I have only seen a few films in my life that have left me sitting there wondering if I should stand right there in the theater and applaud its brilliance. The mixture of amazing music and brilliant acting created an experience that you don't find often in film. I sat in my seat spellbound for its entire run time and not even once did I wonder if it was almost time to go. I'm a grown man and left the theater feeling like a little kid again, it ignited the part of my imagination that I forgot was there. Hugh Jackman gives an amazing performance that should have been nominated for an Oscar. I plead with anyone who reads this to ignore the pompous critics and to go and see this amazing film. You will not regret it!!!!