Review of Cadillac Records (2008) by Jennifer A — 16 Mar 2009

Great.....but needed subtitles for the Muddy Waters character......

This review of Cadillac Records (2008) was written by Jennifer A on 16 Mar 2009.

Cadillac Records has generally received positive reviews.

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By Noname (709) on 16 Nov 2014

Well, until now my knowledge of Muddy Waters and Etta James was very limited and now I know a lot more so this film did it's job…

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Cadillac Records is certainly not the best music biopic ever made. An easy to forget kind of movie…

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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 Mizz Sunshine D (1) on 13 May 2012

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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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Filme fantÃ¡stico que conta um pouco da historia de grandes nomes do Blues e do Rock…

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