The song and dance and high energy expressions of faith and joy were a delight-- too bad the plot didn't have as much going for it.
Cuba Gooding is a remarkably talented guy, as in fact, were many of the cast members... the script just didn't give them much to work with. The plot is predictable and formulaic-- which isn't necessarily a terrible thing if it never-the-less shows you a really good time anyway. This movie tries to, but just falls flat whenever the music stops.
It was worth watching for the rousing good music, but certainly not something I feel any need to add to my dvd collection and ever watch again.
Cuba Gooding is a remarkably talented guy, as in fact, were many of the cast members... the script just didn't give them much to work with. The plot is predictable and formulaic-- which isn't necessarily a terrible thing if it never-the-less shows you a really good time anyway. This movie tries to, but just falls flat whenever the music stops.
It was worth watching for the rousing good music, but certainly not something I feel any need to add to my dvd collection and ever watch again.