Song Sung Blue gets its name from a Neil Diamond song, but rather than depict his life in a regular ol’ biopic, it instead depicts the love story behind a tribute band that covers his work. It’s still a biopic, sure. But it captures an angle of the music business that Hollywood hasn’t honored so much before, the performers who were inspired by the greats and ended up settling for what they can have. It’s a new story, one that Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson carry with incredible chemistry. At a time the industry was accused of being unoriginal, Song Sung Blue proves there’s still stories to be told, just by moving the spotlight to where it hasn’t shined yet.
"At two hours and 11 minutes, the film often feels overstuffed and too melodramatic for its own good... But even with those flaws, it’s still hard to look away from the silly sincerity that powers the film."
— Christian Zilko
"[Kate] Hudson’s anguished performance holds it together. This is let-it-rip acting with the fussiness burned off."
— Owen Gleiberman
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
