Review of Soul Men (2008) by Wolf F — 16 Nov 2008

This movie was super funny. The last movie Bernie Mac made. It is a must and well worth spending money for the show.

This review of Soul Men (2008) was written by Wolf F on 16 Nov 2008.

Soul Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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Given Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes died soon after the filming, I wonder if it would have been better had they been alive for the premiere…

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Jackson gets by mostly on bluster, but that doesn't matter because he serves mostly as a foil to Mac's popeyed shake-and-bake antics…

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By Lewis E (436) on 10 Sep 2015

The pairing of Samuel L.Jackson and Bernie Mac did ignite each of their comedic abilities to a reasonable extent but the actors' bitter chemistry…

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By Tom B (1,265) on 29 Aug 2011

I think this would be something that would be better for a family, something my mom and grandmother could watch together…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 26 Aug 2015

If you insist on seeing Soul Men, stick around during the closing credits for the best part of the movie, an interview with Mac…

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By James B (2,746) on 19 Jul 2011

Bernie Mac's farewell performance is a solid one. While it's not too original, this film delivers plenty of laughs…

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By Elise B (45) on 14 Apr 2012

Soul Men has several laugh out loud moments but it's writing is short of great…

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Be prepared to laugh out loud and move to the music as Soul Men has plenty of both to offer…

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