If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.