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
