Not very funny and the plot is very predicatble. The racial aspect didn't bother me as Eddie Murphy used to play white guys all the time.
Still, those complaining about 'blackface' should sit down and watch White Chicks. It works both ways and just as cringeworthy. Natch.
This review of Soul Man (1986) was written by Kyle K on 11 Jul 2007.
Soul Man has generally received mixed reviews.
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