Magic Of Bobby Darin, The - Bobby Darin

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????

...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... Read review

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Advantages: It's great!
Disadvantages: It's not not great!

...Admit it, you were hooked by Pop Idol, weren't you? And why not? There's nothing to be ashamed of, it was a great series packed full of very talented singers (and some not so talented). On this album you'll find thirteen of these super smooth classics from goodness knows how long ago. The album starts off strong with the deserved winner Will Young singing "Beyond The Sea", originally by Bobby Darin. He can sing and he makes every song he sings different to the original. Track two is "Get Happy", sung by Zoe Birkett (who has three tracks on the album, more than Will and Gareth), and it's probably the strongest song on the whole album. The infamous Darius Danesh comes next with "Let There Be Love", originally sung by Nat King Cole. Love him or hate him, he has a really distinctive voice and does the song as well as Nat King Cole did... Read review

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Advantages: Two or Three good offerings.
Disadvantages: The rest is pants.

.... Somethin' Stupid" (with Nicole Kidman) 4. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 5. It Was a Very Good Year (with Frank Sinatra) 6. Straighten Up and Fly Right" 7. Well, Did You Evah! (with Jon Lovitz) 8. Mr. Bojangles 9. One for My Baby 10. Things" (with Jane Horrocks) (Bobby Darin) - 3:22 11. Ain't That a Kick in the Head 12. They Can't Take That Away from Me (with Rupert Everett) 13. Have You Met Miss Jones? 14. Me and My Shadow" (with Jonathan Wilkes) 15. Beyond the Sea I'm not going to discuss each and every song as, to be honest, some are quite pale imitations of the originals, and one cannot but compare them to said originals. I think he has a damn cheek for instance to do a virtual duet with Frank Sinatra. One or two tracks do stand out however and are very well suited to Robbie Williams voice and style. ~~~~Mack the Knife... Read review

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