First Sunday

First Sunday is an American Filmkömödie from 2008, which was produced by David E. Talbert as well as written and is marketed in Germany by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The main roles Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan are seen. The U.S. theatrical release took place on 11 January 2008. In Germany the film was released directly to DVD.

Action

The film tells the story of Durell (Ice Cube ) and LeeJohn ( Tracy Morgan ), two friendly small-time crook from Baltimore, Maryland. As the two try, in order to get quick money to deliver ten stolen wheelchairs for a mob boss, they lose the "goods", as they are pursued by the police. Then, the two sentenced by the court to 5000 hours of community work, and are also forced to raise $ 12,000 to make up for the loss of wheelchairs gangster boss, as this has threatened them with murder. At the same time decides Durells ex-wife (Regina Hall ), to relocate with their son (CJ Sanders ) to Atlanta because they can no longer pay the rent.

First, the two try with Mordecai, the owner of a massage parlors, take out a loan, but nothing will come after LeeJohn frightened flees the room after he had noticed the man (namely Mordecai himself ) is his masseuse.

In desperation, the two then develop a plan to rob the wealthy church in the neighborhood, however, this project is more difficult than they had previously thought. Because the two must find that the revenue that they wanted to steal, had already been stolen. Enraged about both want all those present as long as hold as hostages until the stolen money reappears. While Durell trying to repair the broken air conditioning, the " hostages " of LeeJohn be monitored. This then expresses his sadness about the current situation, and is then of Sister Doris ( Loretta Devine ) comforted. Meanwhile, it is possible Durell, together with Tianna ( Malinda Williams ), the daughter of the pastor of the church to repair the air conditioning, then they go back into the lobby of the church. While Durell receives a call from his son, who almost deaf-blind janitor finds the stolen money at random. After the call, Durell is also of Momma T ( Olivia Cole ) accused of claiming that he has taken the spoil not his son, but only for himself, and that he should seek the blame on him. While police officers have surrounded the church to prevent Durell and LeeJohn from escaping to Durell decides against the money because he does not want to lose his son. Although the pastor is both the Council to flee through the back door, but they are still caught by the police. At the subsequent trial of the petty criminal, in which the whole church is present, accused the deacon of the church ( Michael Beach ), the two that they had tried to steal $ 64,000. Since the amount of money collected the Church, however, was only half of that device at one time the deacon under suspicion. Since none of the other community members testifying against Durell and LeeJohn, the two are acquitted.

Then Durell again visited his ex-wife Omunique who wonders about a money package that was previously left on their doorstep. Durell declared then, that this act was a gift and asks her to him their son not to take away Durell Jr., as he and all was to be a. After Omunique decides not to pull away, the film ends with the fact that the church is a big celebration for Durell and LeeJohn.

Publications and Background

In Germany managed the strip is not in theaters, but was converted directly to DVD. The launch took place on September 19, 2009, while the Blu Ray version of the film has already brought a day earlier in the trade.

To date, the comedy played worldwide approximately $ 38.6 million. In contrast, the expenditure is not known.

Reviews

The reviews of the film were quite positive. The editors of cinefacts.de described the film as " a blend of black humor, light entertainment and good gags ". Director Talbert " ruff with his really successful situation comedy, as well as with real funny actors who put their roles very convincingly on ". This made the film a " totally funny gangster comedy ".

Said The lexicon of the International film: " Original contrived, a little too indecisive staged comedy in which former gangsta rapper Ice Cube for " Family Man " is transformed. "

2008 in film Screenplay Tim Story Film score Stanley Clarke
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