Soul Plane

2004 "Announcing the arrival of the first airline with soul."
4.5| 1h26m| R| en| More Info
Released: 28 May 2004 Released
Producted By: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
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Following a ridiculously awful flight that leads to his pet's death, Nashawn Wade files a lawsuit against the airline, and wins a multimillion-dollar settlement. Determined to create a better flying experience, Nashawn starts his own airline, one that caters to an African-American clientele. Going into business with a tricked-out plane piloted by the smooth Capt. Mack, the airline hits a snag when it has to deal with the family of Elvis Hunkee.

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Gino Cox "Soul Plane" takes aim at racial, ethnic and sexual stereotypes and ridicules them adroitly. Some will doubtlessly find some of the humor offensive. Some may find nearly all the humor offensive. Much is based on racial and ethnic stereotypes, homosexuals and various sexual practices and fixations, but the humor is not mean spirited or vicious. Considering that, for example, the inciting incident occurs in an airplane restroom, but avoids both gratuitous nudity and scatological sight gags, one might even argue that the humor is more restrained than many R-rated comedies. Even if one were to excise all the racial, ethnic and sexual humor, there would be still be a lot of jokes about airline service and other topics. One cannot fault the film for any lack of comedic material. The filmmakers employ a broad range of comic devices, including sight gags, 1-2-3 punches, slapstick, pratfalls, ridicule, absurdities and comic irony. Some is actually very subtle, particularly some of the jibes at poor airline service. I particularly appreciated a sight gag about overhead bins. While much of the content is outrageous and decidedly shy of politically correct, the jokes never seem forced, which is a credit to both the writers and the ensemble cast who are committed to their roles and never step out of character or wink at the audience or seem uncomfortable with the material.The cast is much larger than currently credited on IMDb, with a lot of talented performers such as Terry Crews. Production values are adequate. The B story is effective. A subplot concerning the brother is serviceable. The film is not for those who are easily offended or whose preferences are limited to family-oriented fare. But those who enjoy broad humor will find ample sources of amusement.
ryangalicia818 Kevin Hart is one of my favorite comedians right next to Dave Chappelle & Chris Tucker. So I decided to check this movie out on the BET Channel for just a little preview, until I decided to watch the entire thing. This movie keeps you wanting to watch it on and on. Method Man was also funny as usual. When I eventually got the Unrated DVD it was the same exact thing on T.V. except uncensored. When I heard the R-Rated was different I didn't buy it but I watched it online this time. It was totally different. For example, the ending shows Snoop Dogg (everyone thought he was dead, but he was not after all) complaining about he would've gone to Jet Black. Now, that was not told at all on the Unrated version (the film makers probably wanted a to not tell its viewers).But anyway it was very entertaining but for some of you may be disappointed.7/10
BPStPaul I'm watching it for the second time as I type. And I thought it was so perfect that I went online to check out the reviews to see how much other people loved it. But I was shocked, shocked I tell you, to find out how lowly it was regarded. Essentially the movie is a cruder Chappelle's Show set on a purple airplane. Who cares what the plot is. It' a series of sketches and sight gags set on a tricked out aircraft. I hope I'm the last thing from prejudiced (A northern, liberal, gay, white, urban male) but you'll hate it if you're too politically correct. They're jokes people. We're laughing AT the stereotypes in the movie, not subscribing to them
ayboday I gave Soul Plane the benefit of the doubt and thought there would actually be something of comedic value in it. Im not black, but that does not mean I cant appreciate black comedy. I know that because I happen to enjoy watching the Wayans Bros, Good Times and other series. I've seen crap movies and Im not easily repulsed. As for Soul Plane, I didn't even bother finishing it. Don't know if they managed to land the plane and I couldn't care less. It would be unfair to say I didn't find some parts funny as I did laugh, but I also laugh at Youtube videos of skateboarders falling on their nuts so that doesn't say much. The men in the movie were like a bunch of howling horny hyenas in mating season looking to "get some" whenever and where ever possible. And we wonder why all those stereotypes don't seem to disappear. To summarize: Soul Plane makes the Harold and Kumar series look like The Godfather.