Review of Cadillac Records (2008) by Amy T — 29 Mar 2009
Cadillac Records, coming on the heels of other recent biopics ( Ray, Walk The Line, etc.) is more than another biopic, its a story about what was going on in America's backyard during the 50's and 60's when the country was swept up in rock & roll but didn't know where it came from.
Leonard Chess took it upon himself to form his own label and put down on wax what would be the blueprint for American R&B and rock. This movie brings this into sharp focus, with Cedric The Entertainer ( as Willie Dixon) narrating the tale of many of these history makers such as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf and Etta James.
Sadly, all of these artists flew under the radar here in America but gained a rabid following overseas in the form of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Cadillac Records puts all of this up front and center throughout the movie and while each one of the main artists endures some form of tragedy, the music still continued to live on.
This review of Cadillac Records (2008) was written by Amy T on 29 Mar 2009.
Cadillac Records has generally received positive reviews.
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