Song Sung Blue

Love stories are among one of the most common and most popular staples in the movie industry, and they can make for some of the best viewing when handled properly. But that handling is the key – if done well, it can yield moving and satisfying films. However, if mistreated, it can doom such releases significantly. And that, unfortunately, is what drags down the latest offering from writer-director...

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7/10

Mike (Hugh Jackman a.k.a. “Huge”) ekes out a living doing the tribute act circuit in Milwaukee and that’s where he meets Claire (Kate Hudson). She is trying to support her family, he’s a recovering alcoholic and it’s safe to say that neither are really fulfilled - until, he hits on the idea of a team approach to the works of Neil Diamond. With such an extensive back catalogue including “Sweet Caro...