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Beyond the Sea is the story of the tragedy and excitement of Bobby Darins life and combines a truly interesting story line with the music of the great man himself.
The supporting performances from Kate Bosworth and Waldon Robert Cassotto are well acted and look out for Bob Hoskins as ... Read review
You've got to credit Kevin Spacey for sheer gumption: Not only did he choose to direct a ... more
biopic about Bobby Darin (not the hippest of 1960s singers), but he also decided to star in it despite the fact that he was in his mid-forties and Darin died at 37...
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Advantages: Well told biopic of a Rock n Roll legend with good mixture of story and songs Disadvantages: May only appeal to those interested in 1950s style music????
...film overall.
Beyond the Sea is the story of the tragedy and excitement of Bobby Darins life and combines a truly interesting story line with the music of the great man himself.
The supporting performances from Kate Bosworth and Waldon Robert Cassotto are well acted and look out for Bob Hoskins as Bobby's brother in law.
There are plenty of twists and turns to the plot, which was Bobby Darins life and ... ...if you enjoy biopic films or even the 1950s era then you will find Beyond the Sea a good choice. It delivers the story in a self told fashion through the eyes of young Bobby and is not a wishy washy Rock n Roll extravaganza.
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I understand Kevin Spacey was instrumental in bringing this biopic of Bobby Darin's life to the big screen.
This passion is reflected in Spacey's performance and the film overall.
Beyond the Sea is the story of the tragedy and excitement of Bobby Darins life and combines a truly interesting story line with the music of the great man himself.
The supporting performances from Kate Bosworth and Waldon Robert Cassotto are well acted and look out for Bob Hoskins as Bobby's brother in law.
There are plenty of twists and turns to the plot, which was Bobby Darins life and provide the perfect background to the performances of all his greatest hits.
Kevin Spacey is utterly convincing as Bobby himself, and he can really sing it like it was!!!
A good mixture of heart rending story, upbeat music, fun and comical action.
The story was also written in conjunction with family members which adds to the realism of the film itself.
I should mention that this review comes from someone who already likes Bobby Darin music! - so my interest was there at the beginning and I bought the soundtrack cd afterwards.
But if you enjoy biopic films or even the 1950s era then you will find Beyond the Sea a good choice. It delivers the story in a self told fashion through the eyes of young Bobby and is not a wishy washy Rock n Roll extravaganza.
Zigpop 06.01.2006 (06.01.2006)
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Product details
Title
Beyond The Sea (The Bobby Darin Story)
Performer
Kevin Spacey & John Wilson/The Orchestra
Genre
Soundtracks
Sub Genre
Film
Release Date
22/11/2004
Recomended Retail Price
15.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2004
Label / Distributor
Atco / Cinram Logistics
Producer
Phil Ramone
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
81227844424
Catalogue Number
8122784442
Additional notes
Album Notes
Liner Note Author: Kevin Spacey. Recording information: Abbey Road, London, England. Kevin Spacey harbored a longtime fascination with Bobby Darin that ultimately pushed him to direct and star in BEYOND THE SEA, a biopic about the singer. Taking things a step further, Spacey--known as a talented mimic--sang a host of Darin classics in the film, as captured on the soundtrack album. While Spacey's vocal impression isn't exactly blindfold-test material (his tone isn't as big and brassy as Darin's), he does a far more impressive job than anyone might have expected. The authentically recreated arrangements match Spacey step for step, from the rock & roll of "Splish Splash" to the swinging staple "Mack the Knife" to the folk-rock of the Tim Hardin-penned "If I Were a Carpenter." The latter is an especially interesting study in pop-cultural evolution, as Darin's original version was virtually a carbon copy of Hardin's, and Spacey engages in some third-party meta-interpretation. Ultimately, the goal here seems to be that of paying tribute to Darin, and Spacey comes across as a completely earnest acolyte of the late, chameleonic vocalist.
Album Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (p.89) - "Backed by John Wilson's 73-piece orchestra, [Spacey's] ordinary voice delivers an extraordinary performance." - Grade: B+
Titles on disc 1
1.
Hello Young Lovers
2.
Once Upon A Time
3.
Fabulous Places
4.
Simple Song Of Freedom
5.
Mack The Knife
6.
Beyond The Sea
7.
By Myself/When Your Lover Has Gone
8.
Some Of These Days
9.
Change
10.
If I Were A Carpenter
11.
Artificial Flowers
12.
That's All
13.
Dream Lover
14.
Splish Splash
15.
Lazy River
16.
Charade
17.
As Long As I'm Singing
18.
Curtain Falls
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