First Sunday
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Movie Review: First Sunday
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a krazy az movie. It was alright but I've seen the actors play funnier parts. For me I love funny.Movie Review: First Sunday
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie just wasn't what I had expected. I've only watched it once but maybe I'll give it another try.Movie Review: Forgivably Funny
Summary: 3 Stars
I go into this review on the defensive. Looking up some information on the movie, I peeked and saw it is not highly esteemed by professionals or amateurs. Sporting a likable Tracy Morgan and the natural presence of Ice Cube, I found `First Sunday' to be flawed, but funny. There's an undeniable sit-com presence in its making, and there's a whole lot of suspension of disbelief that doesn't get off the ground, yet 'First Sunday' did get me chuckling fairly often once it got going and made me a little misty eyed when they went for the message and feeling.
The hijinx begins with Durell (Ice Cube) and Lee John (Tracy Morgan) two long-suffering buddies staying in trouble. I can't say I could figure out the starting circumstances even after rewinding, but I think they're delivering drugs by transporting wheelchairs. They aren't very good criminals. Most criminals aren't, but they aren't all that effective, either. Let's just say they get quickly caught and don't have the cool to slip out of the knot. Facing court, their trial is held by a judge (Keith David) who has seen them many times before. Perhaps out of compassion or out of disgust, he trades their time for 5,000 hours of community service. Immediately, their outbursts indicate they aren't too grateful, but service they do.
It's a hard break for Durell's estranged lady love (Regina Hall) who doesn't have enough money for her beauty salon which requires back pay. Durell brings over forty dollars, but she announces she will have to leave and take their son (C.J. Sanders), to Atlanta where her livelihood will be more affordable. He doesn't want to lose him, and it doesn't help that her new lover, Ralph, is built like a gym rat, so he`s determined to do something.
We get a lot of random scenes on the community service circuit and in a massage parlor, but one day Durrell is inspired. Distracted by the bottom of an attractive woman, Durell finds his way to her church. He and Lee John join them on a Sunday, but are no closer to converting as much as following up on Durell's lustful interest in Tianna (Melinda Willams). It is after the financial reports are read at church that they get an idea: After hours they will come and rob the church.
I won't give up the core of the bumbling adventure, but they end up being caught on a night the Deacon (Michael Keith David) checks the safe, a financial meeting takes place with the pastor (Chi McBride of `Boston Public') and Rickey, the choir director (Katt Williams) is engaged in singing practice. The confrontation turns to a hostage situation that brings most of the movies heart and humor.
It must be conceded that this movie is dumb. However, if one considers the premise of 'Some Like It Hot,' an AFI comedy classic, where the characters escape witnessing a mob massacre by dressing in drag and going to Florida, then dumb can count. It's how you do dumb that matters. Don't get me wrong, by no means am I saying this is the next 'Some Like It Hot,' but I found it more entertaining than `Liar Liar,' and it exceeds the reputation of `Big Momma's House 2'.
As someone who liked watching 'The Tracy Morgan Show,' a Cosby inspired sitcom, I felt that Morgan was likable, but somewhat limited here. He was shrill, but I enjoyed Ice Cube's collected and believable performance. The supporting cast, especially the church personnel, give natural performances, but Katt Williams steals the show as Rickey, the choir director.
I can forgive 'First Sunday''s failings. Despite the temptation to dismiss the film as just another stupid comedy adventure, `First Sunday' is forgivably funny. It is entertaining with a moving message and a supporting cast that helps bridge the credibility gap.
Movie Review: Hmm
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a fairly entertaining film with several solid actors like Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, and Katt Williams, but the storyline itself left a bit to be desired. The basic setup is that a pair of guys down on their luck think it'd be a good idea to steal money from a church. However, there's already some people at the church so it develops into a hostage situation.
The ending is somewhat predictable and cliched, but this film is not without its entertaining scenes. There are some funny lines here even if the overall story was a bit weak. There's a theme of forgiveness in here - not surprising, really - as well as a hard-nosed person who does not want to forgive. It's fun for watching once if you're a fan of any of the actors in this film.
Movie Review: unable to give a review
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm still waiting on my order, but the shipper has agreed to give me a "free" copy and refund my money because of the problem with this order.
I'm sure the reason for the delay was not the shipper's fault.