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Crossroads

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A guitar student (Ralph Macchio) tours the Deep South with an old blues man (Joe Seneca), chasing a lost song written by Robert Johnson.
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Walter Goodman New York Times ... ''Crossroads,'' which opens today at the U.A. Twin and other theaters, tries to travel down two or three roads at once and winds up at mighty familiar places. May 21, 2003 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Crossroads borrows so freely and is a reminder of so many other movies that it's a little startling, at the end, to realize how effective the movie is and how original it manages to feel despite all the plunderings. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Mitchell Beaupre Paste Magazine The most interesting, and most surprising element of the film comes in its understanding of the cultural roots of the blues—how music is another field where white Americans have appropriated the work of Black artists and used it for their own profit. Rated: 6/10 Sep 29, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Macchio is appealing, Seneca is excellent, and the climax, featuring a musical duel with a Satanic emissary (guitarist extraordinaire Steve Vai), is a knockout. Rated: 3/4 Jan 16, 2021 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews until the definitive movie about the blues is constructed, returning to Crossroads will have to suffice Rated: B May 27, 2009 Full Review Jamie Gillies Apollo Guide Any music fan will do well spend an hour and a half watching this one. Rated: 71/100 May 2, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lightning Boy M Great movie, I always watch it when I want to escape this era and want to experience some nostalgia with Ralph. Loved the storyline, Eugene's eagerness to prove his love and passion for blues music. I like how he's willing to go great lengths for his dreams. I also liked the adventure, it felt like you're going along with Eugene, Willie and Frances. Great movie, a real classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Kyle M Between plot dismissals and mystical bookends, this film strummed supposed originality on wrongful notes that sacrificed the core’s insightful realism worth exploring as indicatively captured by classically serene cinematography and performatively elevated by both Ralph Macchio – in a similar yet differential role – and Joe Seneca solely delivering the soulful energy that solidifies the enjoyment level. (B) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Blobbo X 5 stars if Ralph Macchio not bother much. Solid acting rest of cast. Good music from Ry Coodor plus crazy amazing licks from weird Stevie Vai. Blobbo like upbeat ending. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Fred K Enjoyed it but the sound editing was poor. I had my speakers up pretty high, and it was still tough to hear. Then when the commercials came on, Kaboom WOW! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Julien S This is a must see for any self respecting guitarist or musician. The movie itself is fairly good, and doesn't require you to have been born in the 70's to then be a budding teenage guitarist in the 80's/90s and be a Steve Vai fan. But it sure helps. Hands down this movie inspired me the most to continue playing guitar and at age 50 I still play and produce music. The best movie I have ever watched as it affected me the most. Can't argue against that logic. Watch it now.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/25 Full Review Sams K I love blues music, this one is very underrated! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Walter Hill

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Ralph Macchio

Eugene Martone

Joe Seneca

Willie Brown

Jami Gertz

Frances

Joe Morton

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Robert Judd

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Movie Info

Synopsis A guitar student (Ralph Macchio) tours the Deep South with an old blues man (Joe Seneca), chasing a lost song written by Robert Johnson.
Director
Walter Hill
Production Co
Columbia, TriStar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 25, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.2M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround
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