| The Fighting Temptations (Full Screen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Jonathan Lynn
Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyonce Knowles, Mike Epps, Nigel Washington, Chloe Bailey
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 15726
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 123
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: PARD051264D
UPC: 097360512649
EAN: 0097360512649
ASIN: B00011ZBZC
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 2003
Release Date: February 3, 2004
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Product Description
A romantic comedy about a slick-talking con artist who loses his job and returns to his hometown georgia to collect an inheritance. As stipulated in the will he must recruit a gospel choir and lead it to success before he can cash in. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr Beyonce Run time: 122 minutes Rating: Pg13
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The Fighting Temptations may not cure the common cold with its FFF (Familiar Feel-Good Formula), but it'll definitely cure what ails you. Here's an unassuming, well-cast comedy drama, filled with forgiving spirit and jubilant gospel music, and its lessons go down as smooth as a mint julep in summertime. Mostly it's just good, harmless fun, beginning when a deceptive corporate ladder-climber (Cuba Gooding Jr.) returns from Manhattan to his southern-fried Georgia hometown to attend the funeral of a beloved aunt, whose will stipulates a reward of $150,000 if he'll direct the local church choir to win a big annual gospel music contest. The outcome is obvious, but veteran comedy director Jonathan Lynn keeps things percolating with casual flair, especially when a lovely lounge singer (Beyonce Knowles, in a nicely downplayed costarring role) agrees to rejuvenate Gooding's choir, which teams rapping convicts, a boozy barfly (on organ), and bible-thumping prudes. With musical appearances by the O'Jays and the Blind Boys of Alabama, among others, how could this be anything but delightful? --Jeff Shannon
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 The Fighting Temptations DVD (Fullscreen) November 4, 2008
This was a wonderful DVD that my whole family watched. It was funny; it had an all-star cast; overall a great movie that I would recommend to anyone to watch.
Very inspiring movie May 29, 2008
I loved this movie. I have already seen it five times! The singers were fantastic! This movie shows that no matter who you are or where you come from that GOD loves them all and they can be forgiven and it does not matter what color you are because it's for all people. I am getting ready to buy it because every time I rent it it costs me so I may as well purchase it and get it overwith because I already want to see it again! I recommend purchasing this movie.
Fun from beginning to end April 26, 2008
This is a wonderful, upbeat movie, filled with classic gospel and some modern variations for the younger generation. The acting is great; and the music is extraordinary.
This is a must have movie.
Fun characters and great music March 8, 2008
I think most of the criticism for this film is probably accurate, but it's hard to avoid being charmed by Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyonce`. Cuba's cnergy and enthusiasm, coupled with Beyonce`'s musical talent and beauty, cover any thinness in the story, predictability, or editing missteps.
There are so many zany and charming secondary characters in this film that they are hard to keep up with, and each one adds a little depth to the film.
The musical numbers are nearly transfixing. By far, they are the highlight of the film, which showcases a number of worthy talents.
Also very valuable (and sadly, rare) this is a film that the whole family can watch, relate to, and enjoy. There are lots of good messages about forgiveness, acceptance, teamwork, humility, etc. that would be valuable for humankind in general.
Lots of laughs, great stars, good messages, good pacing, amazing musical numbers...what's not to like? Highly recommended for the whole family.
Fun for the whole family! July 8, 2007
What an awesome movie! Very heartwarming and with great inspirational singing! A wonderful reminder that if you look for the good in people, you will usually find it. It may be a little easier with some than others, but you just have to take the time to care! A+++++++++++++
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