Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer. Cleo, a beautiful young woman who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as a new singer.
It really is bittersweet to watch Mac in one of his final performances. He makes the most of pretty average material here.
– Ben Lyons,
At the Movies,
10 Nov 2008
fresh:
It is not a perfect film but it is a nice, solid reminder of how great Bernie Mac was.
– Ben Mankiewicz,
At the Movies,
10 Nov 2008
fresh:
This one's only fair, but it has its low-down wiles and its moments.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Nov 2008
rotten:
Considering the canvas the story provides, and the richness of the tradition it taps into, the amount and quality of the music is pretty disappointing.