Rating: PG13
Genre: Comedy
Theatrical Release: 09/19/2003(USA)
Release Date: 02/03/2004
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DS/DD5.1
Run Time: 122 Minutes
Flags: Adult Situations
Distributor/Studio: Paramount

Director Jonathan Lynn followed up the surprise hit The Whole Nine Yards with this musical comedy starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Gooding plays Darrin, a shallow New York advertising executive, who travels to a small town in the deep south upon receiving word that his aunt has passed away and left him a sizable inheritance. But once Darrin gets into town, he is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel group to victory at an upcoming competition. Reluctant but strapped for cash, Darrin takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and shaping the group up. Along the way, he becomes acclimated to the town with the help of his cousin Lucius (Mike Epps) and meets Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darrin's cold heart. Along with Knowles, the supporting cast features a number of other real musicians, including Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Angie Stone, Montell Jordan, and The O'Jays.

~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Cuba Gooding, Jr. - Darrin Fox
Beyoncé Knowles - Lilly
Melba Moore - Bessie
Mike Epps - Lucius
Shirley Caesar - Rev. Shirley Caesar
La Tanya Richardson - Paulina Pritchett
Steve Harvey - Miles the DJ
Montell Jordan - Eric
T-Bone - Bee-Z Briggs

Production:
Jonathan Lynn - Director
Loretha C. Jones Jeff Pollack David Gale - Producer
Susan K. Lewis Momita Sengupta - Co Producer
Terry Lewis Jimmy Jam Big Jim Wright - Composer
Paul Hirsch - Editor
Elizabeth Hunter Saladin K. Patterson - Screen Writer
Diana Stoughton - Set Designer
Cate Bangs - Art Director
Matthew Rowland - Associate Producer
Tierre Turner - Associate Producer
Robi Reed-Humes - Casting
Eartha Robinson - Choreography
Shawnette Heard - Choreography
Affonso Beato - Cinematographer
Mary Jane Fort - Costume Designer
Tracey White - Costume Designer
Benny Medina - Executive Producer
Van Toffler - Executive Producer
Matthew Rowland - First Assistant Director
Spring Aspers - Musical Direction/Supervision
Victoria Paul - Production Designer
Michael Hilkene - Sound/Sound Designer
Elizabeth Hunter - Screen Story

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