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intereact!Actors: Jr. Edgar Godineaux, Terrence Howard, Patti LaBelle, Faizon Love, and Bill Nunn
Rated: R (Restricted)
Retail Price (not our price): $14.98
Release Date: 2006-12-05
Theatrical Release Date: 2006-08-25
Studio: Universal Studios
Run Time: 121 minutes
Format: Array
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
The eclectic, pell-mell energy of hip-hop maestros Outkast gives a jolt to Idlewild, their first movie as a team (both have acted independent of each other: Andre Benjamin, a.k.a. Andre 3000, has previously appeared in Four Brothers and Be Cool, and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton was in ATL). Young bootlegger Rooster (Patton) and undertaker's son Percival (Benjamin) are best friends from childhood, but adult life has become woefully complex: Rooster's wife despises his life at the nightclub Church, Percival is stuck taking care of his depressed father, and an ambitious gangster (Terrence Howard, Hustle & Flow, Crash) kills Rooster's mentor (Ving Rhames, Rosewood) to take over the gangster's bootlegging operation. The arrival of a high-handed cabaret singer (Paula Patton, Hitch) may help Rooster save Church, but when she and Percival fall in love, troubles multiply. Idlewild's musical numbers are packed with dynamic spectacle--not surprising, given that director Bryan Barber previously directed music videos for Outkast. Unfortunately, Barber's script is lackluster, taking some particularly cliche turns toward the end. Still, there are plenty of pop-out performances--singer Macy Gray turns up the heat in the opening number--that put Idlewild a step above such pop-star-driven flicks as Under the Cherry Moon and Glitter. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5
1) I'm biased [Rating: 3 out of 5]
I love outkast since day one. I liked the fact they added some of their previous songs to the soundtracks. Some of my favs.The crappiness of this movie features Macy Gray. What the hell!! I could have done without her in this movie, especially singing. I like her voice for acting but not so much singing, it's ridiculous. the first 25 minutes or so I was having problems getting over some of the other ridiculous things going in the movie. like the rapping in 1940's Georgia. alrighty then!! also Faizon Love's acting and that voice were the pits. Moving on!!The best parts were the shoot outs. And the scene on the dirt road with Cicely Tyson and the bible she gave to Big Boi's character. It's something to watch to get you through the day or nite.2) Predictability? Cliches? I'll Take It! One Spirited, Entertaining Movie! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Enjoyed the fun! Enjoyed the music! Enjoyed the dancing! Enjoyed the sass! Enjoyed the "talking flask!" I'm not particularly a fan of musicals, but this one made me sit up and take notice. I had fun with the movie. Some parts weren't particularly pleasant, but the movie kept me cranked. I loved ALL the music and the dancing was something definitely to be seen! So much attitude! Andre Benjamin, Paula Patton, Antwan Patton, and Terrence Howard wrapped it! And, Macy Gray was just...just outrageous! Loved it!!3) Enjoyable and powerful! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Outkast is my favorite rap group of all-time. They're not your ordinary rappers. They write and rap songs with intelligent lyrics. And if any rappers could pull off a performance in a period piece movie, it would be these 2 guys. Dre does a great job playing the caring and polite mortician Percival and Big Boi does an equally great job playing the bootlegger, club performer, and unfaithful husband Rooster. There were excellent performances in this movie by the other cast members also. The one performance that really stood out to me was Paula Patton as Angel Davenport. She brought alot of emotion to the character and the romance between her and Percival was a very compelling aspect to the film. Jackie Long was funny as Monk, Terrence Howard was ruthlessly good as Trumpy, and Ving Rhames despite his brief appearance in the film was impressive as always playing Spats. The stage performances in the movie were vibrant and energetic. A great movie all around. Outkast keeps adding to their legacy!4) i'm angry at all of you that don't see the genius here... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
has anyone that reviewed this seen many classic films? do any of you live in the south? are you educated on the time period in which this film takes place? you probably like Moulin Rouge better. this film actually held the time period in place while adding and implimenting modern elements without losing any of the frame of reference, UNLIKE SO MANY OTHER 'FUSION' FILMS. i'm not even considering this film in the same bracket as that other crap. and this wasn't attempt to bring Broadway to the Silver Screen; this was a high concept story. that's it.Idlewild is a "must see" and "must share" film. i'm disgusted by the lack of attention and credit that Idlewild has recieved.AND BY THE WAY! THERE'S SOME DAMN FINE ACTORS IN THIS FILM THAT DO A BANG-UP JOB... (this is directed to the reviewer that says quite visciously to contrary). i can only hint as to what the singular reason may be that you have not taken notice of these fine players.5) An Overlooked Gem!!!! [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I saw Idlewild last night for the first time and all the advance buzz on this project, still does not do it justice. This is a top-notch production with dazzling performances, excellent production standards and very imaginative cinematography. The production numbers are quite simply unstoppable and the blending of the music of the period with the sensibilities of today works beautifully. Obvious care was taken to recreate the look and feel of the period and some of the shots and film sequences, most notably a love scene and a death scene were simply mesmerizing.I indeed admit that the script itself could have been more compelling but there is no denying the power of Andre Benjamin in this production. His performance is measured, believable, poised, and poignant. He has a more than promising future in films.This is an excellent and a most worthy representation of another dimension/time in African-American culture and a MUST for your collection if you want quality productions of African-American life. I highly recommend!