There's already a clear bias for this film going in as it's directed by his son. Clearly a set up to fawn over the late Neil Bogart but it didn't feel like it did anything and maybe that's why he was forgotten by the music history books because nothing astounding happens in the film. Neil Bogart didn't create the soundtrack of our lives the artistry and musicality were simply by Donna Summers, Isley Bros, etc own merit and to paint it otherwise is just revisionism from a clout chasing son.
The role of Neil Bogart was supposed to be played by Justin Timberlake and I think he would've done a better job than Jeremy Jordan. JT is actually the one with the R&B roots and style of singing compared to Jeremy who can't seem to shake off acting with his mouth trying to look sly. The wig seems to have a life of it's own and with a $27 million dollar budget I would've expected better. But then again the green screen told me all I needed to know, which is majority of the budget went to music licensing. Casey Likes as Gene Simmons is just cringe.
The role of Neil Bogart was supposed to be played by Justin Timberlake and I think he would've done a better job than Jeremy Jordan. JT is actually the one with the R&B roots and style of singing compared to Jeremy who can't seem to shake off acting with his mouth trying to look sly. The wig seems to have a life of it's own and with a $27 million dollar budget I would've expected better. But then again the green screen told me all I needed to know, which is majority of the budget went to music licensing. Casey Likes as Gene Simmons is just cringe.