Review of Cadillac Records (2008) by Pan L — 22 Feb 2009

Decent, too much going on and characters not properly developed, good musical numbers though.

This review of Cadillac Records (2008) was written by Pan L on 22 Feb 2009.

Cadillac Records has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ed A (164) on 21 Jul 2012

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By Theresa S (68) on 31 Mar 2012

Etta should've been in it more but I LOVE IT…

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