Cadillac Records

This film tells the story of Chess Records, founded by Leonard Chess in the early 1950's. He recorded mainly African-American blues artists, which other companies wouldn't touch, and who hoped one day to 'cross-over". Jeffrey Wright plays Muddy Waters, and it's his story that forms the framework of the film. Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, and the largely forgotten Little Walter also play important roles, although I would have liked to see more time devoted to Mr. Berry, and hopefully one day someone will make a film devoted to the true "King" of rock n' roll. In short, great music, acting and story...see it.

Rating - 3 1/2