First Sunday | List Price: $19.94
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Brand: Sony
Binding: DVD
Release Date: 2008-05-06
fun performances can't quite overcome uneven script [Posted on 2008-07-17]
**1/2
A very appealing cast is left with little to work with in "First Sunday," a manufactured comedy whose script fails to rise to the level of its actors. Desperate for some quick cash, Durell and LeeJohn come up with a scheme to break into a local church and carry off the fund earmarked for construction of a new building. Unfortunately, this seemingly simple robbery quickly turns into a complicated hostage situation when a dozen or so of the most prominent church members unexpectedly show up on the scene.
"First Friday" does elicit a few hearty laughs, due, in large part, to its game cast and the occasional funny line scattered in and amongst the numerous clunkers. Ice Cube effectively plays straight man to Tracy Morgan`s endearingly bumbling sidekick, and they, together with the other actors, help to comprise a fine comic ensemble. The problem lies in a screenplay which often goes for the obvious joke over something truly original or clever, and which pours on the syrup to alarming proportions near the end just to ensure the movie its status as a morally upright, "feel-good" comedy.
It's a harmless enough little diversion if you have some time to kill, but the company is far more appetizing than what it is they`re dishing up.
Funny Movie, I Lked It [Posted on 2008-07-27]
Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan star in this movie as two guys needing to get money. Ice Cube plays a father who is trying to get money to stop his ex from taking his son to Atlanta. Tracy plays his friend who is trying to get money to pay back Jamaican gangsters for 10 wheelchairs that cost $12,000 dollars each. Yea, I thought that was silly, but at the same time, uniquely funny. And so from there the adventure begins.
Eventually, Tracy's character, Lee John, gets an idea to rob a church. Ice Cube's character, Durell, was against the idea at first, but eventually agreed to do it. In this church, they run into problems, and they learn about their mistakes and shortcomings. I thought this movie was funny and at times sensible. I liked Katt Williams, too. He was very funny.
I usually have a favorite character, but I have to say that they were all equally fun to watch. But my favorite scene was when Cube and Tracy were in the church for the first time, and the choir was singing. The choir was so awesome. I really enjoyed the singing a lot.
Overall, I think this movie was pretty good. I laughed, was surprised at times, and even felt inspirational during the choir singing scene. Not too bad at all.
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Glad I purchased [Posted on 2008-08-01]
This movie was hilarious. I watched it on my DVD player while at the Beauty Shop underneath the dryer and laughed so much that people were inquiring as to what I was watching. Normally I have problems with purchasing DVDs on Amazon because sellers are not as truthful about the condition of DVDs as they should be, some even have rewrapped them in shrink wrap to deceive, and they are full of scratches when opened, but this one played flawlessly and was a riot.
I was never a fan of Kat Williams until this movie, but he actually made the movie in my opinion and actually made up for Tracy Morgan's acting skills (he always seems as if he is reading from cue cards). I am going to watch it again this weekend at the Beauty Shop.
I would certainly recommend this DVD to others to purchase, especially if you want a good laugh.
A fun little comedy starring Ice Cube on Blu-Ray Disc!!! [Posted on 2008-08-11]
This is fun little movie starring Ice Cube,Tracy Morgan,and Chi McBride!!! And it's great on Blu-Ray with great picture,sound and nice extras!!! I actually got the Blu Ray brand spanking new cheaper than the standard DVD edition,that was awesome!!! A good family film (But not for young kids,though) will a great cast!!! A great comedy!!! A+
Nothing special... a big dissapointment [Posted on 2008-09-06]
When I rented this movie, I was expecting a hillarious comedy like the Friday triology was. Insted all you get, is a cheesy "familly" drama with very very few funny moments. Tracy Morgan's character wasn't funny enough, and Katt Williams' talents were wasted over a character who didn't have any funny lines at all. Ice Cube plays the exactly same part he plays in all of his movies... It's a deccent drama, but definitely not a comedy. A huge dissapointment, and that's why the movie failed worldwide.
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