Idlewild is a city in Northwestern Michigan that is famous for being an important spot in the nation’s history of segregation. This city attracted thousands of black vacationers, entertainers and had a wonderful nightlife. Based on the title I thought this film was going to be based on that. Boy was I wrong. “Idlewild” is nothing more than an excuse to get rappers on the screen doing their vulgar rap. Some consider this music, but I believe it is just crass, foul, vulgar words put to a nice beat.

It amazes me that Hollywood tries to be so realistic, at least that is the excuse they use for producing films that contain graphic sexual images, foul language, nudity etc…But this film takes place in the 1920’s and contains rap music. That is far from being realistic in this reviewer’s opinion.

Anyways, “Idlewild” is far from being a family film. It is far from being a good film. If you enjoy rap music, this film is one you might enjoy as long as you also enjoy graphic violence, sex, nudity and foul language.

There is another city in Michigan called Hell. That is exactly what sitting through this film was.