Running time: 132 minutes. Rated PG-13 (thematic material, some strong language, some sexual material and brief drug use). In theaters Dec. 25. If there’s one slam-dunk choice in “Song Sung Blue,” ...

1) Patsy Cline: A 60-second cut of a Patsy Cline song (or similar classic country style) showcasing vocal strength and storytelling. 2) Louise Seger: A 30–60 second monologue (may be from the show) ...

"Song Sung Blue," a movie about a Neil Diamond tribute act, seems like a hokey project for Craig Brewer, the director of such gritty dramas as "Hustle & Flow" and outrageous biopics as "Dolemite Is My ...