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Beyond the Sea (2004) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 10,115 users
Metascore: 46/100
Reviews: 239 user | 109 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin (Spacey) specifically, and his relationship with his wife Sandra Dee (Bosworth). Director:Kevin Spacey |
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| John Goodman | ... | ||
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William Ullrich | ... | |
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Consummate entertainer Bobby Darin (1936-1973) is making a movie about his life. He's volatile, driven by the love of performing, ambition, perfectionism, and belief that he's living on borrowed time. He begins in the Bronx: a fatherless lad learning music and dance from his mom. His career starts slowly, then "Splish Splash" puts him at the top of the charts and on "Bandstand." He wants to be an entertainer, not a pop star, so he aims for the Copacabana; then it's on to the movies, where he meets and marries Sandra Dee. After, it's balancing career, health, marriage and family life, balances he doesn't always keep. Throughout, conversations with his boyhood self give him perspective. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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BOBBY DARIN . . . in the era of cool he was the soundtrack. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some strong language and a scene of sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 November 2004 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Bobby Darin Biopic See more »Box Office
Budget:
$23,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$29,869 (New Zealand) (17 November 2006)Gross:
$29,869 (New Zealand) (17 November 2006)Company Credits
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Lions Gate Films, Archer Street Productions, QI Quality International GmbH & Co. KG See more »
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(1967)
Written by Joe South
Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Performed by Deep Purple
Courtesy of HEC Enterprises Ltd./EMI Records Ltd.
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Trivia
Paul Anka, Johnny Rivers and Burton Cummings were considered for the role of Bobby Darin in the film's early development. See more »Goofs
At the beginning, a reporter wanted to ask Bobby Darin a few questions for portraying himself in a biography film, by saying "No one hasn't done anything like this before.", yet celebrities like Jackie Robinson (The Jackie Robinson Story), Audie Murphy (To Hell and Back) had done it before. See more »Crazy Credits
During the end credits we see Kevin Spacey performing another song. In the background there are lines moving to the music. See more »Soundtracks
"Hush"(1967)
Written by Joe South
Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Performed by Deep Purple
Courtesy of HEC Enterprises Ltd./EMI Records Ltd.
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This has been called "a labor of love" by the man responsible for this movie: Kevin Spacey. He was driving force behind this biography being put on screen, even to the point of starring in the title role. This is the most amazing aspect of them all: Spacey's imitation of singer Bobby Darin. It's unbelievable! He sounds remarkably close to how Darin sounded. He did his idol proud, that's for sure.
Those who complain that he was told old to play the part are nitpicking. I am not a personal fan of Spacey. Off-screen, I think he's a jerk. However, the criticism of him here is simply unfair. The man did an incredible job imitating Darin - period. Who could have done better?
Kate Bosworth is also very good as "Sandra Dee," the actress who married Darin. She comes across as a very positive and nice person, a lot more than Darin whose problems are shown as well as his good points. He is not always a good guy.
The language is a little rougher than I'd like to see this in this music-biography. The bits with the kid were annoying, not profound as they were obviously trying to be. In fact, the film would have ended perfectly without that last 4-5 minute scene with the child.