Review of Soul Men (2008) by Vera — 16 Nov 2008

If it wasn't for Bernie mac ... It would just be a long male version of Thelma and Louise.

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

Soul Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steven J (255) on 21 Apr 2012

Great movie definatly played to bernie macs and samuel l jacksons personalities and that was a great combination…

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By Jarrell C (1) on 19 Jun 2012

Samuel L Jackson and Bernie Mac together are like ketchup on a hamburger..they are good together. They are also very hillarious…

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for Village Voice (8,525) on 19 Nov 2011

Mac and Jackson carry the show--particularly Mac, who's at his crackly, cranky best here. As swan songs go, Soul Men is pretty sweet…

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By Felicia E (52) on 19 Sep 2012

SOUL MEN is one of the best & last BERNIE MAC (r.I.p.) movie and I would even say one of the top SAMUEL L. JACKSON…

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Soul Men could have done with less amped-up abrasiveness and more soft-shoe charm…

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A raucous, rambling comedy, offering some laughs, some groans and a feast for fans of the musical idioms it mocks and celebrates…

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