It felt like a direct ripoff of "All That Jazz." SImilar plot, similar star, similar dance numbers. I was disappointed until Fergie's big number, "Be Italian," which stole the show. Most of the numbers after this were excellent, too. If you stick it out to the second halp, you may like it.
A likeable hero who gets himself into deep trouble, entirely through his own fault. Populated with interesting characters at every turn, this was a most enjoyable movie.