Soul Men
Soul Men

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Soul Men

2008
Movie
103 min
English

Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer. Cleo, a beautiful young woman who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as a new singer.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users66%
Director: Malcolm D. LeeGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

Two former R&B singers, Floyd Henderson and Louis Hinds, who were once part of a popular soul group, reunite after a decade apart. Despite their strained relationship and the challenges of aging, they embark on a cross-country bus tour to perform at the Apollo Theater in New York. Along the way, they confront their past regrets, mend their friendship, and rediscover their passion for music.

Critical Reception

Soul Men received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac, but criticizing the predictable plot and uneven tone. Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining tribute to soul music, though some felt it didn't quite live up to the potential of its stars.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is elevated by strong performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac.

  • Some critics found the story to be formulaic and lacking originality.

  • The movie serves as a fitting, albeit flawed, tribute to soul music and its legends.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the chemistry between Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac and enjoyed the music featured in the film. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit slow or predictable, but most agreed it was a feel-good movie with good performances.

Fun Fact

This film was one of the final major projects for Bernie Mac before his passing in August 2008, a few months before the film's release.

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