Review of Beyond the Sea (2004) by Alex S — 11 Sep 2007

This is a brilliant film. spacey should have got more credit for his work. a must see for everyone.

This review of Beyond the Sea (2004) was written by Alex S on 11 Sep 2007.

Beyond the Sea has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 27 Apr 2012

Beyond the Sea is a decent film. It is about the singer, Bobby Darin. Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth give good performances…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 22 Sep 2012

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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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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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People love to hate biopics. When a biopic follows the all-too-familiar well-worn path, people say, Give me a break. This old crap again…

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By Tabitha B (32) on 31 Mar 2012

One of my all time favorites! Can Kevin Spacey sing or what?!! This is THE movie that made me a KSF…

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By Julien C (83) on 26 Dec 2012

Mon j'ai aimé même si ce n'était pas un grand film. Kevin Spacey chante et danse dans ce film...il est vraiment talentueux…

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By Jim H (1,089) on 20 Jan 2015

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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