2008
PG-13
Screen Gems
1 h 38 m

2008
PG-13
Screen Gems
1 h 38 m

Summary In this hilarious comedy, Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When told they have one week to pay a $17,000 debt or Durell will lose his son, they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and are forced to deal with ...

Directed By: David E. Talbert

Written By: David E. Talbert

2008
PG-13
Screen Gems
1 h 38 m

2008
PG-13
Screen Gems
1 h 38 m

First Sunday

Name: First Sunday
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2008-01-11
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Rating: 41
Cast: Ice Cube, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Devine, Michael Beach

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: David E. Talbert

Written By: David E. Talbert

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Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

5% Positive
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67% Mixed
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29% Negative
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The movie as a whole is pleasant, generally satisfying, and has a heart as big as its funny bone. For an early January movie, this is sometimes as good as it gets.

By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

The second half of the film is much funnier and warmer than the first, but the movie is still difficult to recommend.

By Peter Hartlaub FULL REVIEW

The A.V. Club

A corny yet unexpectedly moving scene in which Morgan is moved to tears by Loretta Devine's simple kindness helps make the film's shift into inspirational drama far more palatable than it really has any right to be.

By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

Chicago Tribune

The movie’s total lack of focus and its unimpressive script should render it totally unwatchable. Weirdly, that doesn’t quite happen. There’s something endearing about these characters.

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Variety

A near-claustrophobic comedy that manages to be both predictable and preachy. Solid actors in supporting roles offer minor redemption.

By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW

Philadelphia Inquirer

Drawing comparisons to "The Wire" may be unfair, but taken on its own, this anemic vehicle for Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan to mug and jive through is just weak, weak stuff.

By Steven Rea FULL REVIEW

TV Guide Magazine

A slack combination of faith-based inspiration and broad 'hood comedy.

By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW

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25% Mixed
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Production Company Screen Gems, Cube Vision, The Story Company, Firm Films, Ireland Entertainment Productions

Release Date Jan 11, 2008

Duration 1 h 38 m

Rating PG-13

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Tagline Keep the faith. Steal the rest.

First Sunday

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Ice Cube

Durell

Katt Williams

Rickey

Tracy Morgan

LeeJohn

Loretta Devine

Sister Doris

Michael Beach

Deacon

Keith David

Judge B. Bennet Galloway

Regina Hall

Omunique

Malinda Williams

Tianna

Chi McBride

Pastor Arthur Mitchell

Clifton Powell

Officer Eddie King

Nicholas Turturro

Officer D'Agostino

Olivia Cole

Momma T

Red Grant

Harold

C.J. Sanders

Durell Jr.

Rickey Smiley

Bernice Jenkins

Arjay Smith

Preston

Kim Staunton

Public Defender

Sterling Ardrey

Timmy

Gerry Black

Mr. Wally

Joy Brunson

Choir Member 2

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