Review of Beyond the Sea (2004) by Liam M — 11 Jun 2007

Kevin Spacey fan and a Bobby Darin fan!! Brilliant Film!!

This review of Beyond the Sea (2004) was written by Liam M on 11 Jun 2007.

Beyond the Sea has generally received positive reviews.

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By Karen N (233) on 23 Jul 2012

I liked this movie a lot. I love Bobby Darin though, so my opinion is biased. It's very artistic and fun though…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 09 May 2012

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By Vadim D (535) on 06 Jun 2015

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By Deena A (67) on 15 Apr 2012

Kevin Spacey is a great singer! I don't understand why critics were so hard on the movie though. One of my favorite musicals. Grade: A…

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Beyond the Sea ranks among the worst films of its sub-subgenre because its director/star only seems interested in making the film to exploit…

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They say that Kevin Spacey was such an intense fan of Bobby Darin that that's why he insisted and worked so hard over so many years to make…

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By Derek D (547) on 26 Aug 2012

Kevin Spacey did a great job putting together the story of Bobby Darin, one of the most popular singers of his time in the 60's…

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By Chris Q (279) on 05 Dec 2014

I don't care if this is a vanity project, this movie was really good. I loved it. Kevin Spacey is superb (when isn't he…

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Great movie- one of the best ever! Kevin Spacey rocks…

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