Review of Idlewild (2006) by Selena D — 01 Aug 2011

Amazing movie. outkast did a great job, movie shouldve been a bigger hit.

This review of Idlewild (2006) was written by Selena D on 01 Aug 2011.

Idlewild has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chris B (2,902) on 04 May 2014

I used to be an OutKast fan, but this movie is pretty disappointing. It doesnt have a very solid story and seems to underperform too often…

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By Leighton T (328) on 03 Aug 2010

It served itself well, is quite inventive, and the music is fantastic, but the acting is lacking for the most part, except for Paula Patton…

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By Ali S (287) on 10 Nov 2011

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By Grant T (830) on 05 Aug 2012

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By Thomas P (1,379) on 03 Apr 2010

Great movie. Outkast movie at that. Gotta love it. And yes I give it 5 stars for being creative & capturing a time & era perfectly. Watch this film…

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 19 Jun 2012

There are moments in Idlewild that resonate with the painful if only of missed opportunity, and more than a few that just make you scratch…

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By Lawrence M (87) on 14 Jun 2010

Nothing too special about the film. You'll enjoy it if you're an Outkast fan. I am. :-)…

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By Ray N (41) on 17 Feb 2012

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By Sheila C (309) on 10 Nov 2011

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By Robert C (1,701) on 01 Nov 2010

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