This is 10 times better than the original movie. A lot more songs, better sung than in the other movie. I can't compare it with the musical because I have never seen it in that form. However, all involved did such a great job. The only reason it doesn't deserve a 10 is because of the casting of Kim. They really couldn't find a younger girl? She doesn't look 16 by any stretch of the imagination. Everyone else was perfect. Vanessa Williams looks so Latina and her singing is right on point. Jason Alexander actually looks handsome. And I can't stop talking about how much better job they did with the music, the singing, the harmonies, etc. I can't believe I've never knew about this movie until today.