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For Bobby Darin, performing was his life. It kept his heart beating. He came alive onstage, even when he was near collapse offstage. From the age of seven, Walden Robert Cassotto--Little Bobby knows the odds are stacked against him. Rheumatic fever has permanently damaged his heart, and he’s not expected to make it to age fifteen. Bobby’s family pour all their energies into caring for him. Bobby’s... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Adaptation and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 58 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 17th (limited); December 29th (select cities) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for strong language and a scene of sensuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Lionsgate, MGM Distribution Company, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$6,144,806 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"It spins itself into some spangled netherworld where Spacey's ego and his eagerness to immortalize '60s crooner Bobby Darin form a sort of mutual admiration society." more...
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C+ |
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Where Jamie Foxx disappears inside his Ray Charles, Spacey never lets you forget you're watching him." more...
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C+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Bobby Darin's life provides a less-than-perfect template for a biopic..." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"There are a lot of things to admire..." more...
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B |
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