This is a charming and beautifully shot exercise, albeit one with a couple of script issues that hold it back from being as wonderful as it could be. The script doesn't really bust out of cliché very much, and often seems to rely on coincidence to allow plot developments to come along, rather than seeding things on a deeper level to pay off later. It's a pity because Chu is a great musical director, coming up with inventive ways to shape scenes all over, and the performers are all great fun to watch. This isn't Miranda's greatest score either but it has pulse and energy to it that keeps things rolling along even when the plot beats are familiar, and it's a delightful emotional experience.
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