Thank you for your review, On Pointe.
The poor box office numbers aren’t that surprising, given that the picture has no stars and relatively few people under forty have heard of the music or its creators. (Of course, “In the Heights” didn’t do well, either.) The demographic most likely to come out for the movie are middle aged women, who are also less likely to show up for a boffo opening weekend. However, if numbers don’t improve it may be that other viewers were also underwhelmed and not passing on the good word.
I wasn’t overwhelmed by the old movie myself but it’s a classic and a more than adequate version that is readily available for viewing, and I can’t say I see an overpowering need for a new one. I’m guessing we have it because Spielberg wanted to do it. It’s true that The Critics Are Raving, but there’s no trust there as far as I’m concerned and I’m much more likely to repose confidence in the opinions I read in this forum. However, I will go eventually.
Please report in here if you go, people.