Overview
- The Focus Features release opens nationwide on Dec. 25 with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson playing Milwaukee Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder.
- Craig Brewer wrote and directed the narrative adaptation of Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary, with Kohs credited as a co-writer.
- Critics highlight crowd-pleasing musical sequences and especially commend Hudson, who recently secured a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
- Several reviews fault abrupt transitions into heavier material and describe the overall tone as uneven.
- Home viewing is expected to follow Focus Features’ usual pattern, with PVOD likely in mid-January and a Peacock streaming debut projected around mid-February.