This is like Rocky except that it is focussed on the music world. And let's face it, breaking into any entertainment form, whether it is sports or movies or music, is tough. The Jazz Singer does a pretty good job of showing that. While Neil Diamond may not ne a great actor, he is respectable. He shows that he has good range from joy to anger and sadness. I particularly enjoyed the scene at the end with his dad. When he tells him that he is a grandfather and his dad succumbs and then shows a little compassion, it was a great scene.
Although I am not a huge Diamond fan, musically that is, I have to admit that the soundtrack to this film is enjoyable. And even though I am not American, I felt a sense of pride when he sings Coming To America in this film. It jump starts your sense of being and it makes you want to succeed at whatever long lost ambition you once had. I guess this song is similar to Born In The USA. They are different themes but they ultimately say the same thing. Pride.
The Jazz Singer is a pretty good film and even though I don't think it is anywhere on video, if it ever comes on TV one night, take a look at it. It is a good musical and not a bad film. And in a way, it is on the same level as Karate Kid and Rocky. It's about not giving up on your dream, it's about hope and it's about pride. Those elements alone make it worth watching.
Although I am not a huge Diamond fan, musically that is, I have to admit that the soundtrack to this film is enjoyable. And even though I am not American, I felt a sense of pride when he sings Coming To America in this film. It jump starts your sense of being and it makes you want to succeed at whatever long lost ambition you once had. I guess this song is similar to Born In The USA. They are different themes but they ultimately say the same thing. Pride.
The Jazz Singer is a pretty good film and even though I don't think it is anywhere on video, if it ever comes on TV one night, take a look at it. It is a good musical and not a bad film. And in a way, it is on the same level as Karate Kid and Rocky. It's about not giving up on your dream, it's about hope and it's about pride. Those elements alone make it worth watching.