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DVD The Fighting Temptations (Widescreen Edition)
The Fighting Temptations may not cure the common cold with its FFF (Familiar Feel-Good Formula), but it'll definitely cure what ails you. Here's an unassuming, well-cast comedy drama, filled with forgiving spirit and jubilant gospel music, and its lessons go down as smooth as a mint julep in summertime. Mostly it's just good, harmless fun, beginning when a deceptive corporate ladder-climber (Cuba Gooding Jr.) returns from Manhattan to his southern-fried Georgia hometown to attend the funeral of a beloved aunt, whose will stipulates a reward of $150,000 if he'll direct the local church choir to win a big annual gospel music contest. The outcome is obvious, but veteran comedy director Jonathan Lynn keeps things percolating with casual flair, especially when a lovely lounge singer (Beyoncé Knowles, in a nicely downplayed costarring role) agrees to rejuvenate Gooding's choir, which teams rapping convicts, a boozy barfly (on organ), and bible-thumping prudes. With musical appearances by the O'Jays and the Blind Boys of Alabama, among others, how could this be anything but delightful? --Jeff Shannon
Review(s): DVD The Fighting Temptations (Widescreen Edition)
Oscar worthy? Certainly not. Sweet film? Wholeheartedly yes.
I glanced over some of the negative reviews for this film...just to see what's been said. I couldn't disagree more.
To be fair, this film is predictable, unbelievably corny at times, unrealistic perhaps, and does not have the best acting available in Hollywood. But I still give it 4 stars. Why? Because it's such a pleasant, feel good movie with a genuine sweetness to it. When it comes on cable (even though I've seen it numerous times), I can't help but watch it. I love the music, I love the humor (Mike Epps displays his usual comic brilliance) and I love the classic character types (the "holier-than thou" churchlady, the big city type who finds fulfillment in his small hometown, etc.).
That said, I have as many highbrow tastes as the next girl. Even though I cherish a first-rate filet mignon, it doesn't mean I can't appreciate a good, greasy burger every once in a while. :)
The Fighting Temptations
A movie to just enjoy, and the music is wonderful. LIked the way they handled the story, too. Good movie to relax and let play.
Love Fighting Temptations
This is a truly wonderful movie in spite of the one dimentional plot line. The music is sensational and inspirational and the actors are having a great time with their performances here.
The tone of the movie is definately not R rated so the content is suitable for families. Beyonce does an amazing job being sexy and spiritual and Cuba Gooding Jr. shows off his gymnastic capabilities with ease as well as his ability to poke fun at himself.
This is certainly no cinematic wonder nor is it a deep character study with contrasting plot lines - however, just watching Beyonce perform in the choir scenes and listening to the incomparable O'Jays is enough reason to buy this DVD. Just buy it to feel inspired and laugh.
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