Talk to Me

I have to give the movie a A rating all the way across the board. The acting was outstanding, the story reflects sad and good memories, the directing was awesome, and to be honest I had totally forgot about Peady Greene,... Full review

I don't have review writing flare but, I had to write one for this movie. I never heard of this movie before hand. I accidently walked into the wrong theater and as it started something compelled me to stay. This movie... Full review

Don Cheadle should have been given an Oscar nod for this true to life bio pic about Petey Greene. It was such a small film with barely any publicity, it seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle. Don does some... Full review

Well, seeing as this movie involved a time period before I was born, it was interesting to learn about this character, Petey Green. I enjoyed the movie, it held my attention.... Full review

I haven't seen too many Don Cheadle movies, but from what I've heard he is a damn good actor. So, with that being said I knew Talk to Me would be enjoyable. Cheadle gave a great, emotionally charged depiction of Petey... Full review

This is a very good movie!! Hilarious and gripping! Don Cheadle delivers a powerful performance! Wow! I was blown away!! 4 stars!!... Full review

growing up in cleveland oh. at this time..remembering the roits! glenville and hoff area, as the song said, the streets a blaze in the summertime.the protest of war...the love and peace..became shattered.i listened to the motown sound of cklw radio ..i'm... Full review

I have been a Don Cheadle fan forever & have recently had the pleasure of seeing much of Chiwetel's work (was extremely disappointed that he was so underused in American Gangster). As a native Washingtonian, I also have a special place... Full review

I loved this provocative film, Cheadle was at his best. and I'd recommend anyone to go and see this nostalgic, and entertaining film, it took me way, wat, way....back..... excellent work.... go see it....!!!! i give it an A+.... Full review

Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor are terrific as up and coming DC media personalities during the turbulent 60's. Cheadle's Petey Greene character is given a rich and complex portrayal of a man who's bravado is tempered by his own conflict and... Full review

I thought 'Talk to Me' was a really good movie, and maybe 11 people saw it. Don Cheadle likes to be surprised, so he looks for a diversity of roles You know, if you have the money you can make whatever movie you like. ... Full Review

The film is interesting, no doubt about that. Even the supporting actors, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Taraji Henson are both strong artists. You may have not heard of this film, but it's definitely worth a gander. ... Full Review

The first half is alive with clear signs of filmmaking skill and irresistible classic soundtracks. The excellent casting supported by a strong script will grab all your attention. ... Full Review

December 6, 2007 -- "Talk to Me" brings vibrant black culture of the 1960s back to life, with the aid of flamboyant costumes and exquisite, soulful music. The three leading performances in this film are outstanding, with good support from Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Sheen and Vondie Curtis-Hall. ... Full Review

Cedric the Entertainer and Martin Sheen are also very good in their respective roles. British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is very good as Dewey. Don Cheadle is an amazing actor, but he is not the only person in this film. ... Full Review

A biopic based on the life of Petey Greene (Don Cheadle), a convict who became a legendary DJ and TV talk show artist during the historic 60's and early '70s, the film is a compelling story of individual atonement. ... Full Article

Petey Greene was the outspoken, quite real talk show star from Washington D.C., who rose up from public access to speak truth to power and represent the people. ... Full Article

Unfortunately, yes, it was in the script. I played around with it. Everybody plays around with it. I got a dialect coach, and I resented the fact that I agreed to do it. Everybody else was having a good time, ... Full Article

Ex-con "Petey" Greene, who scammed his way into a gig as a DJ in Washington DC, became a major radio personality before, in true showbiz style, his career crashed in flames. ... Full Article

This biopic of the convicted felon-turned-Washington DC DJ Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green offers Don Cheadle the chance to show off his chops as a prototype shock-jock and a key figure in the emergent black consciousness of the late 1960s. ... Full Article

UK, October 30, 2007 - Saturday saw the LFF screening of Talk to Me , and to coin a footballing phrase, the film was very much a game of two halves. ... Full Article