IdlewildOverview and Synopsis

  • Idlewild
  • Opened August 25, 2006 | Runtime:2 hr. 1 min.
  • R
    violence, sexuality, nudity and language
  • 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's showy lead performer and manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama Read More
  • Cast: André Benjamin, Antwan Andre Patton, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard, Faizon Love
  • Director: Bryan Barber
  • Genres: Musical Drama, Gangster Film, Crime, Musical

Critic Reviews

  • "It's not a condemnation to note that Idlewild has a lot in common with Prince's first film flop." Los Angeles Times

    - Ann Powers

  • "Idlewild's mantra must have been to mix it up." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...it has such ineffable charm and pure entertainment value, it's hard to imagine audiences going only once." Variety

    - John Anderson

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