It is truly like its says in a quote on the dvd case "Everyone remember it how they need to " So you may not see anything i am saying here in this movie and have a whole different experience.
For me it was like the quote from Mike Wilber NBC news, "Clint Eastwood brings the magic to the screen" (Eastwood is the director) . But you HAVE to love the sixties music to get this movie and to enjoy it because that much of the movie IS that...and to an extent reflects the mind and hearts of those of us from that era, which that music was so appealing to. (Simple, sincere, heart, self liberating authenticity, love, make love not war, question authority (but dont shoot them!), BE the change you want to see, and so on)
i loved this movie. LOVE the music, the story itself, the acting, the lighthearted presentation of serious incidents /acts/decisions with serious consequences, that makes anyone walk away feeling freer and easier about their own challenges too and that they will simply not take us down. A fabulously well done portrayal of the characters by the actors. The music is fantastic if you liked those "oldies" which i always have (i am from that time so especially relate). At first i thought i was going to be bored, things seemed a little trite and slow moving or like it might be dumb drama but (it wasn't...it was well done actually and after you watch the rest you understand the slower pace and what seems like its dumb wasn't ...in the whole context of what is coming. Once the film got past the focus on introducing the characters and the opening story line and moved deeper into the real and true deeper personal issues, dreams, desires, struggles with blocks to these and keeping hope up, the pace picks up and the music gets EVEN better and better and the plot more interesting, especially because it's revealing the private thoughts, feelings and challenges of the musicians and mostly about the main character, Frankie Valli and what we or most of us didn't know about him. I always loved their music (The four seasons) but seeing what we didn't get to see in those days....enhances our experience of the music and the mere existence of this group and how they did what they did and how it evolved. Their story is worth knowing: how they got to be together in a group....how they worked with each other, their original name for their original "group" and how Frankie's incredibly unique voice and style and words to his songs changed and grew with his own personal growth. And what a mesmerizing voice it was and became even more so. Just hearing and watching them sing was worth seeing the movie but they gave you much more than that. I fell in love with all the guys and their different ways of seeing and doing things, and then seeing how such an incredibly diverse group of individuals could come together and produce such incredible sound/harmony in most provocative sounding blend of all their voices , instruments, and different personalities . It was very very interesting too to see the kind of person Frankie really was on the inside and to get to know him and the others from that perspective. That and more that you have to see the film to appreciate, made me and others i know want to see this movie again and again....just for the sheer fun and joy that is in it even in the midst of some of the seriously difficult times. I can watch it over and over and not at all be bored like at first i thought i was going to be..It's completely the opposite affect.
It is not any kind of hugely impactful or dramatic presentation as some films are when about some person's private life who was a "star". I think though it does leave you with new insights and understanding about people , maybe even yourself , that you don't realize at the time because OF how light hearted it is and they ARE, that that catches up with later (what are some unexpected influences on how you see your own life and your mind and heart too) as it just sort of takes you on a journey ...a ride through the hearts and minds and music of these really actually beautiful souls. And makes you want to know them and be their friends too. I think it is the kind of movie you want to see when you are not into heavy drama...or dumb comedy (this IS funny , but really funny not dumbed down humor or that you have to be stupid to get it. And when it's done you feel like dancing and singing yourself. or watching it again for the feeling you get from it and the experience of almost being there with them as though you are one of them, learning what they are, overcoming the same challenges, and faced with the same kinds of decisions and keeping yourself going forward and happy so you have soemthing worth giving to those you love....and to yourself. That is what i took away from it. Hmmm. Maybe i will just go and see it again now....smile.
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Another movie night and another GREAT SHOW! As usual after announcing "JerseyBoys" would be the featured movie, the club members leaped about gleefully! After a day of sunning everyone gathered in the clubhouse for ice cream sandwiches and sparkling water. We started the movie and the cheering was deafening! Everyone knew the songs by heart sang along with great enthusiasm! I don't think I have ever seen this many nudists sing in unison! The storyline of the movie was compelling and the music was glorious! This showing rivaled "Halloweentown 2" for sheer excitement and the acting was fantastic. After the showing we drank more than our share of flavored water and wandered aimlessly around the grounds. Before we all turned in for the night we had a sing along featuring Songs by Frankie Valli and the four Seasons! Thank you Amazon for making these great showing part of the nudist experience!
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