This film is not as much fun watching it alone as I would guess it would be with a group of people nor is it necessary to see the original 30's cult film, but it helps with some of the inside jokes.Krisitn Bell is particularly good here, showing great charm, comedic timing and a voice well suited for this type of musical. Alan Cumming is also a standout (as always) and the whole cast has fun with their roles.
I didn't find the songs as memorable after one initial viewing like I did with a film like "Hairspray" (2007) but this 'movie verison of a musical based on a movie' genre can be quite tricky (see "The Producers" as a good example of something getting lost in the translation). I may give the soundtrack a more thorough listen and append this review.
