Review of Soul Man (1986) by Clint Morris for Brag Magazine — 03 Feb 2009

Howell is awesome in this unforgettable comedy classic.

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This review of Soul Man (1986) was written by Clint Morris and published by Brag Magazine on 03 Feb 2009.

Soul Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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C. Thomas Howell, he was such a hardass as Ponyboy in the Outsiders, but I think he might've taken a bad career choice with this one…

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Howell makes the least convincing black guy ever, his eventual contrition feels hollow and forced — much like the laughs…

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It's weird, I used to like this movie in the 80's & 90's. Back then it seemed like a movie promoting integration & hating Racism…

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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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