I was a little worried about the screen adaptation of this, I was fortunate enough to see the show on Broadway last summer. I will say this movie exceeded my expectations and more! The acting was marvelous, the scenery was perfect! It was just a feel good movie, making you want to sing and clap! I thought the "amateur" singing voices by some added a little to the realism....we can't all sing, you know, but it doesn't mean we aren't inspired to do so at times! I can't wait to see it again!
I would recommend this only because I am a HUGE M. Night Shyamalan fan. I believe that even his worst movies are good. With that said, I was quite disappointed, as the movie was touted to be scary, and it really wasn't. It was predictable and a lot of the acting was really bad. It had some great moments....but for the most part, left me waiting for his next movie.