Soul Food
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- Synopsis
- This hit domestic comedy-drama concerned the fortunes of an extended African-American family recalled through the eyes of young narrator Ahmad (Brandon Hammond). Ahmad's world revolves around his grandmother, Big Mama Joseph (Irma P....
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- Starring
- Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer
- Director(s)
- George Tillman, Jr.
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min.
Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites
Humor, sentiment and melodrama strike a balance as he brings to life nine major characters and a host of others as well.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
George Tillman says Soul Food is based in part on his own family, and I believe him, because he seems to know the characters so well; by the film's end, so do we.Read the full review
The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites
This new menu movie has a soapy plot, appealing stars, family values, down-home atmosphere and a conviction that there's rarely a problem fried chicken can't cure.Read the full review
