I’ve never seen a movie so ridiculously hyped that lived up to the expectations. Tied itself to the original story, but didn’t feel contrived. Was clearly rooted in the other film, but improved on the classic in every category. What a great movie theater experience is supposed to be. Great fun, music, performances, and even thrills. Definitely try to catch this one before it leaves the theater. Relationships, lives, and stories all get redeemed in the end.

• IMDB 8.6

• Rotten Tomatoes 97%/99%

• (PG-13)