| | Idlewild DVD Outkast CDS
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| Category | Urban DVDs, Urban Action Movies, Dramas Videos, Music Video, Musical, Rap Artists, Gangsters, African Americans | | Starring | Macy Gray, Andre 3000, Antwan Andre "Big Boi" Patton, Ving Rhames, Faizon Love, Cicely Tyson, Terrence Howard, Ben Vereen, Paula Jai Parker, Patti LaBelle, Paula Patton | | Director | Bryan Barber | | Director of Photography | Pascal Rabaud | | Executive Producer | Scott Macauley | | Producer | Robin O'Hara, William Green | | Screenwriter | Bryan Barber |
From the imagination of Outkast comes a story of greed, fame and murder "A Fresh, Hip and imaginative extravaganza that will dazzle and thrill audiences from beginning to end...Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV. Stars Outkast members and features new music from the band. Also stars Terrence Howard, Ving Rhames, Patti LaBelle and Macy Gray. André Benjamin and Antoine A. Patton--aka Andre 3000 and Big Boi of the hip-hop duo Outkast--star in this uproarious period piece, a comedy-drama-musical-action film set in Prohibition-era Virginia. Patton plays Rooster, the lead singer at a raucous, high-class all-black club called Church. Benjamin plays Percival, his best friend, who is the piano player at the club and the shy son of a funeral parlor owner (played by Ben Vereen). Terence Howard (HUSTLE AND FLOW) provides the menace as Trumpy, a vicious underling of Rooster's bootlegger father (Ving Rhames). Meanwhile, a beautiful singer (Paula Patton) comes to town and Percival finds himself falling in love--much to his terror, as he's afraid to leave the small community of Idlewild for the big city: Chicago, her next stop. As Rooster prepares for a showdown with Trumpy, Percival faces his fears, the band heats up, and the guns and songs come out for a big final night at the Church.
This is clearly a labor of love for writer/director Brian Barber and the Outkast crew: a color-saturated adrenalin rush of witty dialogue, loving attention to period detail, boisterous and athletic dancing, and lots of eye-popping digital animation (such as Rooster's talking/singing whiskey flask). Appearing in a bevy of diamond-studded cameos and bit parts are Cicely Tyson, Macy Gray, Cedric the Entertainer, Patti LaBelle, Jackie Long, Faizon Love, Malinda Williams, and child rapper Bobb'e J. Thompson, who is hilarious--and demonstrates some very fancy footwork--as the young Rooster. Theatrical Release: August 25, 2006 Idlewild Reviews: "[Barber] impresses most in purely visual moments. He creates an imaginative inner life for his protagonists."-- Ryan Gilbey, Sight and Sound 3 stars out of 5 -- "The musical sequences are outstanding, with the exceptional choreography and flashy cinematography more than a match for the big numbers."-- Nikki Baughan, Ultimate DVD "[A] madly soulful and enjoyable period musical....IDLEWILD is a romp, a ticket to rowdy good times..."-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is a luscious ragtime musical....Surprisingly polished performances from the two leads grab the attention..."-- Jamie Russell, Total Film 3 stars out of 4 -- "OutKast's music is impressively varied and dynamic throughout."-- Chris Roberts, Uncut "Especially exhilarating are the dance sequences, anachronistic fusions of hip-hop and swing...cut to a rhythm that emphasizes the moves on show."-- Annlee Ellingson, Box Office
This is the only Bryan Barber video. Idlewild | List Price | $12.98 (You save $4.19) | | Studio | Universal Studios Home Video | | Orig Year | 2006 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13814  | | CD Universe Part number | 7327032 | | Catalog number | 61026487 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 05, 2006 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for violence, sexuality, nudity and language. | | Running Time | 121 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
Idlewild Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Big Timers In A Small Town
It was refreshing to see African-Americans in charge of things in a positive way. But, that Trumpy made it real, there is always a hater in the mix. That's the way life is. And you have to figure out ways to deal with the negative. It is one of my favorites!
Submitted by taildragger423 (Port Arthur, TX)
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Oh, I loved this movie! I watch it over and over and over! It feels so good to see my beautiful black people showcasing their God-given talents! From Macy Gray's sultry opening to Andre's foot-tapping exit, the music was just...body-trembling! I shivered in delight of it all! The dancing, the acting, the storyline, the colors. I'm so proud of "dem boys" They done done it again! :-)
Submitted by Kristen (Doha, Qatar)
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This movie is GREAT!!!! I will first in line to get the DVD.
Submitted by Chirs (Dallas, TX)
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THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE SEEN IN A LONG, LONG, LONG TIME! THE MUSIC AND DANCING WAS GREAT! I WILL BE WAITING OUTSIDE THE STORE WHEN THE DVD RELEASES!
Submitted by YOLANDA (OCEAN COUNTY, NJ)
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Idlewild is the best movie out. There is no other movie like this one. Every single person played their parts very well. I love it!!!!
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Idlewild DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary: Bryan Barber - Director
Deleted Songs - Deleted Outkast Song
Music Video:
1. "Morris Brown" - Big Boi
2. "Idlewild Blue" - Andre 3000
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