Soul Men Critic Reviews

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

There's a nice chemistry between Mac and Samuel L. Jackson in this latest variant of the road movie, which contains comedic elements but actually works better as a drama.Read the full review

The material doesn't consistently do justice to their talents, but the movie is worth seeing for their chemistry and for the Motown-infused soundtrack.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

There's nothing quite like watching Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac performing at a hoedown and getting into it with the audience.Read the full review

Misbegotten buddy-bonding comedy of errors.Read the full review

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

For all its crudeness and desperation, Soul Men can't scare up a single laugh.Read the full review

Soul Men could have done with less amped-up abrasiveness and more soft-shoe charm.Read the full review