Release Date: 9/25/2001 Original Release: 2001 Format: DVD Widescreen Length: 94 minutes Rating:PG (MPAA) Rating Reason: For thematic elements, language, and sensuality. UPC: 024543023968 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Comedies, Family Interaction, Death, Live-Action, Children, Theatrical Release, Family Relations, Parents, African Americans, Couples
Description
Whoopi Goldberg stars in KINGDOM COME as matriarch Raynelle Slocumb, whose mean-spirited husband, Ray Bud, unexpectedly falls down dead at the breakfast table in this touching and irreverent comedy based on the play DEARLY DEPARTED by David Dean Bottrell and Jessie Jones. Ray Bud's untimely death forces the dysfunctional Slocumb clan together for a long weekend where family tensions, grievances, and long-suffering silences are aired as they prepare the funeral of their patriarch. An all-star African American cast features L.L. Cool J as Ray Bud Jr., who is put in charge of the funeral despite his struggles to come to terms with unresolved feelings for his father while battling alcoholism and an unhappy marriage with his wife, Lucille (Vivica A. Fox). Bud Jr.'s brother, Junior (Anthony Anderson), is a small-time scheme-spinner who descends on the Slocumb family home in rural Lulu, California with his shrewish wife, Charisse (Jada Pinkett Smith), and their three monstrous children. Bud's sister, Marguerite (Loretta Devine), is a deeply religious bible-thumper whose son, Royce (Darius McCrary)--affectionately called Satan--dreams of starting a family of his own so he can live on welfare. And finally, wealthy cousin, Juanita (Toni Braxton), who competes with Charisse for Junior's affection as the whole family comes together for a wildly vibrant ride orchestrated by a slightly gaseous Reverend (Cedric The Entertainer). Set to a rollicking gospel soundtrack by Kirk Franklin, featuring a title song with Jill Scott, this entertaining combination of humor and family dynamics features a first-rate ensemble cast brimming over with vitality in this self-parody of African American family life.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - English, French Subtitles - Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Alternate Scenes: Alternate Ending Audio Commentary: Doug McHenry - Director Music Video: Kirk Franklin - "Thank You" Trailers: 1. Original Theatrical Trailer 2. TV Spots (4) Interactive Features: Scene Selection Interactive Menus
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