Thanks for that review.I'm definitely gonna go see this movie.

But is it better than the masterpiece otherwise known as Graffiti Bridge?



Seriously, thanx for the post/review. I will try to check it out.

I can't wait to see this flick! Now that the idea has been put to mind, I hope I don't watch it trying to compare it to Under the Cherry Moon . . . .but it is refreshing to watch a film with a mostly all black cast in a positive portrayal again

sounds like a must see!!! I'll be there Friday!!!

4everYoung said:

There aren't enough similiarities to make a decent comparison, really. A lot of Prince fans favor UTCM as Prince's best movie. Personally, I prefer PR because of the story but thats just me.
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BlaqueKnight said:

Yeah, I was wondering why the title read the way it did. UTCM? I guess that's because the album is being compared to Parade, which I'm willing to bet is also the result of some misfired neurons on the part of a few Prince fans.

But doesn't the movie only open, like, tomorrow at the earliest?

I thought you were saying Idlewild was better than Parade.

CinisterCee said:

That's what I thought he meant also until I read the post.

CinisterCee said:

I know. I saw it last night, though.
Oh, to those reading this and planning on seeing it; be warned. The credits start rolling early so don't jump up to head out of the theater when you see the credits start at the end.
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no shit, U could see the trailer and tell that it's better. I mean, look @ the fucking cast!

BLASPPHEMY!!!!! PURE BLASPHEMY!!!!! Not because of your OPINION, but COME ON!!!!! That's like comparing Apples and Grapes!!!! Idlewild is set in the "juke joint" era, whereas UTCM was straight Parisian!!!! And besides: OUTKAST (Andre 3000 in particular) are a mere branch off the tree of Prince!!!! Why do U think that THEY welcomed him into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame??? Not a coincidence!!! Idle wild is TOO DIFFERENT than UTCM to be BETTER than UTCM!!!!! I'm NOT attacking U, I'm only sharing MY opinion as well.....

No, I just heard Idlewild and it is damn close to Parade in quality. Big Boi seems to have bounced back. He is really smoking on some tracks.

BlaqueKnight said:

Whew! At first glance, I thought you were talking about Idlewild the album being better than the soundtrack to UTCM. That would be heresy and I could no longer respect your opinion on music!


Thanks for the nice review.

Well, I hope for their sake it's better. I like UTCM myself, but I don't think many people outside of the hardore fans liked it. It was generally seen as one of the worst films of the year (though time has been a little kinder to it than to G.B.).

This film probably benefits from not being directed by Outkast themselves.

Well I am hoping this film is noted for the fact that it employs an all black cast and doesnt represent "gangsta style" and other negative things. Though i dont think it will have "youth" support that is the sad thing, and thats the medias fault for their glorification of those stereotypes and not supporting another side. As for its comparison to UTCM, i still dont see the comparison, better? well we are talking about 20 years ago, alot has changed in Moviemaking and things like that so to compare the two is unfair. Its like when people said the new Miami Vice was better, WTF?? I mean, maybe you thought the dialogue was better or effects, but u just cant compare. So i wish Outkast well with this project, in terms of well i mean "NOT" charts and $$ im talking about maybe it will change the mindset of people about Black Film Making, and dont get me wrong, the biggest problem in this genre is caused by Black Film Makers themselves, buying into the stereotypes.

I'm listening to the album, more of a textural blanket than a collection of single songs.

I think what kind of messed UTCM up a little is that Prince tried to carry that film on his looks alone, the close ups and the whole nine. I really think he was thinking women will go see it just because he is in it.He was only half right, not all women dig Prince like that.

But thanks for the idlewild review, the critics didn't even comment on the musical performances. The small town I am living in right now may not get the movie friday but I am going to try my best to see it.

Meloh9 said:

Also to, baby bro, is that P was basically "doing Morris" in a lot of the scenes. He and Jerome's lines were basically what Morris and Jerome would have said if Morris was in the film. The end result was a big ego trip on P's part. To me, THAT'S what ruined the film. Him firing the director and him directing it at the 11th hour is crazy as hell. To his credit, P did a good job for someone who isn't a director, but still. The plot was weak from the get. WB probably wanted P's face all in full frame 98% of the film cuz WB knew the script was whack, so P's appeal HAD to save the film, which it didn't.

From the footage that I have seen, which has been plenty ( I live in Los Angeles), I don't even see UTCM at the slightest. Besides the fact that both films star black men and it's a "period piece', that's as far as it goes.

Thanks for the detailed review. I think I'll pass. I don't like musicals and I don't get into inanimate objects taking life, unless it's a horror flick. And I difinately get irked by talking animals unless it's a full fleged cartoon. It'll be on cable soon enough.

blackguitaristz said:

I can see that. I really like UTCM and Graffiti Bridge. I really don't think cherry moon is a bad film at all, but I can see why it didn't do that good in the mainstream. Don't forget people still wanted to see "the kid" from Purple Rain also.

woogiebear said:

I totally agree! I doubt seriously that anything Outkast could b better than anything Prince!

sexxydancer said:

For one thing, this is Brian Barber's movie. He wrote and directed it. Secondly, the difference between the b.s. you two are talking and what I posted is that I've seen Idlewild.

BlaqueKnight said:

Don't know Brian Barber,so that means nothing 2 me.And like I said,I seriously doubt that Outkast could do anything better than Prince! B.S. 2 u,mayb,but it's what I believe!

sexxydancer said:

Why do you feel it necessary to have an opinion on something you haven't even seen? That makes no sense at all.
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BlaqueKnight said:[quote]

sexxydancer said:

Why do you feel it necessary to have an opinion on something you haven't even seen? That makes no sense at all.
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[/quote Y did u have 2 compare it 2 Cherry Moon?

Been looking forward to this film for months now. Definately hasn't been enough fantasy musicals in the last decade.