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Song Sung Blue Opens to Split Reviews, Strong Praise for Jackman and Hudson

Early reviews focus on standout lead performances, with split opinions on the film’s tone.

Overview

  • Focus Features’ narrative about Milwaukee tribute duo Lightning & Thunder opened in U.S. theaters on Dec. 25.
  • The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and is written and directed by Craig Brewer, adapting the 2008 documentary.
  • Critics laud the musical sequences and chemistry, with the Boston Herald grading it A- and the Chicago Tribune awarding 3.5 out of 4 stars.
  • Some reviewers object to a sharp tonal swerve, calling the experience jarring and uneven, according to FandomWire.
  • Hudson recently received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for her performance, and the film is rated PG-13 with a 2:13 runtime.