CADILLAC RECORDS chronicles the rise of Leonard Chess' (ADRIEN BRODY) Chess Records and its recording artists including Muddy Waters (JEFFREY WRIGHT), Little Walter (COLUMBUS SHORT), Chuck Berry (MOS DEF), Willie Dixon (CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER) and the great Etta James (BEYONCÉ KNOWLES). In this tale of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in Chicago in the 1950s and 60s, the film follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's greatest musical legends.
Special Features:
- Commentary with Writer/Director Darnell Martin
- Deleted Scenes
- Playing Chess: The Making of Cadillac Records
- Once Upon a Blues: Cadillac Records by Design
Critic Reviews:
- " Darnell Martin takes some dramatic licence with the tale of Chess Records. But it's an enthralling story nonetheless, and the outstanding ensemble cast – together with a primal, heart-thumping blues soundtrack – make it a blast from start to finish. " – Nikki Baughan (Roll Credits)
- " The music is good, the suits are sharp, but it's the outstanding performances that wow. Walker is electrifying as Howlin' Wolf and Beyoncé – playing Etta James – has never been so sultry and sexy. " – Cosmo Landesman (Times, UK)
- " A perfectly serviceable addition to a well-stocked genre that acts as a fine showcase for not only the strong cast but the timeless tunes that made Chess Records a cornerstone of popular music. " – Chris Prince (Sky Cinema)