Sheri and I attended this movie of Neil Diamond music. It is the story of Lightning (Hugh Jackman) and Thunder (Kate Hudson) a couple of singers who did a Neil Diamond tribute concert. They meet doing impersonations of other singers. And eventually team up and create a Neil Diamond act. They marry. Their children add an important part to the story. She has two children, Rachel and Dana (Ella Anderson and Hudson Hensley.). He has a daughter Angelina (King Princess.) Rachel and Angelina become friends. There is much negativity to their performing, but they persevere and overcome. They do the opening act for Pearl Jam, and sing with Eddie Vedder (John Beckwith.)
But tragedy intervenes. Thunder is hit by a car and loses a leg. She spirals into depression with pain medication addiction and psychotic features. They eventually land when she is admitted into a psychiatgric hospital. She rekindles the dream and instills this in Lightning. They first perform in a Korean restaurant, but eventually get a large concert show, the same day as a Neil Diamond show. They both sell out. That night they are to meet Neil Diamond, but again fate intervenes. Lightning's heart catches up with him.
I do not think you can get through this movie without tears. The last tribute sung byThunder to Lightning is very emotional. "I've Been this Way Before"
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