Review of Jersey Boys (2014) by Larry S — 09 Jul 2014

Jersey Boys is directed by Clint and of course a cinematic adaptation of the jukebox musical of the same name about the formation and journey of the musical group The Four Seasons. The cast is pretty solid and deliver great vocal work but unfortunately the cast isn't able to stop the film from feeling rather soulless.

Clint Eastwood seems to be in autopilot with this film and as a result the film lacks any passion, fire or soul; though I do have to admit there are some great moments of comedy that are much needed. On the technical side the sound is wonderfully mixed and the film is rather well made though Eastwood's visual aesthetic does not suit this film at all.

But with all that said the classic songs of the Four Seasons save the film from mediocrity (almost like in Moulin Rogue! though that film remains a campy mess) and makes it into a rather decent film. The songs fill what is a rather dull film with energy and joy and you can't help but be swept up in them.