Movie: Soul Men (2008)

“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? Written by {jhailey@hotmail.com}”

  • Director: Malcolm D. Lee
  • Release Date: 7 November 2008 (USA)
  • Run Time: 100 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Comedy , Drama , Music
  • MPAA: Rated R for pervasive language, and sexual content including nudity.

Tagline: Out of sync. Never out of style.

Trivia: Both this film and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) are dedicated to Bernie Mac.

Goofs: Continuity: When they first put on their old suits to perform, Floyd’s jacket rips up the back. When they appear on stage there is no rip in the jacket.

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