‘Song Sung Blue’ Review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Form a Neil Diamond Tribute Band in a Different Kind of Faith-Based Movie

'Song Sung Blue' Review

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson form a Neil Diamond tribute band in a different kind of faith-based movie — a pop nostalgia trip with a dark side.

Craig Brewer's film is a winning pop nostalgia trip with a dark side, based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sarina, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute band, performing as Lightning & Thunder.

It’s based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sarina (played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson), who in the late ’80s and ’90s formed a Neil Diamond tribute band, performing as Lightning & Thunder

The movie is rooted in the holly holy dream of devotion to the church of Neil Diamond, making it a faith-based movie in its own unique way.

Author's summary: A unique faith-based movie about a Neil Diamond tribute band.

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Variety Variety — 2025-10-27