Be Cool (2005) movie poster

Be Cool (2005)

"Everyone is looking for the next big hit."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 33% (RT: 29%, MC: 37) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 59m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (958 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metacritic
37
Cast
John Travolta as Chili Palmer
Uma Thurman as Edie Athens
Vince Vaughn as Raji
Cedric the Entertainer as Sin LaSalle
Dwayne Johnson as Elliot Wilhelm
Steven Tyler as Steven Tyler
Robert Pastorelli as Joe Loop
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 958 votes. Critics scored it lower at 33%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • John Travolta spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • F. Gary Gray cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Be Cool is a 2005 comedy, crime film directed by F. Gary Gray. Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way.

The film has been rated by 958 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Be Cool delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Be Cool (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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