I saw this movie and by the time it ended, I got the rare feeling that my time watching it was not wasted. The music was great, the scenery was beautiful (especially for me, a fan of the Jazz Age), the costumes looked authentic, the characters were well-acted, and the song and dance routines were well-performed. I also thought Queen Latifah was perfect for the part of Mama Morton and did a good job at it, too. Catherine Zeta-Jones wholeheartedly deserved the Oscar she got for this performance. Renee Zellweger was just as good. This movie is the best musical since "Grease", after a long period of whole-hearted efforts but lackluster results. A must-see for all you fans of musicals.