Synopsis
This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.
Scores
Overall Score
56.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
46.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.1%
Review Aggregate
51.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely negative, with 30% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, character-driven, uplifting. Many reviews cite pacing issues, thin plot as the main reasons it falls short.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Kodjoe | 2005 | $260,000 | $418,000 | (est) |
| Idris Elba | 2005 | $160,000 | $257,000 | (est) |
| Clifton Powell | 2005 | $121,000 | $194,000 | (est) |
| Nona Gaye | 2005 | $99,000 | $158,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score32.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes2,299
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $15,778,152 | $25,343,606 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $15,778,152 | $25,343,606 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $7,889,076 | $12,671,803 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $227,000 | $364,618 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $35,000 | $56,219 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $12,634,000 | $20,293,322 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $30,330,000 | $48,717,465 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $3,786,756 | $6,082,465 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $54,901,832 | $88,185,893 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $4,000,000 | $6,424,987 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $5,000,000 (est) | $8,031,234 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $4,392,000 | $7,054,636 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $3,364,000 | $5,403,414 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $800,000 | $1,284,997 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $17,556,000 | $28,199,269 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $37,345,832 | $59,986,624 |
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