This 2008 movie wasn't a particularly outstanding comedy. Sure, it had some nice moments here and there, and there were some rather interesting aspects to the storyline as well. But the movie as a whole was just mediocre.

For a comedy of this type, then "First Sunday" doesn't really offer anything outstanding or memorable, unless you perhaps is a fan of some of the actors or actresses on the cast list.

And speaking of the cast list, then there definitely is a handful of familiar faces and names on the cast list. It was Tracy Morgan that carried the movie in my opinion, mostly because I've never been a fan of Ice Cube. But the movie does also have the likes of Loretta Devine, Michael Beach, Keith David and Regina Hall in various roles - which was nice.

For me, "First Sunday" was mediocre in most aspects, and while I did manage to finish the movie, it is hardly a movie that I will be returning to watch a second time.

My rating of "First Sunday" is five out of ten stars.

The Eagles were thumping the Cowboys and the Jaguars wanted us to watch them lose again instead of letting us see Miami beat the Jets, so I checked out this film knowing that I probably wouldn't like it.

Now, I was totally satisfied watching Malinda Williams (Idlewild, "Soul Food") trying to keep from spilling out of that form fitting outfit she had on for the entire 96 minutes, so it wasn't a total waste.

Other than that, it relied too heavily on stereotypical humor and "Jesus is the answer to all your problems" thinking. Even Jesus doesn't have enough jobs to keep everyone happy, even if they managed to get more than a little education.

But, there is always Malinda to save the day.

First Sunday (2008): Dir: David E. Talbert / Cast: Ice Cube, Tracey Morgan, Katt Williams, Chi McBride, Malinda Williams: Here is a comedy that is both very funny yet also shows sides of the Christian faith that are usually withheld due to the industry's intimidation of anything spiritual that may bare facts. It regards two cousins whom attend their first Sunday service with robbery in mind. Ice Cube plays a single father who loses his job and hopes not to lose his son. Tracey Morgan plays his cousin whom gets into trouble with a gang when he loses stolen wheelchairs. Desperate, they decide to rob a Church. Director David E. Talbert brings some positive themes to this otherwise formula story. Cube brings a longing for his son and a realization that God sees everything. Morgan delivers many laughs in his constant screw-ups but learns a thing or two about Christian charity and love. Katt Williams steals scenes as a choir conductor even though without him the role might have sunk into conventions. Chi McBride as the Pastor brings authority and the ability to use alternative thinking in dealing with this dilemma. Malinda Williams plays what appears to be a romantic interest. She is a member of the church and attempts to reason with Ice Cube during dealings with an air conditioner. The result is a well made comedy with a joyous message of forgiveness and whom can be the bigger criminals. Score: 8 ½ / 10