Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians in Milwaukee (terrifically played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Lightning & Thunder experience soaring success and also devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Real life couple Mike and Claire Sardina became a cult hit in their home state, but it wasn't an easy ride.
Jackman is a great Neil Diamond impersonator, sounding almost like him, and looking almost like him. Hudson is also excellent, doing her own singing as Claire, who before she joined Mike in the Neil Diamond tribute world had a thriving act as Patsy Cline. Kate Hudson won nominations for Best Actress at Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for this role.
Cert 12A