
When R&B legend Marcus Hooks dies suddenly, VH-1 invites his original back up duo, Floyd Henderson and Louis Hinds, "The Real Deal," to appear at a memorial tribute at the Apollo Theater. Floyd, who's bored in retirement, wants this more than anything; Louis, a philosophical ex-con, does not. Plus, there's bad blood between them (Louis's wife Odetta left him to marry Floyd - then left Floyd). Floyd begs, Louis consents but won't fly, so they leave L.A. in Floyd's flashy Cadil... (Full plot summary below)
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When R&B legend Marcus Hooks dies suddenly, VH-1 invites his original back up duo, Floyd Henderson and Louis Hinds, "The Real Deal," to appear at a memorial tribute at the Apollo Theater. Floyd, who's bored in retirement, wants this more than anything; Louis, a philosophical ex-con, does not. Plus, there's bad blood between them (Louis's wife Odetta left him to marry Floyd - then left Floyd). Floyd begs, Louis consents but won't fly, so they leave L.A. in Floyd's flashy Cadillac with five days to get to New York. On the road, they must get back their vocal chops, renew their friendship, and sort out the past. With Floyd's bad hip and Louis's bad kidneys, will they even make it?
Leave your thoughts about Soul Men.
| New York PressArmond WhiteSoul Men is the most disappointing tribute to black pop music since the OutKast movie Idlewild. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekCrude and unfunny...less fitting tribute than major disappointment. |
| BrianOrndorf.comBrian OrndorfA funny picture, just not a consistent one, starting Bernie Mac's good-bye tour on a delightfully rowdy note, while reminding the viewer that as hilarious a man as he was, Mac had lousy taste in screenplays. |
| BlackFilm.comWilson Morales'Soul Men' is not only a tribute to Mac and Hayes, but the film is also funny, often outrageously crude, and pleasurable. |
| E! OnlineMatt StevensMac and Jackson clearly have such a blast singing and dancing you can't help but feel their groove. The rest of the movie should have jived as well. |
| Film BlatherEugene NovikovBernie Mac's death doesn't make Soul Men any better, but it may make it worth seeing. |
| Nolan's Pop Culture ReviewMichael A. Smith(Mac) uses his comedic talents to the best of his ability, leaving a lasting impression for the audience to cherish and take home with them. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThis 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. |
| NewsdayJohn AndersonThere are moments of comedic fire that justify the presence of the two stars in the film, and us in the theater. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaAre there two other actors who are able to utter the word 'motherf**ker' with such forceful comic authority? I think not. |