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Be Cool

PG-13 2005 Comedy, Crime · 1h 59m
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Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way.

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About Be Cool

Chili Palmer, bored with the movie industry, dives headfirst into the music business after a friend's untimely death. He aims to protect the friend's widow, Edie Athens, from ruthless record executives and navigate the industry's cutthroat landscape. In this new venture, Chili uses his unique brand of negotiation and charm to manage a talented singer while dodging dangerous characters and romancing Edie.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by F. Gary Gray, Be Cool boasts a stellar cast. John Travolta shines as Chili Palmer, a mobster turned movie producer now attempting a career change in music. Uma Thurman portrays Edie Athens, a music executive's widow who finds herself under Chili's protection and care. Vince Vaughn delivers a memorable performance as Raji, a flamboyant and somewhat inept bodyguard. Cedric the Entertainer plays Sin LaSalle, a hip-hop mogul with a considerable reach. Dwayne Johnson electrifies the screen as Elliot Wilhelm, Raji's scene-stealing, aspiring actor partner. Andr 3000 appears as Dabu, a talented musician caught in the crossfire of industry conflicts.

What people like about Be Cool

Audiences praised Be Cool for its comedic timing, the chemistry between John Travolta and Uma Thurman, and Dwayne Johnson's hilarious performance. Many highlighted the film's clever satire of the music industry and its ability to maintain a lighthearted tone despite its crime-related plot elements. The energetic soundtrack and the overall stylishness of the film were also frequently mentioned as strong points.

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Movie Score

55%

Released

March 4, 2005

Director

F. Gary Gray

Film Series

Chili Palmer Movies

Cast

John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, Dwayne Johnson, André 3000

Genre

Comedy, Crime

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Movie Score

55%

Released

March 4, 2005

Director

F. Gary Gray

Film Series

Chili Palmer Movies

Cast

John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, Dwayne Johnson, André 3000

Genre

Comedy, Crime

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