Beyond the Sea
Rated PG - 13The Basics
Title: Beyond the Sea
Rating: PG - 13
Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Best for Ages: 15+
Ages 3 - 7: Red
Ages 8 - 12: Red
Ages 13 - 17: Yellow
Violence Amount: Green
Violence Portrayal:
Green
Fear: Green
Illegal / Harmful: Green
Language: Yellow
Nudity: Green
Sex: Yellow
Review:
Those who know of the singer, Bobby Darin
(Kevin Spacey), and those who love music will
enjoy this biography. When he was seven, Darin
had rheumatic fever and as a consequence,
wasn't expected to live beyond the age of
15. His mother (Brenda Blethyn) fostered in
him a great love for music, especially for
Frank Sinatra. Becoming a famous singer in
the late 50's and the 60's, he married the
actress, Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth), when
they fell in love making a film together.
Talented as a singer and as an actor, Darin
was nominated for an Oscar for his performance
in the film Captain Newman, M.D., but his
career had some ups and downs. Very creative,
he liked to sing all different songs at his
concerts, but his audience only wanted to
hear his big hits, like Splish, Splash. He
was one of the first performers to write a
song about the Viet Nam war and about freedom.
He often had to use oxygen during breaks in
his performances because of his diminished
lung capacity. We might all remember him better
if he had not died so young at the age of
thirty-seven. Kevin Spacey wrote, directed,
produced, and starred in this movie. He has
been a huge fan of Darin's since childhood.
He sings all the Bobby Darin songs in the
movie and does an excellent job. There is
some strong language and a scene of sensuality.
I would say this movie is more for adults
who recognize the name of Bobby Darin. Young
fans of music may also appreciate this biography.
Would we all remember Darin better if he had
lived longer? What does it take to follow
your dream?
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 Linda
Thomas is a native Minnesotan. She
graduated from the University of
Minnesota with a double major in
sociology and psychology. Married
with a family, she has remained
in the Minneapolis area.
Linda has been a lover of movies
since she was a small child. This
love of film eventually brought
her to the point in life where
she is now, a film critic. She
was featured on WCCO radio for
three years on the “Dark
in the Morning” show with
Dark Star.
In December of 2001, Linda became
the film critic for the syndicated
“Ruth Koscielak Show”.
Linda sees over 150 movies a
year and has had the opportunity
to interview a number of directors
and actors when they are in town.
She has also appeared on a public
access show called the "Cinema
Judge" and has ventured into
writing for "Cinestar"
magazine in September 2002. The
Twin Cities movie magazine is
available, for free, at most local
Blockbuster's and local movie
cheaters.
Her website is: www.lindathomasmovies.com
As one of the few female reviewers
in the Twin Cities area, she brings
a unique point of view to her
reviews. Linda has raised two
children, a boy and a girl, and
knows what they like in movies
and what is appropriate. Hopefully,
her reviews will help your family
in choosing where to next spend
your movie-going dollar.
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