They could give away the tickets for all I care. The movie has been made several times in the past and was fairly good. Like most remakes, the re-makers are trying to sell the idea that their version is much better than the previous ones. In most cases, the only thing bigger is their egos and the only thing better is screen resolution. And as for being a musical, maybe they should have hired non-stutterers who can say the lines rather than have to sing them.
I loved it on stage 20 years ago and I loved it on film last weekend..
Beautiful music.Wonderful film.
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