I have seen the musical on stage an even dozen times (so obviously I loved the show and know quite a bit about it), so I was pretty apprehensive about this movie. Wow, was I impressed! They obviously can do more with the movie and fill in little gaps that the stage show is not able to portray. I can give you some examples but I don't want to spoil any of these tidbuts for the people who really know this show. Probably the only dissappointing thing about this movie is one of my favorite songs in the entire soundtrack isn't in the movie (until the credits) and that is Thank You for The Music. Would have thought they could work that one in there... but consider if that is the only complaint, then you need to go see this movie!!! I agree with one of the other reviewers...Pierce can't sing, but they way he plays it off and kind of harmonizes the way he speaks...it works, and doesn't come off as cheap! Great Cast - Great Movie - Great Music!
I took my 4 year old son to see the movie, because like all little boys he absolutely loves anything to do with Super Heroes - (Marvel or DC, he doesn't know the difference yet!) - I heard some parents talking about that it was too scarey for little ones... I disagree. Kids can see explosions and shooting every night on TV... this movie was a great example of good triumphing over evil... plus it was just COOL! :-) Adults will like it too... A little "tension" between Piper and Tony... plus, it was COOL! Great job Marvel... and Stans Cameo was hilarious!