Okay, okay, okay - I'll be right upfront and admit that I adore Kevin Spacey. There's not anything he can't do - from scary, evil villain (think Seven) to ridiculous, deadpan comedy (The Ref.) He's proven his ever so serious acting skills over and over (American Beauty, The Usual Suspects etc. etc. etc.) You're getting the adoration, here? I love him in a 'wanna take him home and keep him' sort of way. But everyone has his limits, right? And a musical? How many decent musicals have been made since... I dunno... 1956?I'm here to tell you that - to date - Kevin hasn't found any limits. Not only can he sing, and dance(!) but this little musical is charming. Simply charming. Beyond the Sea is, of course, the Bobby Darrin story - which in and of itself is so Hollywood a tale as to out Hollywood Hollywood. Poor boy, raised by his Mama, nearly dies of rheumatic fever, not supposed to live very long - goes on to fame, fortune and Sandra Dee. Does it get any sweeter? Bobby defined the lounge singer better than any of the Rat Pack - in point of fact, Sammy Davis Jr. once opined that he would never be willing to follow Bobby Darin. And to give it the proper Hollywood ending, he did indeed die relatively young.
Spacey is delightful, and manages to look much younger than he should. Add an amazing cast who more than carry their own - Kate Bosworth as Sandra, John Goodman, Bob Hoskins!!! Holy cow! We have a winner! Pop some popcorn and be entertained.
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