Okay, this movie could have been better in a lot of ways. For one, the acting wasn't great, but then again, it was better than Prince in every movie he was in. For instance, as bad a movie as "Purple Rain" was in regards to acting, it still won Oscars for its music.
With that said, although the movie wasn't great acting wise on Outkast's part or story wise, the musical numbers were outstanding, the supporting cast shined and was nothing to be scoffed at, and the visual effects were among the best I've seen in 2006.
I thought the marketing for this movie failed in a lot of ways. For one, it's theatrical release was very limited. I live in Maine, and the film wasn't even released anywhere up here. Second, I found it outrageous that the soundtrack, which was very entertaining, sold less than Danity Kane's debut album. And even though the Grammys don't usually pay attention to commercial success, and even awarded Outkast the Best Album award four years ago, they really overlooked the soundtrack for this album, which wasn't even nominated. I also thought "Idlewild Blue" by Andre 3000 should have at least been nominated for Best Original Song at this year's Oscars.
This movie was grossly underrated. It had some flaws, but it's strengths were undeniable. I just hate that it suffered the same fate as "Under The Cherry Moon", "The Cotton Club", and "Harlem Nights", movies that were set in the same time period and had all star casts, but didn't make a splash on the big screen. Anyway, I say Outkast was under rug swept for this movie and album, and they definitely deserved better.
With that said, although the movie wasn't great acting wise on Outkast's part or story wise, the musical numbers were outstanding, the supporting cast shined and was nothing to be scoffed at, and the visual effects were among the best I've seen in 2006.
I thought the marketing for this movie failed in a lot of ways. For one, it's theatrical release was very limited. I live in Maine, and the film wasn't even released anywhere up here. Second, I found it outrageous that the soundtrack, which was very entertaining, sold less than Danity Kane's debut album. And even though the Grammys don't usually pay attention to commercial success, and even awarded Outkast the Best Album award four years ago, they really overlooked the soundtrack for this album, which wasn't even nominated. I also thought "Idlewild Blue" by Andre 3000 should have at least been nominated for Best Original Song at this year's Oscars.
This movie was grossly underrated. It had some flaws, but it's strengths were undeniable. I just hate that it suffered the same fate as "Under The Cherry Moon", "The Cotton Club", and "Harlem Nights", movies that were set in the same time period and had all star casts, but didn't make a splash on the big screen. Anyway, I say Outkast was under rug swept for this movie and album, and they definitely deserved better.