DVD Pick of the Week: Soul Men

Welcome back! Well, to some of you, anyway. To the rest of you, glad you decided to stop by and I hope that this humble column helps you navigate the stacks of new releases each week. My goal is to point you toward titles of interest and warn you away from those films that seek to do nothing but leech away your time and give you nothing in return.

Full disclosure: I have not seen many of these titles and what follows are not necessarily reviews. It is my opinion based upon what I know of the titles I pluck from the new release lists that I peruse. The opinions I give based on the new releases are my own, and my recommendations upon them are based on my personal interest. In any case, I hope you enjoy and perhaps find something you like or a title to point me towards.

On a side note, I am on the verge of joining the Blu-ray revolution. By the time you read the time you read this, I could be in the possession of a brand new laptop equipped with said entertainment dynamo. As a consequence, I am going to begin noting some Blu-ray releases in this column.

Soul Men (also Blu-ray). No, not original and far from perfect but it doesn't matter. This is one laugh out loud funny movie that had me in stitches. There is a certain sadness watching Bernie, but I am sure he would want to be remembered for the laughter he has given so many, so set the somber feelings aside and enjoy the ride. Seriously, Mac and Jackson are comedy gold. Profanity flows off their lips like poetry. Samuel L. Jackson's prowess with the f-bomb is legendary; combine his skills with Mac's and it is like learning the word for the first time. The insults and exclamations they hurl about will make you laugh and laugh some more. At the same time the profanity never overtakes the genuine feelings that develop over their journey.

Nights in Rodanthe (also Blu-ray). In the end, I have not become disillusioned completely with this film, there still is much to like (primarily the performances), but it is not a fulfilling movie. There is so much room for a solid story and so many holes that should have been filled before it unspooled on theater screens. Oh well, watch, enjoy, cry, try not to think about it too hard.

Article Author: Chris Beaumont

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