The Jazz Singer Reviews
... A safe vehicle for any newcomer to the widescreen because the storyline has universal appeal. [Full review in Spanish]
| Mar 28, 2023
…a wildly amusing film, a vanity project from a star who has got little to be modest about…
| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 27, 2022
The protagonist manages to get through his dilemma between a profane love and home, with the help of Laurence Olivier, at the helm of the veteran Richard Fleischer, and under the umbrella of a soundtrack that will please its fans. [Full Review in Spanish]
| Aug 20, 2019
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 9, 2008
Stick with Jolson's version via 1927. Or even the Danny Thomas take. Skip Neil.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Feb 17, 2008
The third and, one hopes, final remake of THE Jazz Singer is the least interesting attempt so far.
| Original Score: 1/4 | Jan 8, 2008
The most cautious soft-rock superstar movie debut you'll ever get to see.
| Jun 24, 2006
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 1, 2005
painfully schmaltzy
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Feb 7, 2005
Diamond tries his best. Olivier over compensates, but the songs are classic.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 8, 2005
The Jazz Singer has so many things wrong with it that a review threatens to become a list.
| Original Score: 1/4 | Oct 23, 2004
Mr. Diamond, looking glum and seldom making eye contact with anyone, isn't enough of a focus for the outmoded story.
Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 | Aug 30, 2004
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Sep 23, 2003
Full Review | Original Score: 0/5 | Aug 22, 2003
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 4, 2003
The roughest of Diamonds, this will only interest fans of the singer and those with a passion for poor pictures.
| May 24, 2003
An unintentional laff riot. Olivier is so over the top that it's mesmerizing.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | May 12, 2003
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 13, 2003
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 11, 2002
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 31, 2002