Apr 12, 2022vickmeister rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The fascinating story of the era in which Chess Records was born in Chicago, featuring the tales of many prominent blues performers whose musical styles paved the way for rock and roll. It also shows how black artists were treated as…
Aug 13, 2014MummyMayEye rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this movie, it was entertaining. Mos Def as Chuck Berry was great. Beyonce was OK, but if I closed my eyes I would know that it was Beyonce singing and not Etta James.
The story itself wasn't really historically accurate, and…
Mar 03, 2012PatEe rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Often times it is hard to understand what the characters are saying, there is much mumbling.
However, the actor portraying Muddy Waters steals the show, and is worth watching just for him.
The absolutely frightful Howlin' Wolf is a must…
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Feb 11, 2012maria72094 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It was a good movie! Beyonce made the movie in my opinion. I loved her performance of "I'd Rather Go Blind."
Nov 26, 2011bstudent rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
solid cultural/music industry movie spanning decades but primarily set during 50/60's. Big breaks, fading racism but ever present issues and just good music.
Feb 25, 2011waimanau rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Masterpiece it ain't; enjoyable & touching nonetheless. Soulful music & acting by a solid cast. Beyoncé gave a heartbreaking performance of "I'd Rather Go Blind"; & Eamonn Walker made a sexy Howlin' Wolf. It might not be the most…
Oct 24, 2010Ugogurl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie and a must see for all music buffs.
The history of all music stems from here.
Watch it and gain an understanding of just how influential one race has been on the American culture.
☆☆☆☆☆
Jul 21, 2010joseph rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good – Cadillac Records (2008) 109 min. The film provides a look at the beginnings of Chess Records, a record company that included Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Adrian Brody plays Leonard Chess, the founder of the record…
Sep 16, 2009Jonathan_Dixon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the best movies about musicians in the blues and early rock 'n' roll era that I have ever seen. Although parts of this movie are fictionalized, it never strays from the inner truth of what happened. The casting is…
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