Michael Ritchie (Madonna's latest ex husband) is certainly a talented enuf director to handle the translation of this legendary Off Broadway musical to the screen, but it just does not work. A talented cast appear against what looks like the Missouri countryside, the usual bad mistakes are made re-vamping the narrative and the music, and it all comes out clunky and weird. Only the touching last 15 minutes of the film are worth watching, and we are reminded that this show is only perfect for the small theatrical venue, with minimal staging, props and sets. A valiant effort, but way off target.visit tzonline.blog.com
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Madonna's ex-husband is Guy Richie. Get your directors straight.