The Fighting Temptations
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12

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  1. ChadS.
    Sep 26, 2003
    5
    Sometimes "The Fighting Temptations" plays like an episode of "The Twilight Zone" directed by Martin Luther King. It's a sad commentary about our world, and the world of film, that we notice how integrated the church and corporate boardroom are. Like "Camp", "The Fighting Temptations" is redeemed by some truly rousing music. This film should be called "Church". Songs are allowed to play to its entirety, but for some odd reason, the best musical interlude; The O'Jays in a barbershop, is interrupted by Cuba hitting on Beyonce in a supermarket. Unlike Mariah Carey, Knowles can play a human being convincingly. … Expand
  2. VincentF.
    Sep 21, 2003
    8
    Ok, Ok, ...will it get an Oscar nod? No way! But ...The Fighting Temptations is a feel good popcorn movie. The fact is that anyone who has actually attended church as depicted in this movie, has encountered each of the characters depicted - and the fact that they could find humor in it makes this film stand out. Yes, there are some who won't "get it" - I saw it in a packed house ...and we ALL got it! The soundtrack is also wonderful and Beyonce's second foray into cinema isn't half bad (I anticipate her acting chops will get better with time). Cuba is energetic ...the minor charactors are amusing - and the music is the real star. I recommend it!… Expand
  3. JimK.
    Sep 21, 2003
    10
    This movie was awesome!!!!!
  4. EriK.(Spriggangirl)
    Sep 23, 2003
    6
    Very good movie for the people who really loved it. But,it was okay.
  5. JoanC.
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    This movie was totally awesome. I love it!!!!!!
  6. SamL.
    Jan 4, 2004
    0
    Horrible! Just horrible!
  7. LeahB.
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    I watched this movie about 15 times i love it, it is a great family film, I haven't laughed so much wathing a movie in years.
  8. LySandraB.
    Dec 1, 2004
    10
    Anything that can get me out of my seat and start dancing is a great movie. I love movies with singing and dancing so if it has a good beat then it is good music.
  9. T.A.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    This movie was excellent because of its joint stars. Such as Beyonce, Cuba, The Ojay's, lil Zane, etc.
  10. JessH
    Nov 28, 2004
    10
    It is a fantastic movie made mostly by the music never the less great for the whole family and worth a watch!

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Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Nathan Rabin
    30
    The energetic musical sequences help make it feel warmer and more ingratiating than it otherwise would, which is fortunate, since this rickety vehicle needs all the help it can get.
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  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joshua Clover
    50
    The camera loves Beyoncé, but her acting coach may harbor more ambivalence; if she could convert the imperious urgency of her best singing to screen presence, we might stop wishing Whitney would come back from her own private netherlands.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    60
    Paper-thin plot serves as a pretext for rousing gospel numbers in The Fighting Temptations, which straddles styles and eras to get everybody's toes tapping.
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