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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Every once in a while I would be channel surfing and come across Soul Food on Showtime until once I stopped and watched an episode. I got the first season on DVD right away after that. This is a greatly written series, which presents the events in the life of a normal family. The viewer gets to see all kinds of emotions among the different characters, from love to rage, hope to disenchantment, trust to suspicion, etc.
Big Mama held the Joseph family together, and when she died they went through a rough patch, events that are shown in the movie that originated the series. Now, the three sisters and their loved ones have to fend off by themselves through this maze called life. Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) is the successful lawyer, who spends most of her time trying to make partner and who is going through a divorce after her husband cheated on her with her own cousin. Bird (Malinda Williams) is having a baby in the first episodes of the series and looks forward to life with her husband Lem, who has supposedly rehabilitated after being in prison for a short period of time. But Lem is having trouble getting a "regular" job, so his options are running out and he may be forced to go back to his previous activities. The third sister, Maxine, is a stay-at-home mom, with three kids, married to Kenny, owner of his own business. Her oldest kid Ahmad, who is entering into adolescence, is one of the central characters of this story. He is the one that brought the family together in the movie, and now he has the role of telling the story and sharing his thoughts with the audience.
Big Mama held the Joseph family together, and when she died they went through a rough patch, events that are shown in the movie that originated the series. Now, the three sisters and their loved ones have to fend off by themselves through this maze called life. Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) is the successful lawyer, who spends most of her time trying to make partner and who is going through a divorce after her husband cheated on her with her own cousin. Bird (Malinda Williams) is having a baby in the first episodes of the series and looks forward to life with her husband Lem, who has supposedly rehabilitated after being in prison for a short period of time. But Lem is having trouble getting a "regular" job, so his options are running out and he may be forced to go back to his previous activities. The third sister, Maxine, is a stay-at-home mom, with three kids, married to Kenny, owner of his own business. Her oldest kid Ahmad, who is entering into adolescence, is one of the central characters of this story. He is the one that brought the family together in the movie, and now he has the role of telling the story and sharing his thoughts with the audience.
All of these different characters have their problems and they usually find in their loved ones the support necessary to resolve them. In several episodes we get to see Big Mama again in the recollections of the different characters about how her wisdom and love led them through life. I wish I had the chance to see the following seasons on DVD, but sadly it seems that is not going to happen, so I will probably have to catch these episodes on TV.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This series was recommended to me by a friend and I am extremely impressed not only by the fact it is well presented, acted and scripted, but that no matter where your cultural base lies, family values and relationships extend across all of us and this is so well depicted in this DVD. The range of characters and situations can be related to by all and sundry. It translates real issues and dilemnas on screen so well that you can feel the experiences of the characters. I am incredibly disappointed that I note the second series will not be produced on DVD and quite honestly feel that I will have shortchanged those I have recommended to purchase the DVD in the UK. Unfortunately there is nothing of this quality in terms of black family relationships and struggles available here at present. It deserves top rating!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is a definite 'MUST buy' for those who dug Soul Food the Movie. The combination of a solid blend of characters coupled with top story lines makes this a really valuable piece. Perhaps the makers of 'Boomerang' should consider a similar series!
I'm really disappointed that the second series is not forth coming! who's up for writing to Showtime/Babyface? The U.K. based fans deserve to see the rest of the series!
I'm really disappointed that the second series is not forth coming! who's up for writing to Showtime/Babyface? The U.K. based fans deserve to see the rest of the series!
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Love this series
This series is fantastic, love it, love it. I have just ordered the third series and once I've watched that I will order the final series. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. V. E. Brooks
Best Black TV Series Ever (as of 2010)
This is the best black TV series ever made. It is real. Watching this series will make you feel good, feel strong, feel proud. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Afrasan Adamawan
A good day of DVD watching
After watching the film for the twentieth or thirtieth time, I wanted more of the soul food vibe. For less than twenty pounds You get 20 hours of entertainment. Read more
Published on 31 July 2005 by "rukiyam"
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