At times the movie version of “Jersey Boys” captures the electric excitement of the musical, but for every soaring moment, there are 10 minutes of bickering or brooding.
-Richard Roeper
(2014; R)
In theaters: Friday, 20 June 2014
Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: John Lloyd Young, Michael Lomenda, Erich Bergen
Eldi Mingsaid on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:31:52 AMI think you're right, i mean it could be more inspiring if they put the some sad moments aside, and yes i think that era was the era of beatles and there should be some private opinion regarding them, i say it is good but should have more better, the script is good and the music are great, the acting was broadway class, i think they use Vincent Piazza to make Tomy looked tougher and the seasons are younger, ithink it should had more score..a B- maybe?
Phillip Katchersaid on Monday, June 23, 2014 3:44:41 AMGeez, you mean your review(which I disagree with) would have been favorable if we "heard" their opinion of The Beattles?? And if we knew 2 members were ex-cons....really "relelvant, Mr. Roeper..HUH?? Contrary to your puzzling review, I ,and others found the film completely entertaining, and well balanced between music and story. Eastwood and Co. did their usual outstanding job.
Reply from Richard Roeper I stand by my review.
Dennis Lindberg said on Friday, June 20, 2014 8:25:33 PMDisappointing except for the musical numbers; especially Can't Take My Eyes Off of You and the closing "curtain call" number. To me the performances felt forced and I felt bombarded by the accents. I didn't dislike it but expected more. For me a 5.5 or 6 on a scale of 10.