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The Fighting Temptations (2003) 5.2
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5.2/10 from 4,377 users
Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 60 user | 63 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A New York advertising executive travels to a small Southern town to collect an inheritance but finds he must create a gospel choir and lead it to success before he can collect. Director:Jonathan Lynn |
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Cast
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Nigel Washington | ... |
Little Darrin
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Little Lilly
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Ann Nesby | ... |
Aunt Sally Walker
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Maryann Hill
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Bessie Cooley
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Rosalie Washington | ... |
Faye Jenkins
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Ricky Dillard | ... |
Choir Director
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Larry John Meyers | ... |
Homer T.
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| Shirley Caesar | ... |
Herself
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Reverend Lewis
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Homer T.
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| Lourdes Benedicto | ... | ||
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A New York advertising executive who is about to land a big account, has his life shaken up when it becomes known that he has lied about having a college degree. After being fired, his life is further shaken by his debtors who had counted on paying after landing the account. Having to go on the run, he is called back to his southern town roots, when his great aunt dies. At the reading of the will, he learns he has been asked to assume the mantle of choir director of his great aunt's church and if he can get the choir in the Gospel Explosion in Atlanta, he will inherit stock worth $150,000. Unfortunately the choir leaves a lot to be desired and he has to start recruiting. Among others, he gets three prisoners to join. More importantly, he gets a "sinner" from one of the local night clubs to join. While initially scorned and resisted, nonetheless her voice wins everyone but the hardcore church busybody. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
Plot Keywords:
church | advertising | gospel choir | georgia usa | advertising executive |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 September 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
I horodia tis symforas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£151,994 (UK) (12 December 2003)Gross:
£272,886 (UK) (19 December 2003)Company Credits
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Miles Smoke: Congratulations to Willy Johnson's little boy, Bobby Johnson. He won the rock throwing contest. I don't know where that boy learn how to throw a rock like that at. Probably the one who broke the window down at the radio station. I ain't trying to put that out there or nothing, but somebody broke that window. I ain't sayin' he did it, but he sure can throw a rock, that's all I got to say.
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By Paul Simon
Performed by The O'Jays
Produced by Bubba Smith
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Trivia
The film first aired on television on the cable movie network Showtime nearly two years after its release. See more »Goofs
During the final performance, the convict with the high-pitched voice is singing, with no cuffs or chains. Later, during the credits, his restraints are on. See more »Quotes
[Broadcasting from the picnic]Miles Smoke: Congratulations to Willy Johnson's little boy, Bobby Johnson. He won the rock throwing contest. I don't know where that boy learn how to throw a rock like that at. Probably the one who broke the window down at the radio station. I ain't trying to put that out there or nothing, but somebody broke that window. I ain't sayin' he did it, but he sure can throw a rock, that's all I got to say.
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Soundtracks
"Loves Me Like A Rock"By Paul Simon
Performed by The O'Jays
Produced by Bubba Smith
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Excellent gospel music and some other musical gems highlight this otherwise poor excuse for a film. The music is as good as it gets. So good I just might buy my first gospel cd ever. But the goods stop there, with the possible exception of Beyonce who manages a decent acting performance to go with some superb vocals. Actually, the supporting cast is likable for the most part and do an okay job. However, Cuba Gooding Jr. was completely abysmal, almost as bad as the screenplay. The story itself is implausible, the jokes are stale and the dialogue is boring. Yet, the music was so much fun, I am glad that I saw it and would recommend it to others. Just fast forward through all parts where they are not singing. Believe me you won't miss anything worth seeing.