I found this movie to be appealing. It seems a lot of reviewers went into the theater already knowing they were not going to like this film because they are fans of the original. Well then - why go at all? You have to approach this film as something new; then you will enjoy a simply entertaining film. Not a blockbuster; but entertaining. Russel Brand is very good, but I did find some of his lines hard to hear because they were very soft spoken. There are a number of funny, "under the breath" comments that I think were missed by some in the audience. Helen Mirren was excellent. Jennifer Garner seemed out of place in this film; she did not fit her role. I'm not familiar with Greta Gerwig's other work. I thought she presented a new, fresh face among young. actresses. I look forward to seeing more from her.