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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Lions Gate
Salesrank: 5137
Released: June 7, 2005 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
One of America’s greatest performers, Bobby Darin lived a rags-to-riches life. He worked his way from shady nightclubs to his dream destination, The Copacabana, where he wowed crowds with "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife" and other hits. He was a marvel at singing, songwriting and performing – stealing the hearts of fans everywhere despite the suffering in his own hear.
Description of Beyond the Sea:
The chameleon-like actor Kevin Spacey is best known for playing pyschopaths (in Seven and The Usual Suspects) and capturing a creepy mid-life crisis in American Beauty--but surprisingly, playing crooner Bobby Darin, Spacey does some snappy dancing and top-notch singing. Beyond the Sea puts Darin's life through a bit of a kaleidoscope: While singing Darin's most memorable hit, "Mack the Knife," Darin suddenly stops the show, revealing that he's not at a nightclub, but in the middle of a shooting a scene about his life as a nightclub performer. Why has he stopped? Because he's just seen himself as a young boy, peering from behind a curtain. Such self-conscious narrative twists recur throughout the movie, turning Darin's fight for fame and respect into a love story between his adult and childhood selves. Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!), a hugely popular movie star in her own right, was supposedly the love of Darin's life, but she never holds his attention as does his childhood self (played by newcomer William Ullrich). It's a striking metaphor for the narcissism that drives such success-hungry entertainers. But despite (or perhaps because of) the complexity of the telling, the events never grip your emotions; though Darin's life featured hits galore and a few soap opera twists, his story lacks the seductive charm of his nighclub show. Also featuring Bob Hoskins, John Goodman, Brenda Blethyn, and Greta Scacchi. --Bret Fetzer
Beyond the Sea Reviews:
Beyond the Sea 
2008-07-20 - The movie's a little less than extraordinary, but some of the acting is great. And there is NOTHING like watching Kevin Spacey, whether in "Beyond the Sea," or "L.A. Confidential," when he hears the truth.
Kevin Spacey nails it! 
2008-03-31 - Beyond the Sea was a labor of love for actor Kevin Spacey, he wrote, directed, and stars as singer Bobby Darin and boy he does a wonderful job. Spacey is good in every movie but in this particular role, he shows how colorful of an actor he really is. Kate Bosworth also stars as Sandra Dee, she does an ok job but watch this film if you are a die-hard fan of Bobby Darin's classic music. This movie comes off a tad bit self-indulgent but entertaining. Give this biopic a try. Enjoy!
Beyond the Sea 
2008-03-26 - Kevin Spacey did a bravura job in writing ,directing and producing his homage to the great Bobby Darin. Spacey captures his essence and does a great job singing. I hope that someday Spacey releases his live performances of Bobby Darin's work because the stage was where Darin could best be captured.
Spacey does Darin....a class act
2008-03-01 - This is one production where I would suggest viewing the film with commentary first. For no other reason then to more fully appreciate the magnificent way in which Kevin Stacey developed his theme and brought it to the screen.
Mr. Stacey gives us an impeccable performance in the starring role and as director opens up new horizons in the biopic genre.
Top casting all around.
Don't miss this gem.
Stacey is Darin.
You'll spend the next few days humming La Mer.
Outstanding !
2007-11-22 - Kevin Spacey plays the part of Bobby Darin to a TEE ! Absolutely one you will want to add to your collection if you're a Darin fan. I'll watch this one again.
