Faithfully adaptation of the play, but somehow didn't transfer well to the screen.

Rating: 6/10 (20 June 2014)

Saw the movie at the midnight show today and was very disappointed. Movie was well done and the actors were very good. Eastwood even did a great job at directing. However, it was definitely lacking the excitement of an actual stage performance. If you never saw the stage play, you probably will enjoy it more. If you have seen the play, save your money and wait for the DVD. On stage, it was exciting to hear the songs. Watching the movie, you keep hoping to hear the real Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons voices on the soundtrack. Tries real hard, but just doesn't transfer well to the screen. The same holds true like the bad movie versions of A Chorus Line, Phantom of the Opera and Rent. Do yourself a favor; see the play again and skip this movie!