Why oh why can't Hollywood make a decent musical anymore? So many shows have so much potential, then it seems poor choices are made and we have a celluloid record of 'How NOT to make a musical'. The Summer graveyard slot is a good indication of a studio's distrust of their movie (See an equally miss judged 'Rock Of Ages' a few years back, re-tailored to Cruise and ruined by that.. It WAS FUN however). Here we have a prime awards candidate rushed into a JUNE slot. So what's happened to JERSEY BOYS.. It's basically forgotten the fact that it IS a musical. Eastwood has re-told it as a serious Bi-pic with music.. that music is still great but you get none of the buzz of the show.. IF the character can break the fourth wall to address the audience ( which they do) then WHY can't they sing to the audience as well.. and then let us all in on the party..As it stands it's a traditional old school bio pic that we watch and don't get involved in.. Until... The last production number.. played over the credits.. It's the one time the movie lets us in. Great design and good performances are wasted. Such a shame.. file with 'Mama Mia', 'Rock Of Ages' and 'Sweeney Todd' as missed opportunities. and a lost record of good shows on film.
Review of Jersey Boys
