Review of Jersey Boys (2014) by Irvin C — 17 Jul 2014
This is the film adaptation of the hit Tony-winning Broadway musical that's basically the story of Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons. You know, for an adaptation of a Broadway MUSICAL, this film is low on the musical element, with only enough full-blown musical numbers to BARELY qualify as a "musical".
Personally, I love musicals so I was disappointed. Without the big numbers, it's just a standard musical biopic. For what it is, it's....fine. But the director is Clint Eastwood and I love and respect his work in general.
Though this is somewhat of an improvement over "J. Edgar", it's still kind of subpar. It's a pity since there are elements here and there that could have been great and the performances are generally pretty darn good.
If you're a fan of the Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons, there's plenty to love. But overall, it's just okay for everyone else.
This review of Jersey Boys (2014) was written by Irvin C on 17 Jul 2014.
Jersey Boys has generally received positive reviews.
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