Review of Soul Men (2008) by Joy B — 26 Apr 2009

Def a few laugh out loud moments. I miss Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes man...

This review of Soul Men (2008) was written by Joy B on 26 Apr 2009.

Soul Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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An r&b duo who scored a big hit some twenty plus years earlier split up because of creative differences and reunite in present day in this…

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 17 Oct 2012

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