Hugh Jackman Nears Huge Box Office Breakthrough With New Flick

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Hugh Jackman‘s new musical is generating buzz as it approaches a significant release. Directed by Craig Brewer, the film, Song Sung Blue, is based on the real-life story of musicians Mike and Claire Sardina (played by Jackman and Kate Hudson). The couple, struggling performers, create a tribute band to Neil Diamond called Thunder & Lightning, and their journey demonstrates that it’s possible to find both love and achieve your ambitions at any age.

Released on Christmas Day, Song Sung Blue earned $12 million over the five-day holiday weekend. This brought Hugh Jackman’s total worldwide box office earnings, from films where he played the lead, to nearly $6.5 billion – a remarkable $6,499,550,872, according to data from The Numbers.

He recently achieved a new high on Rotten Tomatoes, with Song Sung Blue earning an impressive 98% audience score – higher than any of his other films. Throughout his long and successful career, he’s had many popular movies with viewers, including Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) at 94%, The Prestige (2006) with 92%, and both X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Logan (2017) which both scored 91%.

Watch the trailer for Song Sung Blue below.

‘Song Sung Blue’ Is Certified Fresh With Critics

Okay, so critics weren’t completely blown away by Song Sung Blue, but honestly, regular viewers like me absolutely loved it! It still got a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 76%, and everyone kept saying how genuine and heartfelt it was, plus the acting was just amazing.

Screen Rant’s Alex Harrison was captivated by the movie’s music and the charming connection between the lead actors. He believes the experience of watching the film is more impactful than trying to analyze it.

Despite all the hype, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is really just a simple story about people who want to bring joy to others – that’s what motivates the filmmakers. It’s not likely to be anyone’s top film of the year, but it’s definitely an enjoyable moviegoing experience.

Film critic Julian Roman praised Jennifer Hudson’s performance as Claire Sardina, calling her a standout and potentially the best of her career. He specifically highlighted her impressive vocals and powerful stage presence, noting her remarkable range.

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The way the actress portrays Claire’s deeply difficult personal battles is incredibly powerful and emotionally impactful. Claire’s story takes a devastating turn, making the second half of the film particularly harrowing. The couple’s initial success abruptly ends as they face overwhelming hardship, and the author doesn’t shy away from portraying the bleakness of their situation with raw honesty, avoiding any unnecessary sensationalism.

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster with Song Sung Blue! This show takes you from pure happiness to deep sadness, all wrapped up in dazzling costumes, upbeat music, and unforgettable songs.

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2025-12-29 05:03