
It’s always hard for a theatre fan like myself to see an amazing musical transferred from stage to screen. Sometimes things work better on the stage, just as some stories work better on the screen. I’m sure it’s the same for a film fan, seeing a favourite film being transferred to the stage. The film of Jersey Boys received mixed reviews. Despite this, the film actually worked. To anyone who hasn’t seen the stage show, I can understand why they wouldn’t enjoy the film. With the release of the film version on DVD, here’s why Jersey Boys made a somewhat decent, but not quite adequate, transition.