The Song
Even the wisest of men was a fool for love.
Even the wisest of men was a fool for love.
Drama, Music, Romance
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2014
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Aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend. After reluctantly accepting a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival, Jed is love-struck by the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose “The Song,” which becomes a breakout hit. Thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation in the form of fellow performer Shelby Bale, Jed’s life and marriage begin to fall apart.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
116 min
Release date:
26 Sep 2014
Country:
US
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$1,009,620
Awards:
1 nomination
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
With its strong performances, musical and otherwise, this romantic melodrama is many cuts above the faith-based norm.
– Justin Chang,
Variety,
28 Sep 2014
fresh:
The performances are uniformly fine, which keeps things involving. Powell, in particular, is terrific.
– Randy Cordova,
Arizona Republic,
26 Sep 2014
rotten:
A ceaseless, hurtin' tune of a music-driven romantic drama, "The Song" plays out its tired refrain with all the subtlety of a Sunday sermon.
– Michael Rechtshaffen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Sep 2014
rotten:
The actors, none of whom have much experience, are quite convincing, but the story - Jed falls, then sees the error of his ways - is an oft-told one.
– Neil Genzlinger,
New York Times,
25 Sep 2014