Honeydripper

Director: John Sayles

Cast: Danny Glover, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Yaya DaCosta, Charles S. Dutton, Vondie Curtis Hall, Gary Clark Jr., Stacy Keach, Nagee Clay, Arthur Lee Williams, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Davenia McFadden, Daryl Edwards, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kel Mitchell, Keb' Mo'

(Emerging Pictures, 2007) Rated: PG-13

US theatrical release date: 28 December 2007 (Limited release)

UK theatrical release date: 25 April 2008 (Limited release)

[1 February 2008]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

Time to Step Ahead

John Sayles' Honeydripper is less a conventional film than a bluesy collaboration -- slow-moving and contemplative, wily and laced through with cultural nuances.

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This was an excellent review. I saw the movie 2x’s and your review captured not only the story line but, the intricate dynamics of the characters. I enjoyed the movie and this review!

Comment by M. Mitchell from IL — February 2, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

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