This remake is very enjoyable! If you love movie musicals, you will have a good time. But if the genre is not your cup of tea, you probably won't care for it. In any case, I don't understand why this movie was so panned by critics. I'm a huge fan of the original 80s version with Aileen Quinn and I thought this remake kept true to its spirit while putting some new spins on it. I thought the songs were fun and catchy (including the new ones). The chemistry between Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx gave the movie an emotional weight and yes, I did cry towards the end. I generally don't like remakes, but this movie hit all the right notes for me. Keep an open mind and don't let the critics warp your impressions.