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Beyond the Sea (2004)

6.1 Listal rating
6.7 IMDB rating

Description

Consummate entertainer Bobby Darin (1936-1973) is making a movie about his life. He's volatile, driven by the love of performing, ambition, perfectionism, and belief that he's living on borrowed time. He begins in the Bronx: a fatherless lad learning music and dance from his mom. His career starts slowly, then "Splish Splash" puts him at ... (more)


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Starring (View all) :
Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Bobby Darin
Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth

Sandra Dee
John Goodman

John Goodman

Steve Blauner
Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Charlie Cassotto Maffia
Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Polly Cassotto
Greta Scacchi

Greta Scacchi

Mary Duvan
Caroline Aaron

Caroline Aaron

Nina Cassotto Maffia
Peter Cincotti

Peter Cincotti

Dick Behrke
William Ullrich

William Ullrich

Little Bobby
Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Dr. Andretti


Written by (View all) :
Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

(written by) and
Lewis Colick

Lewis Colick

(written by)


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Hold on, that's not Italy!?

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at May 3 14:31
"Beyond the sea" is somewhat surreal, it has no linear timeline, and things keep happening that wouldn't happen in real life (like people breaking into dance on the street), but I liked the approach. I had no idea who Bobby Darin was, before. Darin was forever trying to find a place in life, from rock'n'roll to swing to protest singer. I have to say I liked his swing era best. Which is also to the credit of Kevin Spacey, who decided to record the songs himself instead of having playbacks played in the movie.
My suspension of disbelief suffered a major blow though, when I recognised the "Italian" palace and park for what it was: Schloss and park Sanssouci in Potsdam, near Berlin! :-D Turned out that the whole film was shot at Babelsberg Studios in Potsdam.

Copacabana

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at Dec 17 16:33
Kevin Spacey is the genius behind this biographical gem of crooner Bobby Darin. Spacey wrote, directed and performed all the music in a movie that showcased more than just his talent, but truly revealed the life and struggles of Darin. Kate Bosworth plays a beautiful role as Sandra Dee.

Rating : 8/10