ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Forumrxes Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

oscar-35 *Spoiler/plot- Talk to Me, 2007, Ex-convict Ralph "Petey" Greene talks his way into a radio show DJ job helped by a innovative radio station's young program director in Washington D.C. with Petey's "tell it like it is" DJ style breaking all the rules of the times during the Civil Rights revolutionary urban times.*Special Stars- Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tarji P Henson, Mike Epps, Martin Sheen.*Theme- Talent and timing make for career success.*Trivia/location/goofs- Rated R, "Inspired by a true story", Script originally to star Martin Lawrence. Anachronisms in this film not existing during the film's plot time: Calling James Brown "The Godfather of Rock & Roll", several LP's played were released many years later, and the technology of the DJ radio stations microphones were not of historic period.*Emotion- A rather energetic film with a look into the Black Washington D.C. urban scene in 60's and the beginnings of community programming commercial radio. This film is saved by the mega-actor's performances and perfect casting in their roles. Some stereotyping of characters spoil the film value. It's a little to 'preachy' in some scenes, but it has some clever plot twists to keep you interested. This film has some 60's Black urban music tracks. It's a very good gem of a film.

edwagreen Don Cheadle gave a remarkable performance as an ex-con who gets out of jail and enters the world of talk radio. His vulgarity seems to make it appear that he will get nowhere quite quickly but that all changes with the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Petey Greene (Cheadle) rises to the occasion and becomes an instant star.The film reminded me of the classic 1957 picture "A Face in the Crowd." It shows how someone could attain instant fame and yet at the same time be unable to cope with the newly founded fame. Cheadle is absolutely off-the-wall in his chain smoking performance as the radio host Petey Greene. He certain overcomes any adversity but again is unable to live with his fame.

beregic this is recommended generally towards mature family viewing and especially to males.women, as a specific decade class, are very exceptionally defined here, however it all resumes towards Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor ego fight and the human rights movement in America. this is a must see regardless of color or race not at least because is very thought full as much as entertaining.i am still getting around in getting used to Don Cheadle here. way different posture then in "hotel Rwanda" or "crash" and he just demonstrates his excellent mimic skills. the next already Denzel Washington . his expressions(both facial and body language), well expressed inner-thoughts within the dialogs to be delivered, and deep stares are giving the viewer very soul-full, sentimental and emotional intriguing thoughts, regardless if one , as individual, could or could NOT relate to the subject matter. Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers exceptionally as well,for his carrier this will be a major feature to be remember as well.it is a pleasure to watch them "fight it out" while they gain a greater and balanced respect for each other.there are some comic relief moments, very familiar funny sort of speak.the movie never looses focus and secondary plots are flowing VERY natural in defining better even the characters not so relevant to the main story. this is a great example of how cinematography can create "new" while keeping the "old". this has a great replay value, definitely worth for collectors!

vedwards-2 Petey Green's story is one of thousands that need to be told, not only for African-American history, but for this country in general. The most inspiring thing that got me was during the slaying of Dr. Martin Luther King, when he went on the air and calmed folks down. For those who do not remember that time, it was one of the scariest times in the internal USA history. The movie made it seem like he put his personal feelings aside, which were no doubt tumultuous, and tried to bring the city to peace. Forget the fact that he made mistakes in life, and look towards what his heart was saying through his commentary, the same heartfelt things no doubt shared by many Americans. This is a movie that will show you that good can arise from bad situations, that the inner man is more important than the outer man.