Idlewild
2006 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
The story of the loves and ambitions of two struggling performers is told through intricate musical numbers and vibrantly choreographed dance sequences in Idlewild, an original musical starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning OutKast members Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) and Antwan Andre Patton (Big Boi). Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, Idlewild explores the lives of Percival (Benjamin), the club's shy piano player, and Rooster (Patton), the club'showy lead performer and manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music, cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling singers to life. It is the feature film-directing debut for Bryan Barber, the award-winning director and longtime OutKast music video collaborator, and includes dance sequences choreographed by legendary performer and three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle. The all-star cast is a roster of some of the most notable performers in film and music today. Idlewild includes new songs from OutKast's forthcoming album, which is also titled "Idlewild".
Direction Bryan Barber
Cast André Benjamin · Antwan A. Patton · Terrence Howard · Paula Patton · Faizon Love · Malinda Williams · Cicely Tyson · Macy Gray · Ben Vereen · Patti LaBelle · Oscar Dillon · Paula Jai Parker · Ving Rhames · Bobb'e J. Thompson · Bill Nunn · Eva La Dare
Soundtrack John Debney
Screenplay Bryan Barber
Cinematography Pascal Rabaud
Original title Idlewild
5.1
329 votes (FilmAffinity)
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