Since this was a TV production my wife goaded me into renting for our daughter, I had pretty low hopes for it, especially since it was a remake of a well-loved classic motion picture. But I was shocked and amazed when I wound up enjoying it more than the previous version.
(I guess the following could be viewed as containing spoilers, so consider yourself warned) For starters, this one feels much more like a stage play in which the inclusion of songs makes a little more sense. Kathy Bates' version of Mrs. Hannigan is sober, and more clothed, which will make parents more grateful. and they got rid of that ridiculous chase sequence, opting for a more low-key ending that takes place entirely in the Warbucks home. Thankfully.
Everything that I didn't like about the original movie has been removed, making this a much stronger film. Heck, I even get a little choked up at the end. And that's coming from a 20-something cynical guy. So take that for what it's worth.
(I guess the following could be viewed as containing spoilers, so consider yourself warned) For starters, this one feels much more like a stage play in which the inclusion of songs makes a little more sense. Kathy Bates' version of Mrs. Hannigan is sober, and more clothed, which will make parents more grateful. and they got rid of that ridiculous chase sequence, opting for a more low-key ending that takes place entirely in the Warbucks home. Thankfully.
Everything that I didn't like about the original movie has been removed, making this a much stronger film. Heck, I even get a little choked up at the end. And that's coming from a 20-something cynical guy. So take that for what it's worth.