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  • Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Nigel Washington, Chloe Bailey
  • Directors: Jonathan Lynn
  • Writers: Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
  • Producers: Benny Medina, David Gale, Jeff Pollack, Loretha C. Jones, Momita Sengupta
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 April 2004
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001CVAXI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,345 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description

The Fighting Temptations is an uplifting film with an all-star cast, bursting with powerful music from talented singers. This tale about the importance of community and following your heart stars Beyoncé Knowles as a beautiful nightclub singer and Cuba Gooding Junior as a slick-talking New York advertising executive, and features top gospel, R&B and rap talent. The Fighting Temptations DVD features eight extended music numbers, and seven extended scenes.


Special Features

  • 8 Extra Musical Numbers:
    "Heaven Knows" - performed by Faith Evans
    "Everything I Do" - performed by Beyoncé & Bilal
    "Loves Me Like A Rock" - performed by The O'Jays
    "Down By The Riverside - To Da River" - performed by The O'Jays, T-Bone, Zane and Montell Jordan
    Darrin Leads The Choir "Rain Down" - performed by Angie Stone and Eddie Levert, Sr. with additional vocals by Walter Williams, Sr., Melba Moore, Montell Jordan, Zane and T-Bone
    "Soldier" - Performed by Blind Boys of Alabama
    "Waiting" - Performed by Ramiyah
    "Won't Ever Change" - Performed by Mary, Mary
  • 7 Extended Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

DVD Technical Information:

  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's no masterpiece but it'll leave you smiling, 12 Aug 2004
By D. Ashtiany - See all my reviews
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I actually bought this DVD in Tesco a few months ago, mainly because I'm a big Beyonce fan. I had read some pretty bad reviews and thus wasn't expecting much, and by the till attendant's comment I almost put it back on the shelf (and I quote "Oh! I watched that the other night...brought it straight back the next day.")
However, after watching the movie I was actually pretty surprised as it wasn't half bad.
I agree that the storyline is oh-so predictable, and that about a dozen characters could be cut without making hardly any difference to the overall movie, not to mention the fact that some of the one-liners don't make the slightest bit of sense.
But with those things aside, you're left with a happy, feel good movie that can be enjoyed by anyone from the ages 5 to 85!
Beyonce shines, as her acting continually improves and her vocals are, as per usual, flawless. Contributions from the likes of Angie Stone and Faith Evans, who not only add to the soundtrack but feature in the movie too, give the film another edge.
So to close, 'The Fighting Temptations' will inevitably leave you with your toes tapping in the name of the Lord and a smile on your face!

Alleluia!

Good Points = Beyonce! A brilliant soundtrack and a great rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely'
Bad Points = Predictable story, too many characters and some dodgy acting at times

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fun, 7 Jul 2004
By AW (uk) - See all my reviews
i watched this film mainly for the music. was pleasently suprised by the story line. it wasnt overly romantic or mushy and i found cuba to be hilarious. the music was fantastic and made me go out and buy the soundtrack. beyonce was a great little actress and the gospel explosion song sent goosebumps down my arms. a real family feel good movie! you will appreciate this movie more if u enjoy gospel music.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars great cast and music highlight an entertaining film, 27 Jun 2005
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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Predictable plot, and a script and editing that could have been better are saved by the talent and enthusiasm of a terrific cast, and some fabulous music that is full of joy and life. "The Fighting Temptations" is also family friendly by today's standards and has a balance between the religious and secular that should provide "something for everyone". The only disappointment is that it had the potential of being so much better, as in the audition scene, which could have been hilarious, but lags and at times falls flat.

The cast: Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. has a charisma and energy that fills the screen, and is a marvelous actor. He deserved better direction and script here, but nevertheless always gives us 100% of his overflowing talent as Darrin Hill, a con man forced to face the truth of his superficial life. "Destiny's Child" Beyoncé Knowles, who became even more voluptuous for the role of Lilly, a single parent and lounge singer, is absolutely gorgeous, and does as well with her acting as she does as a singer. Among the many standout performances, some are memorable: Mike Epps as Lucius, Melba Moore as Bessie, Wendell Pierce as Reverend Lewis, Eddie Levert Sr. as Joseph the barber, and Rue McClanahan, Lou Myers, Angie Stone, Mickey Jones, and T-Bone.

The music: My favorite numbers are "Rain Down", with Angie Stone and Eddie Levert, Sr., and also with Eddie and his fellow "O'Jays" Walter Williams and Eric Nolan Grant, "Like a Rock". "To Da River" with T-Bone, Zane, and Montell Jordan is exceptional, a rare combination of being a rap song with a melody, and other fabulous numbers are sung throughout the film, including a sultry rendition of the Peggy Lee hit, "Fever", by Beyoncé. The Blind Boys of Alabama and Melba Moore are among the many other fine performances.
Weak moments don't stop this from being a very enjoyable film, and well worth its 123 minutes of one's time.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
this movie was never going to win a lot of awards and i didnt expect a'lot because a lot of the cast are predominently singers not actors but when i watched it i forgot about... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Please watch this.
Oh, please watch this. I wish I could give it 5*. It's so heart-warming, fantastic and I can't even find the words to describe it. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars --THIS IS ONE RUBBISH FILM !!!!
Ok I was really excited to see this movie because i love beyonce but the movie is total rubbish she dosent even really sing in the movie all she does is lip-sync its terrible and... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars FRESH, FUN & FEEL-GOOD
I bought this film for one reason and one reason only - the sublime Beyoncé Knowles. I expected nothing much from it. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2004 by tomkatz4

1.0 out of 5 stars RUBBISH!
This movie is not what i expected. I expected some real vocals from Beyonce but all you get is miming. Come on Beyonce, dont drop to Britneys level! Bad bad bad movie.
Published on 9 Jun 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as expected
This musical comedy falls short of the mark. After watching the previews, I was looking forward to this movie since I thought that it was going to be highly entertaining. Read more
Published on 7 May 2004 by Sebastian Fernandez

1.0 out of 5 stars Worse than rubbish..........................nuclear waste !!
I saw this film on the strength of all the actors (minus Beyonce) being in it. I admire Beyonce but it is evident that she should stick to singing. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2004 by B. Carr

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last a Film the Whole Family can enjoy - Brilliant
When I first heard the review on TV I decided I was never going to watch this movie but having watched it now, I've told everybody about it and got my friends to go and watch it... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2004 by CD

4.0 out of 5 stars Great famly film!
Ths movie is a very good family film and stars the vocals of Beyoncé Knowles, Shirley Ceasar, and many many more. good storyline, and great entertanment!!
Published on 4 Feb 2004 by jrnewman5

4.0 out of 5 stars ACTING... ANOTHER TALENT FOR BEYONCE!
Not a wildly advertised film release, which being an avid fan of beyonce surprised me.
This film is along the lines of a 'SISTER ACT' story line , in so far as the all singing... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2004

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