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Soul Men

  • 2008
  • 15
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Soul Men, directed by Malcolm Lee
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Though it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor t... Read allThough it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.Though it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.

  • Director
    • Malcolm D. Lee
  • Writers
    • Robert Ramsey
    • Matthew Stone
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Bernie Mac
    • Sharon Leal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Malcolm D. Lee
    • Writers
      • Robert Ramsey
      • Matthew Stone
    • Stars
      • Samuel L. Jackson
      • Bernie Mac
      • Sharon Leal
    • 33User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Louis Hinds
    Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac
    • Floyd Henderson
    Sharon Leal
    Sharon Leal
    • Cleo
    Adam Herschman
    Adam Herschman
    • Phillip
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Danny Epstein
    Affion Crockett
    Affion Crockett
    • Lester
    Terrell J. Ramsey
    Terrell J. Ramsey
    • Pay-Pay
    • (as Fatso Fasano)
    Jackie Long
    Jackie Long
    • Zig-Zag
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Duane Henderson
    John Legend
    John Legend
    • Marcus Hooks
    Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes
    • Self
    Vanessa del Rio
    Vanessa del Rio
    • Full-Figured Neighbor
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Floyd's Doctor
    Ken Davitian
    Ken Davitian
    • Ardesh Kezian
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Rosalee
    Sara Erikson
    Sara Erikson
    • Chastity
    Soledad O'Brien
    Soledad O'Brien
    • Self
    Randy Jackson
    Randy Jackson
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Malcolm D. Lee
    • Writers
      • Robert Ramsey
      • Matthew Stone
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews33

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    7deloudelouvain

    One more time Bernie.

    Last movie from Bernie Mac, a great comedian that will be missed by everybody. His stand-up comedies were great, his show The Bernie Mac Show went on for a long time but was very funny and never got boring. Different comedies like Bad Santa will forever remain in my favourites. For this last movie Bernie Mac forms a duo with Samuel L. Jackson and that worked out very well. There's a good chemistry between them, it' was enjoyable to watch. Soul Men might not be the funniest of his movies but it was good to watch him one more time. Even if there was a bit too much singing in my opinion, it's still good enough. Rest in peace Bernie, you brought a lot of smiles to people faces.
    10redmms5

    Excellent Movie

    I just returned from seeing "Soul Men". I laughed so hard. Samuel L Jackson is such a versatile actor. I love him in so many movies. Sam and Bernie played well off each other. And please stay for the credits because there is some scenes of Bernie being interviewed and doing his comedy act. He uses the f word in his act.

    It was very funny seeing Sam in corn rows and with the gray in them. That alone is worth seeing.

    It was very nice that they dedicated the movie to Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes who died one day apart from each other. They will both be missed.

    Samuel keep on making these wonderful movies.
    9DarkVulcan29

    Soul Men is comedy gold.

    It's not just a comedy, it's a tribute to our favorite soul men, Issac Hayes and Bernie Mac. Bernie Mac for his in your face style of comedy. And Hayes for his soulful singing voice, and his best remembered as the Duke in Escape From New York(1981), and has the voice of the chief on South Park. It a real sadness that there not with us anymore. But we'll always remember you Issac Hayes 1942-2008, and Bernie Mac 1957-2008.

    The story begins when two former singers Named Floyd Henderson(Bernie Mac), and Louis Hinds(Samuel L. Jackson) in the seventies where in a group called The Real Deal. Now thirty years later, after learning about one of there partners named Marcus Hooks(John Legend), died of a heart attack. Despite a little old grudges with each other, Floyd and Louis decide to re-team anyway. But during a trip that might encounter misadventure. will they make it without killing each other first.

    This was funny as ever, Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac are like the perfect comedy team, they had great comic chemistry, it's a real sadness they won't team up again. It had funny slapstick, and great music also. Please don't miss it. Sure it drops a lot of F bombs, and it has some raunchy humor, but it never gets boring or stupid for a second.
    7intelearts

    Double Mac and Jackson please!

    Soul Man is was it is... crude, rude, and genuinely funny. It has two of the hardest working actors in showbiz - the late great Bernie Mac and Samuel L Jackson as two has been soul stars on a road trip to a funeral / tribute concert of the late great Marcus Hook (John Legend).

    This is comedy at full speed, it makes no apologies and takes no prisoners - but is also genuinely full of laughs.

    All in all I think Mac wouldn't mind this being his last movie - never a man for great subtlety here the pair look like they had a lot of fun making this and the best bits are the improv off-script rants.

    It's no comedic masterpiece, and the plot is cheesy, and the whole thing is just a beer and pizza adventure - but you have to admire the energy and fun.

    A fitting tribute to Bernie Mac who loved life and people and was a very very, very hard-working stand-up comic.
    8imaginary-life

    Sweet Memories

    It was a straightforward almost Blue Brothers film, but who cares? It has music, honesty, and is truly a reminder of the sad loss of Bernie Mac.

    Many of the so called clichés are actually representative of so much that truly happens in life. This may not be the most important film in the world, but it's heart is in the right place. And it sings a certain song of life, friendship and forgiveness.

    That's all that it needs to provide. I am surprised that it received so much negativity on some pages. Just sit back and enjoy. If only the music business had so much respect for past legends. Sometimes it happens, and this also goes to show that some musicians really live from retaining their audience, as it is all they have that sustains them.

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    • Trivia
      Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes died just one day apart. Mac died on August 9, 2008, and Hayes died on August 10.
    • Goofs
      When Louis is in the Eldorado with Floyd, and they flash a silver .38 pistol. After they almost crash, the .38 is a black .22 pistol.
    • Quotes

      Louis Hinds: [opens the door for Floyd to leave] get the fuck out.

      Floyd Henderson: Well, I guess you don't give a fuck about the money then, huh?

      Louis Hinds: What money? It's a funeral! Don't nobody get paid to sing at no damn funeral!

      [suddenly looks at Louis and raises his eyebrows]

      Louis Hinds: How much?

      Floyd Henderson: Forty grand.

      Louis Hinds: [closes the door] Apiece?

      Floyd Henderson: No, down the middle.

      Louis Hinds: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO. That ain't even enough.

      Floyd Henderson: The fuck you mean "that's not enough", man?

      Louis Hinds: I got a lifestyle to maintain here!

      Floyd Henderson: What kinda lifestyle, man? You filthy motherfucker! You got a pantry full of dogfood, but I don't see no dog!

      Louis Hinds: Dog under the bed, Nigga! You lucky he ain't attacked your ass when you came in!

      Floyd Henderson: YOU THE DOG, MOTHERFUCKER!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Quantum of Solace/Madagascar 2/Soul Men/Repo! The Genetic Opera/The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Soul Music
      Written by Frank Fitzpatrick

      Performed by Anthony Hamilton

      Produced by Scott Bomar

      Anthony Hamilton appears courtesy of So So Def/Zomba Records

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cool Men
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Friendly Films (II)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,082,391
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,401,605
      • Nov 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,331,637
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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