Open your ears and feel your heart soar as Song Sung Blue hits all the right notes and will get your toes tapping! This wonderful musical biographical drama is a jubilant celebration of love, resilience, and the healing power of music that’ll have you humming Neil Diamond classics long after the credits roll. Audiences and critics alike have been praising its heartfelt performances and uplifting spirit, with Hudson earning a Golden Globe nomination and the film scoring solid positive reviews all round.
Based on a remarkable true story, Song Sung Blue follows Mike and Claire Sardina, two everyday dreamers in Milwaukee who form the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder, blending families, finding love, and chasing joy through life’s ups and downs. The film charts their rise from small-town gigs to heartfelt performances of hits like Sweet Caroline and Cracklin’ Rosie, while also navigating personal setbacks and the challenges that test their bond.
Director Craig Brewer brings warmth and authenticity to this musical tale, fusing lively concert scenes with intimate storytelling and themes of perseverance, community, and second chances. Hugh Jackman delivers magnetic vocals and charisma (think The Greatest Showman), Kate Hudson shines with emotional depth and stage presence (recalling Almost Famous), and Michael Imperioli adds rich supporting flavor (notable from The Sopranos).
You may enjoy Song Sung Blue if you liked La La Land (2016) or Walk the Line (2005).
