Review of Soul Man (1986) by Diego S — 05 Feb 2007

Watchable romantic comedy about a law school student who pretends to be African American in order to qualify for a scholarship.

This review of Soul Man (1986) was written by Diego S on 05 Feb 2007.

Soul Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michelle V (244) on 01 Jul 2008

This movie is HILARIOUS!!! I looove it Tommy Howell Delivers his Lines PERFECTLY like playing a ganster etc…

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By Wild Willie N (184) on 27 Jun 2009

At best, Soul Man is a passable time waster. At worst, its an unfunny comedy. James Earl Jones is still a cool S.O.B…

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By Janet Maslin (949) for The New York Times (9,847) on 12 Oct 2015

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By Sara N (67) on 20 Dec 2007

I love this movie. It's so wrong, it's RIGHT! Plus Richard Pryor said he loved it. That's enough of a reason for me to…

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By Tiffany F (211) on 27 Jul 2009

This is not a god film. It has some good actors in ti but the story is horrific and the make up of the main character just looks bad bad bad…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 02 Mar 2008

Spoiled white kid poses as an African American to get a scholarship because daddy blew his money on something else. How about getting a job…

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By Jon M (853) on 25 Jan 2009

I still love this cheesy comedy! Even though c. thomas howell looks more a dude from india than an african american…

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By Ash R (28) on 23 Feb 2010

I haven't seen this movie in years but it was pretty decent…

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By Jedidiah C (58) on 04 Apr 2009

I saw this quite a long time ago with my sister and my dad. I need to see it again. As I recall this shit was NUTS…

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