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Maybe we've all come to expect far too much from movies. I personally don't venture out to a theater all too often anymore, because I don't care for what movies have come to (mostly computer generated special effects and not too much else). There have been some "independent" movies for which I am very grateful; those seem to be less and further in between as of late. In this particular case, come on - it's a silly movie, as it was designed to be. Has no one in the last decade read a review of the stage show? I saw it tonight because my wife wanted to see it. It was, well, silly. I was entertained. I didn't go in expecting Dr. Zhivago, therefore, I wasn't disappointed. Meryl Streep did a fantastic job, and probably enjoyed herself, too. There is so much to be grouchy about in this world. I don't think this movie qualifies, though. No one will make you waste your money on it if you don't approve. Too bad this can't be said of unjustifiable wars, no bid contracts, etc.
