It's full of the that typical humor in the "black" comedies. I have not been laughing as this for a long, long time! I Wanted to see this movie again and again, i can't stop watching it! If you look for a superb comedy - THIS IS THE MOVIE! Forget Burn after reading and all other so called comedies!