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2. "Beyond the Sea" (2004): Though viewed as a disaster by many critics, "Beyond the Sea" is nevertheless endlessly fascinating, notably because of Spacey's almost bizarre performance. A labor of love for Spacey (who directed the picture), the biopic tells the story of famed... more singer, hoofer and actor Bobby Darin with an obsession and narcissism that pays off -- albeit in ways, perhaps, Spacey may not have intended. An odd cross between a sweet, well-intentioned biopic and a dark, self-centered Bob Fosse confession (a la "All That Jazz"), "Beyond the Sea" just oozes Kevin Spacey -- ego-fueled, corny yet effectively chilly and, in certain sequences, dazzling entertaining. Going through the major stages of Darin's life, Spacey sings all of Darin's songs himself with a gusto that's intriguingly naked. This is about Darin, for sure, but also Spacey, the actor and his dream. (Lionsgate Films)