the new remake for Lifetime, directed by Allison Anders (Grace of My Heart), comes with high expectations - that it sadly doesn't meet
Review rate : B-by Tim Stack[Entertainment Weekly ]
that sort of happy dynamic is relatively easy to replicate, but when things get difficult, the chemistry between the actresses isn't crackling enough to really sell the passion behind the conflict
if you make it this far, you may be moved by Menzel's characteristically volcanic rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings." More likely, you'll just cry from boredom
a reduction of the original - smaller emotions, smaller performances, fewer songs, shorter running time (about 87 minutes versus 123) - and while that could have been an improvement, it's not