SOUL MEN

Plot:

Group members Louis Hinds (Jackson) and Floyd Henderson (Mac) - who haven't spoken to each other in over 20 years, are asked to perform at the Apollo Theater for a concert honoring their recently deceased lead singer Marcus Hooks (Legend) who left the group high and dry to pursue a promised solo career. Trying to get the two together is like mixing gas and fire, you're bound to get a explosive reaction, because of the bad history between them (Floyd stole Louis' wife). While on their road trip to New York, they decide to drop in on the woman they both loved, only to find that she has passed and had a daughter who is now grown, with the question of whose the father? Cleo (Leal) who now lives with her abusive wanna be thug boyfriend Lester (Crockett), decides to hit the road with the duo, to see how it is to be an entertainer. But this won't be an easy journey for the group as they encounter all types of obstacles on their way to the reunion concert.

Reel Talk:

Right off the rip, this was one funny movie. Honestly I don't think there was one moment that I didn't laugh. R.I.P. to Bernie Mac, but why is it that when an actor passes, their last film turns out to be their best performance (remember Heath Ledger R.I.P.). This was Mac at his best, as they say in entertainment "he left it all out on there on the stage". Samuel L. Jackson plays the perfect compliment to Mac's character, making up most of the laughs. Even with smaller parts, these actors proved to be scene stealers: Adam Herschman as the entertainment company gopher, Affion Crockett as the rapping thug Lester and Mike Epps' cameo will have you rolling with laughter. There's also cameo appearance from porn legend Vanessa Del Rio and the late great legendary soul singer Isaac Hayes (R.I.P.). I know most of you may be like me and cut out at the beginning of the credits, but you may want to stick around for this one. Director Malcolm D. Lee does a good job of honoring the two deceased legends (Mac and Hayes) with special out takes from the films taping. Must see movie to see comedy at its best.

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sharon Leal, Sean Hayes, John Legend, Affion Crockett, Adam Herschman, Isaac Hayes and Vanessa Del Rio
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Rated: R

I give it 5 corndogs and a soda

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler