Idlewild
2006, Musical/Drama, 2h 1m
130 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Idlewild has some truly breathtaking moments, but borrows too heavily from other similar movies, and the disjointed script is not worthy of talents involved. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
A reticent piano player, named Percival (André Benjamin), along with Rooster (Antwan A. Patton), his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.
Cast & Crew
André Benjamin
Percival
Percival
Big Boi
Rooster
Rooster
Paula Patton
Angel
Angel
Terrence Howard
Trumpy
Trumpy
Malinda Williams
Zora
Zora
Macy Gray
Taffy
Taffy
Critic Reviews for Idlewild
Audience Reviews for Idlewild
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Jun 11, 2011See it. Chances are, you'll fall in love with Idlewild in spite of how many times you've seen this plot before. But that might be the Georgia boy in me talking...Jason R Super Reviewer
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Mar 28, 2010One of the best musical of our time. Loved the effects in this movie. It's something new that our generation should be making more of.Christopher H Super Reviewer
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Jun 05, 2008You've never seen a rapper play <i>this</i> kind of a gangsta before! Full review coming soon...Duncan R Super Reviewer
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Feb 12, 2008This movie is beautiful. It's everything Chicago should have been: the music, the characters, the set design, the costumes, the script, the strange balance between tragedy, comedy and romance. This movie is really something special. Beautifully shot and the story is very well-crafted and tight. I love the surreality of the animation and the visual effects. Where was this during the Oscars?Emily A Super Reviewer
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