I've always had a deep fondness for Héctor Babenco's 1984 version. With Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna both artists I admire in the cast of this new musical adaptation, my expectations were high. But the truth is, this film, its budget, and the cultural legacy inherited from both the novel and the original movie were simply too big for Bill Condon to handle. There's a pervasive sense of unfinishedness hanging over the whole thing. Honestly, the moment they invited Ben Affleck to the premiere, it was clear where things were headed no studio that truly believes in its film feels the need for such a clumsy PR stunt.

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