Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys

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Jersey Boys

2014
Movie
134 min
English

A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users74%
Director: Clint EastwoodGenres: Musical, Biography, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, chronicling their rise from the streets of New Jersey to the height of international stardom. It follows the group's journey through personal struggles, criminal ties, and the creation of their timeless music.

Critical Reception

Jersey Boys received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its energetic musical numbers and faithful portrayal of the band's story. However, some critics found the narrative structure and pacing to be uneven, and a few felt it played it too safe in its depiction of the band's edgier aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant musical performances and the chemistry of its lead actors.

  • Some critics noted a lack of depth in exploring the darker elements of the band's history.

  • The film is often described as an entertaining, if somewhat conventional, jukebox musical.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, with many highlighting the classic songs and the nostalgic journey through the 1960s. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit predictable, but the musical numbers were consistently a strong point.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name, which also featured John Lloyd Young in the role of Frankie Valli.

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r96sk

r96sk

It took me a while to get into it, but the final hour or so won me over. <em>'Jersey Boys'</em> is, in my eyes, very good. I only knew of the film's title and vaguely what the group did beforehand; I knew so little that I assumed their n...

Reno

Reno

**From the streetlight to the spotlight.** I know who's the director, but not the actors. Maybe that's the reason the film did not do as expected at the box office. But still theirs performances are not forgettable. Every one of them was...

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