Huge disclaimer: I personally, actually LIKED the movie! However… My guest (a hardcore fan of the original series who has been eagerly awaiting this movie for years) and I were literally the ONLY PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE THEATER, on opening day. We both enjoyed the film. It had heart, humor, and for its low, $5 million budget, it actually looked like a well-lit, regular studio film. I had seen a couple of episodes of the original show, while my guest owns every episode from the 3-year run, and knows all the lyrics from all the songs by heart. Our expectations were not too high, due to the bad buzz the film had been receiving, and due to the lackluster response to the trailer — and our expectations were exceeded.
TROJAN’S “JEM” FLOPS, BUT BRUIN GEMS ARE TOPS
