André Benjamin, Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton, Ving Rhames, Terrence Dashon Howard, Faizon Love, Paula Jai Parker, Macy Gray, Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson
Director:
Bryan Barber
Producer:
Robin O’Hara, Scott Macaulay, William Green
Distributor:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Producer’s Synopsis: “The story of the loves and ambitions of two struggling performers is told through intricate musical numbers and vibrantly choreographed dance sequences in Idlewild, an original musical starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning OutKast members André Benjamin (André 3000) and Antwan A. Patton (Big Boi).
Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, ‘Idlewild’ explores the lives of Percival (Benjamin), the club’s shy piano player, and Rooster (Patton), the club’s showy lead performer and manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music, cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling singers to life.”
Positive - This movie is ok. It’s intended for adults and adults only. What I mean by that is most children will not understand what’s going on. There is a bit of nudity and a bit sexual. If you are offended by that, don't see it. It’s a musical though, a lot of rap, dancing and creativity. It is violent though—some killing and gangster stuff going on. But if you’re 18 and up, and you can handle that kind of stuff, and you have a day off, and like African-American culture, check it out. My Ratings: Offensive / 3 —Js Savage, age 20