Review of Beyond the Sea (2004) by Derek D — 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. Spacey directed and starred and even did his own singing and dancing in this film that chronicles Darin's childhood then skips ahead to when he's older and just starting out.
Darin didn't have drug and alcohol problems or anything else that gets thrown into your usual run-of-the-mill biopic. Bobby Darin was given just years to live, so he pretty much lived his entire life on borrowed time.
He had the usual marital troubles and later finds out his sister is actually his mother, but - for better or worse - the story doesn't have the drama and theatrics that most films of these types seem to delve into and ride until the end.
Still, Spacey did a terrific job in capturing the spirit and joy that performing did for Darin back in the day.
This review of Beyond the Sea (2004) was written by Derek D on 26 Aug 2012.
Beyond the Sea has generally received positive reviews.
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