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Monday, April 04, 2005
For Bobby Darin (Kevin Spacey), performing was his life. It kept his heart beating. He came alive onstage, even when he was near collapse offstage. In 'Beyond The Sea', Bobby tells his own story. At age seven, Bobby gets rheumatic fever that damages his heart forever. The doctor tells his mother Polly (Brenda Blethyn) he'll be lucky to live to the age of fifteen. Polly and Bobby's older sister Nina (Caroline Aaron) take care of him, along with Nina's husband Charlie (Bob Hoskins). Modern medicine and determination keep him alive, his heart's still ticking, and by 20, with the help of his best friend turned manager Steve Blauner (John Goodman) and musical director Dick Behrke (Peter Cincotti) he's working his way up, from tacky clubs to performing in Vegas, finally scoring a hit with 'Splish Splash'. But Bobby wants more. As he tells Life Magazine, he wants to be a legend by 25. 'Mack The Knife' makes him the star he's dreamed of becoming but for him this is only the beginning...
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Far more enjoyable than expected!
Una from Dublin, 15 May 2007
I didn't really expect to like this movie, but I was pleasantly surprised. Spacey is fantastic as Darin and the tunes really do sounds familiar, which helps in making a connection with the characters. Darin's relationship with his wife is (refreshingly) realistic, if a little hyper-dramatic. Not a bad movie to get if nothing else appeals - it hits the spot when you're looking for something just a tiny bit different.
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Surprisingly good
Mark from Dublin, 25 Jan 2008
I didn't even know who Bobby Darin was until I started to watch and recognised his songs its not quite as a good as walk the line but its in the same company as a very good movie.
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful
On the Fence
Caroline from Laois, 29 Apr 2008
I found this awfully slow and boring, but my other half loves it! Nice to hear the tunes I suppose, but it did nothing for me. Spacey should pick his scripts a bit better IMHO
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Beyond the Sea
Trish from Limerick, 01 Mar 2011
Ok movie, not a great story but Spacey gave a good performance
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