Dragged but not disappointed

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2011)

Yes, i was dragged to this movie, kicking and screaming, by my wife. Surely a date night could be spent better than with an age-defying primadonna and a talented-singer-not-actress? The only mitigating circumstance I looked forward to was Stanley Tucci. Leaving the theatre, I felt refreshed, invigorated and fulfilled. The movie is a good, well-directed musical that could be seen by both youngsters as well as oldsters. The music caters for most tastes and some of the adaptations of oldies are catchy and toe-tappingly good. Even the acting was good. Perhaps it was because, as seasoned stage muso's, it did not require acting, but just doing what they do frequently. Yet, it can be said that there were no incidents of over-acting, forcing or stumbling. There were some cheesy moments, sure, but real life is also filled with them, so what? Overall, an enjoyable two hours well spent. May even buy the DVD...