Review of Cadillac Records (2008) by Thescarlatescu R — 07 Apr 2010

Really good,the is how dreamgirls should have been.

This review of Cadillac Records (2008) was written by Thescarlatescu R on 07 Apr 2010.

Cadillac Records has generally received positive reviews.

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On demarre dans les annÃ (C)es 50 avec Leonard Chess, petit blanc de Chicago, qui tente sa chance en ouvrant une maison de disque (chess records)…

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Despite some fine performances and a blistering soundtrack, Cadillac Records ultimately falls short of the legacy it portrays…

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By Choomtabi31 (197) on 15 Feb 2016

This movie should be a inspiration to all up and coming acts and people trying to cut it in the music biz…

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By Johnny H (132) on 04 Jan 2012

Loved the music! They need to make more movies like this explaining how music has evolved tremendously…

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By Tommi W (9) on 01 Apr 2015

Some rough moments in this one, but it covers a time period and music scene that I was quite interested in learning more about…

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By Jordyn S (9) on 20 Feb 2012

My rating is only because it was a good movie but it was a good movie that I did not like…

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By Bonnie T (18) on 24 Aug 2012

Jeffrey Wright & mos Def(whose scenes needed expanding) were stellar…

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By Melina J (1) on 29 Oct 2013

Beyonce killed it! Loved the music and the story. Well done all around I think…

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By Katie H (465) on 03 Jan 2012

Not sure if it stuck to ALL the facts entirely, but overall the story is well-told and emotional. Strong acting, awesome soundtrack…

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By Stephie M (2) on 20 Sep 2013

Chicago... in the 50's... what else do we want…

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