Résumé
1935. Il est un lieu de rêve où l'alcool et l'argent du jeu coulent à flots, où des filles peu farouches ne demandent qu'à "danser" toute la nuit. Niché dans la petite bourgade d'Idlewild, Géorgie, ce club s'appelle «l'Eglise».
Percival s'y rend chaque soir pour jouer du piano, oublier un métier tuant et un père dominateur et envahissant. Un jour, il y rencontre la belle Angel, une chanteuse dont il tombe fou amoureux . Serait-ce enfin l'occasion de quitter Idlewild pour Chicago et tenter sa chance dans le showbiz ? Rooster, le gérant de l'Eglise, est le meilleur ami du timide Percy, et son exact opposé.
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Terrific Escapist Entertainment
Author: sacovertons from United States
29 August 2006
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We think this movie was just great fun. It is a bit chopped up, but that's a minor problem. Choreography is tight and excellent; music is deleriously hip. Casting and acting was a big plus - stellar performances all around. Cecily Tyson is such a master - adds richness to even the smallest role. Don't agree that we'll see award nominations here though. Directing could have been much much better.
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The Director failed this exceptional cast - but we're happy that the film was made. We felt like the screenplay could have been written for this cast, and the juxtaposition of rap music over 1930's rhythm worked in a crisp and welcome way. We never tire of those old cars, clothes and styles, but we're grateful for all of this "new" talent and exceptional music. WELL worth the time!
