I have to say, as an uber fan of the original, I was not expecting much from this remake. However, I was pleasantly surprised. While the chemistry was not automatic for the characters like it was in the original, the actors did get there eventually and the story became more believable. I also enjoyed the slight tweaks to the story-line and Sarah Hyland's portrayal of Lisa was much more likable than Jane Brucker's version. Also, the explanation for Johnny's dismissal seems a little more believable in this version as opposed to a cute little old couple stealing wallets in the original.
I was not really a fan of the actor's singing numbers because it often felt more like they were all lip-syncing. I also thought that Baby should have been a bit better of a dancer by the end of the movie. Not sure if this was an artistic choice or if Abigail Breslin should have had more dance training.
Overall, enjoyed the movie despite all the naysayers.
I was not really a fan of the actor's singing numbers because it often felt more like they were all lip-syncing. I also thought that Baby should have been a bit better of a dancer by the end of the movie. Not sure if this was an artistic choice or if Abigail Breslin should have had more dance training.
Overall, enjoyed the movie despite all the naysayers.