Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz
Ralph Macchio is Lightning Boy. A kid who can make a slide guitar sing. Blind Dog is an old pro who knows it. Together, they're headed to a place where deals are made. And legends are born.
DVD Release Date: August 10, 2004
Stats: 651 reviews
It's the stuff of myth, and while the film doesn't always work, the actors bring the right sensibilities to their roles and the guitar playing is impressive and inspiring.
Expected more from this one after 21 years of build-up. The Steve Vai/Macchio guitar duel at the end, frankly, left much to be desired.
Macchio's best performance. I give him great credit for working so hard on his guitar playing for this. Ry Cooder! One of the better movies that pays repect to Robert Johnson's legendary deal with the Devil.
I remember this movie being cooler than I ever thought it would be, but I was 15 years old so there is a good chance I didn't have a clue.
If you can get past the image of the Karate Kid as a delta blues man and just dig on the story of Willie Brown and Eugene's journey to the "Crossroads", you might be surprised. True blues guitar fans will appreciate the sounds "Eugene" is able to get from his old, secondhand guit...( read more)
STEVE VAI - AWESOME GUITARIST! HE GAVE ME AN INTERESTING ANSWER WHEN I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF "CROSSROADS"...
Great Movie about the legendary Robert Johnson who allegedly sold his soul to the devil in Mississippi
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Most ppl & in particularly those who enjoy this movie, probably don't even know that this movie was inspired by a true story, specifically, the myths & legends surrounding Robert Johnson.
1. Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson (1998)
2. Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (2000)
64% of users think this is similar to britney spears crossroads? apparently 64% of users are retarded.
I had never heard of this movie until my bf told me about it...so we went looking for it and we bought it...I fell in love with it especially the guitar duel.
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