ok, so it's not amovie everyone would rave about but if you like musicals with big production numbers...it's a winner! granted the story line is fragmented, but two numbers stand out. "be italian" is the best number in the show and kate hudson's piece isn't bad either. oscar winner marion cotlillard is terrific. this movie doesn't deserve to be panned. go see for yourself. it's on a par with "chicago"...enough said!