First Sunday (2008)

Boring

Blistering performances.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

****Spoiler Alert**** We have so many comedies that are simply idiotic, ex: National Lampoons! But what makes a movie substantive is when it has a deeper meaning than simply being stupid. This movie tells the tale of life in urban America and I understand, people that have only affiliated themselves with suburbia, can't grasp the depths this movie takes viewers. 1. Depicts a man trying to live on the straight and narrow, even though he has made bad decisions, he's now trying to overcome. 2. He has a volitile relationship with his childs mother who is also financially struggling. 3. Depicts the importance of the church in urban America. Comedically, depicts issues, characters and personalities in the church most are familiar with. 4. Then, it takes the viewer on a journey of what a "Father" is willing to do, to protect his relationship with his child. It also breaks the stereotypical ideas of fatherhood in urban America. I challenge the reviewers that gave the show a bad review to re-watch the movie and look for more than just laughter, lighting effects, the movie set etc. Look for the deeper meaning of the movie...there's more there!

This movie truly exceeded my original expectations.Okay, maybe not "exceeded", but it certainly wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be, although close.I had rented this movie a couple of weeks ago, along with several other films, and never hearing about or any mention of it I thought it was going to be one of the more unforgettable films I'd have sat through.After watching it, however, I was proved wrong.The first half of the movie seemed somewhat difficult to laugh through, and contained a lot of badly-played-through jokes, but the second half completely redeemed it, in a way. I was consistently cracking up over and over. Ice Box and Tracy Morgan acted well all the way through, but I must say, Katt Williams' performance was absolutely, comp-uhletely astounding. I would watch the movie over and over just because he's in it.Overall, this odd dramedy of an awkward story happens to be a casual, fun, and even compelling movie that I would definitely request for you to see in your spare time.

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 the 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.

The movie can really touch with its emotional aspect, which consist of the old motive that money can't always buy anything. There are some good in the hood laughs, but not worth to remember. I personally think that Ice Cube can do better, and he can achieve something more great the "Friday" series.His acting is getting better and better, but he should try to change the plot of his movies or maybe a drastic change in his character.At all, this movie production is not something amazing,but this is not its main mission. It's just a good comedy, that can waste your time, without wasting its limit. By the way its worth nothing the fact that there are some really funny characters that are really moving the thing in this production. Like the chore director for example, or the priest.Actually this is the main element that makes me rate the movie at a more high score. It seems that almost everything was half-baked- the plot is good, but could have been better, and the actors a re funny,but could be funnier.