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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Idlewild

The Numbers Rating: 4.00 (3 votes) Rate it - Rating Details
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 47% - Rotten
Theatrical Performance
Total US Gross $12,669,914
Home Market Performance
US DVD Sales: $3,120,029 Weekly Breakdown
Released August 25, 2006
December 5, 2006 (DVD Sale)
Production Budget $15,000,000
MPAA Rating R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language.
Running Time:121 minutes
Keywords Organized Crime
Distributed by Universal
Produced by HBO Films
Music Composed By John Debney
Source Original Screenplay
Major Genre Musical
Country United States
Production Method Live Action
Creative Type Historical Fiction
Time Frame 1930-1940

Synopsis

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 André Benjamin (André 3000) and Antwan A. 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's 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. Cast members include Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible), Terrence Dashon Howard (Hustle & Flow), newcomer Paula Patton, Faizon Love (Elf), Malinda Williams (Soul Food), legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle (On the One), singer Macy Gray (Training Day), Tony Award winner Ben Vereen (Why Do Fools Fall In Love) and Oscar® nominee and Emmy winner Cicely Tyson (Fried Green Tomatoes).

Idlewild includes new songs from OutKast's upcoming album, the soundtrack for the movie.

Cast

André Benjamin    Percival
Big Boi    Rooster
Paula Patton    Angel
Terrence Howard    Trumpy
Faizon Love    Ace
Malinda Williams    Zora
Cicely Tyson    Mother Hopkins
Macy Gray    Taffy
Ben Vereen    Percy Senior
Ving Rhames   
Patti LaBelle   
Bill Nunn   

Weekend Chart Record

DateRank Gross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
8/25/2006 9 $5,745,780   973 $5,905 $5,745,780 3
9/1/2006 16 $2,330,620 -59.44% 975 $2,390 $9,385,265 10
9/8/2006 18 $958,510 -58.87% 856 $1,120 $11,430,900 17
9/15/2006 22 $410,650 -57.16% 430 $955 $12,124,120 24
9/22/2006 35 $176,365 -57.05% 232 $760 $12,422,905 31
9/29/2006 42 $77,905 -55.83% 106 $735 $12,549,485 38

Daily Chart Record

DateRank Gross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
8/25/2006 5 $2,077,355   973 $2,135 $2,077,355 1
8/26/2006 10 $2,208,925 +6.33% 973 $2,270 $4,286,280 2
8/27/2006 10 $1,459,500 -33.93% 973 $1,500 $5,745,780 3
9/4/2006 14 $662,875   975 $680 $10,048,140 11

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Worldwide Weekly Chart Record

DateRank Gross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal Gross
2006-08-31 17 $7,054,645   973 $7,250 $7,054,645
2006-09-07 32 $3,417,745 -51.55% 975 $3,505 $10,472,390
2006-09-14 45 $1,241,080 -63.69% 856 $1,450 $11,713,470
2006-09-21 54 $533,070 -57.05% 430 $1,240 $12,246,540
2006-09-28 67 $225,040 -57.78% 232 $970 $12,471,580
2006-10-05 73 $99,605 -55.74% 106 $940 $12,571,185