Overview
- The film dramatizes the true story of Milwaukee tribute duo Lightning & Thunder, adapted from Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary rather than serving as a Neil Diamond biopic.
- Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star under writer-director Craig Brewer, with Focus Features releasing the PG-13 feature in U.S. theaters on Dec. 25.
- Critics widely commend the onstage sequences and the leads’ vocals, with multiple outlets singling out Hudson’s turn; she has a Golden Globe nomination tied to the role.
- Reviews from publications including USA Today, TheWrap, Empire, the Boston Globe, and UPI describe effective musicality alongside concerns about uneven tone and familiar biopic mechanics.
- Neil Diamond’s catalog anchors the movie, and coverage notes his engagement with the production, including reported support and interactions with the cast.