ENTERTAINMENT

Song Sung Blue Shines on Rousing Performances

Craig Brewer’s Song Sung Blue revives the true tale of a Milwaukee auto mechanic and his hairdresser wife who turn a Neil Diamond tribute act into a crowd-pleasing lifeline, buoyed by rousing full-length performances and tender, bittersweet drama. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson headline as Lightning and Thunder, their chemistry anchoring a story that swings from garage rehearsals to local fame, a Pearl Jam opener, and personal tragedy. With polished, unfussy direction, a wide sweep of Diamond’s catalog, and standout turns from the ensemble, it arrives as a Focus Features Christmas release with old-school appeal.

Reviewed by JQJO team

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