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Frankie Valli's brother slams 'Wonder Bread' Jersey Boys film
6 Jul
Summary
- Bobby Valli felt the film oversimplified the story, making it too much like a musical.
- He believes the movie should have highlighted the mob's influence on clubs.
- Bobby praised the Broadway musical's immense success, crediting Frankie.
Bobby Valli, brother of legendary singer Frankie Valli, recently offered a critical assessment of the 2014 film "Jersey Boys." While acknowledging the success of the Broadway musical that preceded it, Bobby expressed disappointment with the movie's narrative.
He felt the Clint Eastwood-directed film did not accurately represent the story of The Four Seasons. Bobby suggested the movie should have delved deeper into the gritty realities of the music scene, including the influence of mob figures who owned many of the clubs. He described the film's portrayal as overly sanitized, akin to "Wonder Bread."
Bobby credited his brother, Frankie, for his instrumental role in bringing the "Jersey Boys" musical to life. He noted that the production faced initial rejections but Frankie championed it, leading to its massive success, which significantly boosted his career.
