First Sunday is a 2008 American dramedy from Screen Gems, directed, written, and produced by David E. Talbert, and is his first feature film.[1]
Synopsis
The film follows Durell (Ice Cube) and LeeJohn (Tracy Morgan) in Baltimore, Maryland, who are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. Attempting to deliver ten stolen wheelchairs worth $1200 each, they lose the merchandise in a police chase. They are told they have 24 hours to pay $12,000 to cover the loss or they will be shot dead. Simultaneously, Durell's son will move to Atlanta unless he gives his ex some money. They come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they are forced to deal with much more than they bargained for.
When they try to steal the money they find that the money has been already stolen. Enraged they both hold the church hostage until the money turns up. Durell then goes to fix the broken air conditioner while LeeJohn watches over the hostages. He expresses his sadness, and is comforted by Sister Doris.
Meanwhile, Durell and Tianna go to fix the air conditioner. After an awkward conversation, they finally get the air going, and Durell orders everyone back to the lobby. Then the blind, deaf janitor finds the missing money. Durell receives a phone call from his son, which he is ashamed to answer. Momma T then asks for Durell's purpose for what he is doing. Durell answers that he is doing it for his son. Momma T then says that Durell is doing it for himself, as he is blaming everyone but the person responsible, himself.
He says that he will not lose his son and leaves the money. Unfortunately, cops have surrounded the church, blocking their way out. The pastor tells them to escape out the back, which leads to a chase which gets the two of them caught. At the trial, which the entire church is attending, The Deacon says that they have been accused of stealing 64,000 dollars. Although the amount of said money collected was half of what the Deacon claimed was stolen, which puts the deacon at question. Since none of the people stand when witnesses are called, the case is dropped. He goes back to Omunique's apartment where he is confronted by the men who gave them the wheelchairs.
After he explains his situation, the two men allow him to go and get his son. Omunique opens the door yelling at Durell asking him where did the money come from. The money was left at her doorstep and Durell tells her it was a gift and to please don't take his son away. Saying his son is all he has. she tells him that yes we will stay. In the end, everything works out for Durell and LeeJohn.
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Critical reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. As of February 19, 2008, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that the film has received 14% positive reviews, based on 69 reviews.[2] Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 41 out of 100, based on 21 reviews.[3]
Box office
The film opened at #2 at the box office, behind The Bucket List, with $17,714,821 with an average of $8,004 from 2,213 theaters. When First Sunday closed on February 24, 2008, the film has grossed $37,931,869 from the North American box office and $844,216 in the foreign box office adding to $38,776,085 worldwide.
Releases
It was released January 11, 2008 in the United States and Canada and was released throughout Europe in April 2008.[4] The film was released on DVD May 6, 2008. It will also be released on Blu-ray, UMD and will have an "Exclusive Edition" with a CD at Walmart.
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