Based on a true story of two amateur cocktail lounge singers, Mike and Claire Sardina (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson), Song Sung Blue begins like a made for TV movie, and more or less ends in the same style. Yet for the majority of its running time, it benefits from a full commitment by its two stars. They're not only decent singers themselves, but they also immerse themselves heartily into their roles. When Claire suffers a physical injury from a car accident, and the Mike experiences the deterioration of his ailing heart, collective depression follows. Audience will be hard pressed to remain indifferent.
Craig Brewer's last notable movie was 2019's Dolemite is my Name. With Song Sung Blue, he recaptures some of the old magic that brought on his Hollywood success with Hustle & Flow (2005). This movie is proof that an average storyline can be greatly elevated by dedicated performances. It's not something I'll be looking to watch again anytime soon, but I won't be forgetting it for a while either.
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