Plot
The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 7.5/10 (371 voted)
Critic's Score: 55/100
Director: Clint Eastwood
Stars: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda
Storyline
Jersey Boys is a musical biography 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 (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.
Writers: Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice
Cast: Vincent Piazza -
Tommy DeVito
John Lloyd Young -
Frankie Valli
Steve Schirripa -
Vito
Christopher Walken -
Gyp DeCarlo
Kathrine Narducci -
Frankie's Mother
Lou Volpe -
Frankie's Father
Johnny Cannizzaro -
Nick DeVito
Michael Patrick McGill -
Officer Mike
Jacqueline Mazarella -
Angry Woman
Michael Lomenda -
Nick Massi
Lacey Hannan -
Angela
Scott Vance -
Detective #1
Steve Rankin -
Detective #2
Ivar Brogger -
Judge
Scott Michael Vance -
Prison Guard
Trivia: Jon Favreau was the first choice to direct. See more »
User Review
Author:
Rating: 9/10
Going into the movie I knew and liked the Four Season's music, but was
unsure if I would like the movie (it would not have been my first or
second pick to go see). However, I was able to see an early viewing of
the film and took advantage of it. I must say I LOVED it. It had all of
the songs I loved. The film has the right amount of humor when needed.
I have not seen the Broadway show version. If you like their music it
is worth going just for that as it is a mix of recordings from the Four
Seasons and also recordings from the cast. While it is rated R for
language, I did not find it excessive. Erich Bergen's performance stood
out for me.
I have never seen a Clint Eastwood film that he has been either a
producer or director. I was wary about seeing the film, but must admit
that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would Recommend this film
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