The movie is designed to be uplifting and inspirational, but everything about it is tired and listless. It doesnt so much make you feel the spirit as drain it out of you. First Sunday is a buy dvd movie about forgiveness that asks its audience to forgive too much — with regard to both its characters and its makers. Combining the hijinks of the Friday series with the spiritual bent of Tyler Perrys work seems like an obvious move. For producer/star Ice Cube, its also a dishonest one. didnt pry so much as a giggle from my lips until 42 minutes in Loretta Devine and Olivia Cole shine out as veteran members of the flock, but even their class combined is no saving grace. As the mind wanders during the first chuckle-free half-hour of the Ice Cube comedy First Sunday, a thought occurs: Shouldnt you have to win an Oscar before you make a movie this bad?
May 22