Bernie Mac and Samuel L Jackson star as two legendary singers who reunite when the man they backed up dies. Getting together to travel across the country they are forced to confront the past and themselves.
Nominally a comedy I found this to be a very bitter sweet film with a few laughs and a great deal of sadness. This is a film about the road not taken, the detours forced upon us and the effort we sometimes we have to make to get back on track.I found it more a drama then a comedy with both Jackson and Mac in fine form. It is so good to watch Jackson at work when he has someone to work with and not devour the screen alone (Jumpers anyone?). I don't know why I found this so sad. I don't think its because of the death of Bernie Mac, rather I think its just the way things are handled with the concerns fears and predicaments of the two ex-partners ringing abnormally true to life. Its a good film and I liked it, but as I keep saying I found it rather sad.
And that was before the double whammy of the end credits where we see Bernie talking about his life and career intercut with him clowning on the set. Its clear that he death was a great loss. Additionally when the Mac segment is over we hear Isaac Hayes singing "Never Can Say Goodbye", the effect coupled with the dedication of the film to Mac and Hayes is likely to bring a tear to your eyes.
A good film worth a look at some point.
Nominally a comedy I found this to be a very bitter sweet film with a few laughs and a great deal of sadness. This is a film about the road not taken, the detours forced upon us and the effort we sometimes we have to make to get back on track.I found it more a drama then a comedy with both Jackson and Mac in fine form. It is so good to watch Jackson at work when he has someone to work with and not devour the screen alone (Jumpers anyone?). I don't know why I found this so sad. I don't think its because of the death of Bernie Mac, rather I think its just the way things are handled with the concerns fears and predicaments of the two ex-partners ringing abnormally true to life. Its a good film and I liked it, but as I keep saying I found it rather sad.
And that was before the double whammy of the end credits where we see Bernie talking about his life and career intercut with him clowning on the set. Its clear that he death was a great loss. Additionally when the Mac segment is over we hear Isaac Hayes singing "Never Can Say Goodbye", the effect coupled with the dedication of the film to Mac and Hayes is likely to bring a tear to your eyes.
A good film worth a look at some point.