In the 1930s, Idlewild was the hottest speakeasy in the South thanks to the impressive showmanship of flamboyant manager/lead performer Rooster and the notable talents of introverted pianist Percival. Everything changes, however, when a powerful gangster and his ruthless henchmen move in on the scene with every intention of landing a healthy portion of the club's considerable profits.
This film was a hip-hop musical drama which was a bit too long and way too "busy." There were so many supporting characters and extras that it was hard to focus on the main story with all the other distractions. The story itself was a bit weak and uninteresting as well, but I don't think that was the main purpose for the film. The film was more of a showcase for OutKast (Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin and Antwan Andre "Big Boi" Patton) to display their acting and musical skills. That said, their acting was OK - not bad, but not great. The music was the real star of this show. Not surprisingly, with OutKast's cutting edge, fresh style and Patti LaBelle and Macy Gray solidifying the lineup, it was a musical conquest. If fact, I probably would have liked it better if I just listened to the music and turned off the visual noise.
Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Andre Patton, Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Patti LaBelle, Macy Gray
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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