I guess I just have to face it Hollywood is devoid of good dialog writers and writers in general. Cadillac Records should have been Dreamgirls for the Blues, but the dialog was much too weak to support the tremendous talent that was on the scene. Though the music was nice it was the stories of the principals that should have shined but all they seemed to be able to do was curse and give off quick one liners. My husband forgot about the movie an hour after we left the theater; a sure sign of its weakness. I don't blame Beyonnce, I can understand her not wanting to wait for Hollywood to give out good Black Female roles. I also feel sorry for the likes of Gabrielle Union (also Angela Bassett who I saw in a trailer for another ridiculous movie tragedy). These women deserve better and so do the other great music geniuses of Chess Records. 6/10