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Release Date: October 01, 2008 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: March 14, 1986 Related Items: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Average Rating:
 Rating:  - awesomeif you are a music fan (especially) the blues you will love this movie. what treat getting to see steve via jam out on guitar at the end. the movie has a very good plot, and is very inspirational to musicians. Rating:  - never receivedDon't know if this was a good movie or not because I have yet to receive this DVD. I have sent the seller several e-mails, but no one has responded. I purchased it on July 18, 2008, and the estimated arrival date was Aug. 8, 2008. I paid for this DVD with my paypal account so I know they have already gotten my money. Needless to say, I'm not at all happy with the seller at this time. Some info would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks in advance, Amy Rating:  - Worth it for great Blues music and a young Jami GertzI really enjoy this film. The fascinating legend of Blues pioneer Robert Johnson, and his alleged deal with the Devil at the Crossroads, is the backdrop of this story. With fine performances by Ralph Macchio and especially Joe Seneca this movie is a delightfully entertaining journey. Eugene (Macchio) takes Willie (Seneca) down South to Willie's old stomping grounds all in hopes that Willie will teach Eugene the "lost" Robert Johnson song that no one has heard. Willie was a friend of Johnson's in ... Read More Rating: - CrossroadsDo not let the mixed reviews about this film deceive you. I would say however, it's wider appeal will be for blues fans and those who are interestd in Robert Johnson in particular. Some parts of the movie are based on either facts or legends of Robert Johnson, mostly on the legend of Johnson selling his soul to the spirit Legba at the crossroads in return for the ability of being the best blues player alive. The same happened to one of his associates, Blind Dog. Blind dog later tricks the young Ralph ... Read More Rating: - Guitar Hero in real life!!Crossroads is a decent attempt at drama from men (John Fusco and Walter Hill) who are known for anything but drama. However, even if it weren't entertaining, the final scene is worth the price of admission. On the other hand, unless you can ignore Macchio it's basically a reason to punch yourself for two hours, as he plays an extremely unconvincing Julliard-schooled, classicly-trained guitarist with a love of the blues. Eugene "Lightning Boy" Martone (Macchio) has a gift for classical guitar; ... Read More 
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