Jersey Boys

Name: Jersey Boys
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music, Musical
Released: June 20, 2014
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Christopher Walken, Erich Bergen, John Lloyd Young, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 20, 2014

Starring: Christopher Walken, Erich Bergen, John Lloyd Young, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza

Summary: Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey come together to form the iconic rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs they made famous, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey come together to form the iconic rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs they made famous, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.

Director: Clint Eastwood

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Music, Musical

Rating: R

Runtime: 134 min

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New York Post - Lou Lumenick

Jun 18, 2014

Jersey Boys tells a familiar story, yes — but rarely told this well and with this much heart and soul. Read full review

Miami Herald - Christine Dolan

Jun 19, 2014

That built-in nostalgia is part of the reason for the success of Jersey Boys onstage and for its appeal as a movie. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - Marc Mohan

Jun 22, 2014

Once the quartet makes it big, things get predictable really fast. Eastwood seems to forget that audiences made The Jersey Boys a touring sensation because they love the songs, not because they want to see yet another "Behind the Music"-style tale of fame and fortune not being all they're cracked up to be. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jun 18, 2014

The unfortunate trade-off of Eastwood’s efficient, real-deal classical direction is his stubborn commitment to the script. Read full review

USA Today - Claudia Puig

Jun 19, 2014

What was blandly charming on stage — characters addressing the audience, ultra-broad jokes and showbiz patter — feels contrived, cheesy and cliched onscreen. Read full review

TheWrap - Alonso Duralde

Jun 16, 2014

It works in the hits, and it casts singers who make those hits sound virtually identical to the original versions. What the movie doesn't do is answer the question, “Why did I just spend 134 minutes watching the Frankie Valli episode of ‘Behind the Music'?” Read full review

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Williams

Jun 19, 2014

The worst thing about this multifaceted failure is the two-time Oscar winner behind the camera. Where there ought to be a director, there’s nothing but an empty chair. Read full review

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ecefola

Apr 22, 2015

This is a great movie from rags to riches but with a back story that's shows what the group went through
as a sacrifice. I highly recommend it. Vincent Piazza makes his mark as a great actor here.

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MXJ

Jul 5, 2014

Clint Eastwood delivers another winner. The film moves along at an excellent pace and the music is never forced. It flows well. Top notch acting. I enjoyed it a little better than the musical.

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katharris417

Nov 19, 2015

Eastwood has wisely kept the basic premise of the stage show, allowing each member of the group to act as their own "Greek chorus," breaking the fourth wall and narrating the story as it progresses.

Watch this movie onlineEastwood has wisely kept the basic premise of the stage show, allowing each member of the group to act as their own "Greek chorus," breaking the fourth wall and narrating the story as it progresses.

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horcrux2007

Sep 3, 2014

"Jersey Boys" isn't the most original movie I've ever seen, and it is quite long. However, it's full of heart, energy, and good humor. The acting is, well, annoying in the first act of the film, but it eventually does get better, and the musical numbers are great. It focuses more on the"Jersey Boys" isn't the most original movie I've ever seen, and it is quite long. However, it's full of heart, energy, and good humor. The acting is, well, annoying in the first act of the film, but it eventually does get better, and the musical numbers are great. It focuses more on the drama behind the music rather than the music itself, which made the film very interesting. I've never seen the Broadway musical, but this film encourages me to go see it.… Expand

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tropicAces

Jun 21, 2014

The first 1/3 of the film almost felt like "Goodfellas", and I was really digging the tone (excuse the old saying). And of course all the scenes with the music were really well done and catchy. There were even a handful of clever laughs thrown in.

The film's biggest problem is maintainingThe first 1/3 of the film almost felt like "Goodfellas", and I was really digging the tone (excuse the old saying). And of course all the scenes with the music were really well done and catchy. There were even a handful of clever laughs thrown in.

The film's biggest problem is maintaining a single tone throughout, especially in the final act. The tempo just hits a wall when it choses to focus more on Frankie than the band, and the enjoyment of the movie suffers because of it.

The movie is very well-made and 2/3 of it are good. But that other third is slow and borderline boring. Guess we get a little bit of both of Eastwood's directing signatures: when its good its good, but when its slow, oh boy is it slow.… Expand

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Owlie

Aug 22, 2014

I really liked this. It had a lot of heart. I still prefer the stage show, but the acting and storytelling was very convincing and true.
The narrating was a bit awkward in the beginning and felt a bit out of place, but it just took a little getting used to. I think the boys portraying TheI really liked this. It had a lot of heart. I still prefer the stage show, but the acting and storytelling was very convincing and true.
The narrating was a bit awkward in the beginning and felt a bit out of place, but it just took a little getting used to. I think the boys portraying The Four Season did a good and truthful job.… Expand

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JohnnyScumbag

Jul 20, 2014

The film begins with an exciting tone but quickly overdose it. The film is a 2 hour show of why Frankie Valli should be known in the world and rather than letting the Frankie Valli story prove his significance through an autobiographical film. It seems the movie is trying to ruthlesslyThe film begins with an exciting tone but quickly overdose it. The film is a 2 hour show of why Frankie Valli should be known in the world and rather than letting the Frankie Valli story prove his significance through an autobiographical film. It seems the movie is trying to ruthlessly 'convince' the audience that Frankie Valli is great and a wiseguy. Also the portrayal of Italian culture at times was deeply comical and borderline offensive. The portrayal of gangster culture and figures was deeply cliche and stereotypical and you can tell that nobody involved in writing has ever seen basic gangster classics like Goodfellas. If I had to describe the movie, it would be like a high school play about Frankie Valli with the cast being the local prep squad and drama club who have never seen a crime genre movie in their lives. Clint Eastwood fails at trying to prove himself as a director miserably. This is one movie where nobody feels lucky at the end.… Expand

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