Review of Jersey Boys (2014) by Patrick F — 21 Oct 2014

Script and storyline faithful, but strangely low-energy adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway show goes through the paces adequately, but drops the ball as a true crowd pleaser. Still the music and the episodically presented events should prove infectious for fans, while possibly not winning over anyone new.

Clint Eastwood handles the drama fine, but can't manage to even put the camera in the right place when it comes to the musical numbers. And don't even get me started on the "nice try, but" botched attempt at a curtain call finale.

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