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By danperry17, Flixster
Dec 31, 2010
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According to my friends who know a lot about the Delta Blues, Chess Records and Chicago, this is a very accurate historical film. That it's narrated by Willie D... Read More
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5
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By jjnxn, Flixster
May 05, 2010
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Great music but a draggy diffuse screenplay weighs this down and makes it seem longer than it really is. Read More
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7
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By earthlyalien, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Fast, crisp and lively, the film packs a half-dozen stories into two hours with little time for melodrama or sermonizing. The dialogue is quick and sharp; short... Read More
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By staisild, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Trying to avoid the financial misery of his father, Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody) opened a bar in a predominately African-American neighborhood, attracting the a... Read More
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7
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By riderofthestorms, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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not sure how accurate this movie is but i really enjoyed it, the music, acting and style. I liked it all. Read More
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5
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By bamadeb77, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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I liked this movie for the music. I love this decade genre of music--can't stand Beyonce!! She can't act & or sing! Read More
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By keith222, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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An Hour and a Half is no where near enough time to tell this part of the history of Rock 'n' Roll. They try to squeeze in so much that some of the stories of ce... Read More
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By mrbicklethepickle, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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It started off really slow, I think it did gradually pick up. I think Beyonce was the best part in the movie, I would love to see more work of hers in the futur... Read More
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By jonnycrumley, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Good movie. Being a fan of Rhythm and Blues I loved the music, and found the story insightful, as each characters background was given plenty of depth. The cast... Read More
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8
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By silentbob66, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Cadillac Reocrds follows the rise of some of the best music talent to come out of 1950's chicago that got to record and release there stuff threw Chess Records ... Read More
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By remilogan, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Excellent movie with a great ensemble cast! Mos Def was great as to be expected, Columbus Short is really making a name for himself, and Beyonce really surprise... Read More
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By lesleyanorton, Flixster
Aug 15, 2009
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Very watchable film with a great soundtrack about the beginnings of Chess records in Philadelphia in the 50's. Jeffrey Wright (brilliant in Basqiat) does a grea... Read More
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By missmorganleee, Flixster
Jul 06, 2009
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This was an interesting look at rockandroll and Blues at its best...I felt like I had watched this movie before though. It didnt really seem original! Adrien Br... Read More
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By parannoyed, Flixster
Jun 23, 2009
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Nowhere as close to perfection as Walk The Line, but still worth a watch, especially for fans of the genre. Read More
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By zeravenyoej, Flixster
Jun 05, 2009
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Not without its (mostly musical), this film is just trying to tackle too much. Beyonce continues to improve as an actress though. Read More
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By tecmosmokabowl, Flixster
May 28, 2009
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Definitely not true-to-life but this dramatic 'retelling' of the uprise of Chess/Cadillac Records and the pioneers of rock 'n roll is an entertaining movie! Gre... Read More
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By ileo, Flixster
May 18, 2009
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Fascinating movie! Here is an interesting story plot that centralizes around the great Rhythms & Blues and Rock & Roll singers and musicians. Great cast- Adrien... Read More
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By lizzardb72688, Flixster
May 01, 2009
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Well it kind of started out like a made for tv biography. Sort of had the same feel as The James Dean Story with James Franco. But when Beyonce showed up with... Read More
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By wbgoose13, Flixster
Jan 01, 2009
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A brisk, shallow biopic that nonetheless boasts some terrific tunes and good production design. Read More
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By chadchiesa, Flixster
Dec 11, 2008
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Good movie, continuity issues, but makes the case for the need for a Chuck Berry movie. Read More
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By moonrivers, Flixster
Dec 10, 2008
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read the reviews previous to watching this but, as i hale from chitown (my secret sordid big city past!), felt it a requirement to attend this...this waste of t... Read More
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