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Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
Actors: Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, John Goodman, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn
Director: Kevin Spacey
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Musicals & Performing Arts
PG-13     2005     1hr 58min

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"...  more »
     
     

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Actors: Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, John Goodman, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn
Director: Kevin Spacey
Creators: Kevin Spacey, Andy Paterson, Anna Campeau, Arthur Friedman, Christian Frohn, Dana Brunetti, Lewis Colick
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Musicals & Performing Arts
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Love & Romance, Musicals
Studio: Lions Gate
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 06/07/2005
Original Release Date: 12/29/2004
Theatrical Release Date: 12/29/2004
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 1hr 58min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 10
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English

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Member Movie Reviews

David M. (KingofGarageSales) from FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Reviewed on 12/6/2017...
My image of Kevin Spacey was formed by his stellar-but-chilling portrayal in House of Cards, and I've requested every DVD he starred in, sight unseen.

So I was at first taken aback when I began watching Beyond The Sea and realized that (1) it was a musical in which (2) a singing-and-dancing Kevin Spacey portrayed teen idol Bobby Darin.

I confess to being old enough to remember Bobby Darin and my first reaction was that Kevin Spacey was no Bobby Darin. Bobby Darin's father, perhaps, but not the bobby-sox heartthrob Bobby Darin I remembered.

But the more I watched--and became increasingly fascinated by Spacey's versatility as not only an actor but also as a singer and dancer (including several great tap-dancing routines)--the more I became caught up in the story line and the extent to which my memories of the Bobby Darin of my youth faded like wisps of breeze-blown mist.

Beyond The Sea is a superlative "suspension of disbelief" movie that doesn't have to rely on Byzantine plot twists or tension to thoroughly entertain. Four stars!
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
MARY B. from SATSUMA, FL
Reviewed on 9/26/2015...
I liked the Movie"Beyond the Sea" always was a fan of Bobby Darin- Kevin Spacey was superb in the role. I only need to see it once. But I may swap for a cd of Bobby's hit tunes.
Frank E. (realartist) from HENDERSONVLLE, NC
Reviewed on 4/30/2010...
Wow...what an amazing movie. Produced and performed by Kevin Spacey. One would not know he had this much talent by having seen a few of his movies. This gave him the opportunity to show he is REALLY talented! I was slack jawed-dumbfounded.
Those of us with a few years on us recall his career vaguely. Most memorable,
of course, the 'top of the chart' 50's style "Splish Splash, I was Taking a Bath"..
I was just going off to war about that very time...and lost track of everything after that. So it was an astounding thing to see Bobby Darin blossom into a crooner
up there with Sinatra, and every other great vocalist you can think of.
This movie was extremely well acted and produced and directed. Most of us really wish
we could see a lot more like these. The simple fact that the movie "Crazy Heart" with Jeff Bridges made oscar status is a clue. Indeed, that Jeff, after dozens of movies, got really noticed this time. He has always been good. But the combination of good acting, and good music is obviously a winner. Maybe we can start to see more movies with a little less macabre, and profoundly disturbing hemmoraging for entertainment...and a lot
more great stories...and great music. There are a million great vocalists and musicians...we almost never see or hear them with the stage/screen dominated by films obviously targeting the pocketbooks of adolescents with a death wish/and or, worse, who relish and savor sadomosochism.
6 of 7 member(s) found this review helpful.
Anthia R. (hepburn05) from CANBY, CA
Reviewed on 3/15/2010...
A good story about Bobby Darin. A good story with good acting and singing. I like the fact that you get a better view of the singers themselves and the hardships along with the fame they had to deal with.
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

An Open Letter to Kevin Spacey
Antoinette Klein | Hoover, Alabama USA | 02/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Dear Kevin,

Thank you for reviving interest in one of the truly great singers of the 20th century. Bobby Darin was a teen idol during my teen years. Your movie, so lovingly made and beautifully acted, brought back so many wonderful memories that I sat there in the theater and cried with joy. An 8th grade sock hop where everyone was jumping to "Splish Splash," a dj-call in show where my current crush dedicated "Dream Lover" to me, and the reassuring and hopeful lyrics of "Beyond the Sea" that played in my mind during some of high school's darker moments are just some of the many memories your movie brought back. I'm sure anyone of my generation who was tuned in to music would love this movie. But my 21-year old daughter whom I coerced into going with me also loved it and we plan on scouring amazon for all the remastered CD's and DVD's on this great and talented man, Bobby Darin.

Speaking of great and talented, you have outdone yourself on this one. We all knew you were a fine actor, but to see you singing and dancing and obviously loving it and imitating Bobby's style and moves so uncannily well must have brought as much joy to you as it did to all of us fortunate enough to have seen this movie.

Seeing Bobby's love affair with Sandra Dee played out on the screen was great and brought back all those hours my friends and I spent pouring over issues of "Photoplay" to read anything about the super couple.

Even those not blessed with memories of Bobby from his heydey will fall in love with this movie for its songs alone. From the snappy "Mack the Knife" opening to the tearful closing, this movie is great and one I will definitely get on DVD when available.

Thank you, Kevin Spacey. This is your masterpiece.



"
Don't miss this one
K. Corn | Indianapolis,, IN United States | 11/23/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not only does Spacey do his own singing in this movie but he's got Darren's moves down as well. Obviously a labor of love, the movie is not without some flaws but Kevin Spacey is such a superb, riveting actor that you're likely to overlook any slight imperfections and be entranced by this movie. I've bought just about every book and video about Darren (including some rare video footage) and I'm awed at the way Spacey captures Darren's essence - his personality, his perfectionisn, the whole package. Clearly aware of the limited time available to him, Darren pushed himself to the brink of exhaustion and probably shortened his life even more - but oh, what he accomplished while he had the time!
Put this on your list of "must-see" holiday films, one that has to be see on the big screen. This one ought to catapalt Spacey's reputation even higher...and deservedly so."
Beyond expectations!
Mary T. James | Loganville, Ga USA | 02/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I fell in love all over again not only with Bobby Darin but Kevin Spacey as well. I loved the movie and the music and I've tried to take my parents to see it for weeks now but it isn't showing anywhere! Why did they only open in a couple of Art Theaters? It's a shame the public isn't getting a chance to see this wonderful film about such a great performer. My dad never goes to movies but at age 76 he waits patiently for it to come to a theater near him. I've already requested to be notified when it is available on DVD. This is a must own for me. Thanks for all the love that went into making this movie. Kevin deserves an Oscar for his performance. I'd also like to track down a copy of the movie Captain Newman MD when Bobby Darin was nominated for an Oscar."