I liked the musical (Just saw the 25th anniversary show in Chicago two weeks ago...for a second time), and given that, hearing that the singing in this movie is subpar, I might catch this on DVD. The performances in the stage play are hard to compare to if you're not a professional stage performer/singer.
For those who are against musicals because its typically thought of as being for
I think Les Miserables is one you can make an exception for brehs. Hearing songs like "Do you hear the people sing" makes me want to pick up a rifle and fight for freedom in some open plain and shyt.