Cadillac Records
Drama, History, Music
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2008
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The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
109 min
Release date:
5 Dec 2008
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$12,000,000
Revenue:
$8,880,045
Awards:
6 wins & 21 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Perhaps there were insurmountable legal restrictions. But the movie still serves as a dandy primer for rediscovering a lot of great music.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
20 Feb 2009
fresh:
Anyone who likes pop music or wonders how bands like the Rolling Stones got rolling will enjoy the ride.
– Stephen Cole,
Globe and Mail,
20 Feb 2009
fresh:
In story terms, its cavalcade of melodrama and conflict isn't always persuasive, but writer-director Darnell Martin's respect for the music shines through.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
19 Feb 2009
fresh:
I think music fans will enjoy this.
– Ben Lyons,
At the Movies,
8 Dec 2008
rotten:
There is not one authentic moment of human discourse in the whole movie.
– Ben Mankiewicz,
At the Movies,
8 Dec 2008