2008
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 40 m

2008
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 40 m

Summary Louis and Floyd were a popular singing duo back in the day, but then they went their separate ways and never spoke again. When the death of their former group leader reunites them and sends them driving cross country for a tribute concert at the legendary Apollo Theatre, they will have only five days to bury the hatchet on a twenty-year-...

Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee

Written By: Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone

2008
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 40 m

2008
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 40 m

Soul Men

Name: Soul Men
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Released: 2008-11-07
Duration: 1 min 40 s
Rating: 49
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sharon Leal, Adam Herschman, Sean Hayes

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

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Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee

Written By: Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone

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Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews

48% Positive
11 Reviews

43% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews

48% Positive
11 Reviews

43% Mixed
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9% Negative
2 Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times

This movie has a lot of good music in it, some on the soundtrack, some on the screen. Jackson and Bernie Mac have enormous fun doing intricate dance moves together.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

This contemporary riff on "The Sunshine Boys" generally manages to succeed anyway, thanks to the entertaining performances by Mac and co-star Samuel L. Jackson and its generous doses of raucous humor and sweet soul music.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

Rolling Stone

Soul Men is a chance to salute these masters of mirth and music. Take it.

By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

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

By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Needless to say, Soul Men has a lot to overcome in its effort to be funny.

By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Misbegotten buddy-bonding comedy of errors.