Review of Idlewild (2006) by Dionne G — 12 Apr 2008

Andre Benjamin made this film... outkast rock!

This review of Idlewild (2006) was written by Dionne G on 12 Apr 2008.

Idlewild has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joseph H (968) on 02 Apr 2012

Yay!!!!!! Andre & big Boi outdo themselves in this movie. Great soundtrack and the movie line is a good one…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 06 Jul 2010

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

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

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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 Dustin W (196) on 29 Oct 2012

Acting - so so Story - not bad, simple Dancing - Pretty darn good Music - YES! Went into this one not knowing exactly what to expect…

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This oddball mix of The Cotton Club and Six Feet Under is a big, beautiful mess…

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By Olly Richards (291) for Empire (3,446) on 07 Jan 2012

Anyone unfamiliar with or underwhelmed by the music of OutKast will find little in this thin piece of cinematic storytelling…

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