Review for Fame - Go - FAME - lame but uplifting! Grade: B-minus (Based on advance VIP press preview projected onto a silver screen at a movie theater

Review for Fame - Go - FAME - lame but uplifting! Grade: B-minus (Based on advance VIP press preview projected onto a silver screen at a movie theater) Wed. Sept. 23. FAME is a 107-min re-imagined re-make of the 1980 original FAME movie. I've watched the original many years ago - and in comparison, I like the original better. The 1980 original FAME had more 'grit' and conflicts compared to this latest play-it-safe 'sweet' uplifting incarnation. I enjoyed ALL the music, singing, dancing, drama, etc. but I just wish the plot had more going for it - and that the director, Kevin Tancharoen, would focus more on developing the 'flat' characters. Nevertheless, it was a treat to see FAME showcase diversity - a stable of talented young performance artists. We were also treated to the talented Megan Mullally singing! Debbie Allen is back - this time as the principal. Bebe Neuwirth was a treat to watch portraying a no-nonsense brutally-honest dance instructor. VERDICT: Highly recommended for fans of musicals. Good kids/family-friendly movie. Worth checking out.