My husband and I saw this movie as we did not have the opportunity to see the play on Broadway. It so surpassed our expectations! Nathan Lane is a comic genius and the chemistry between he and Matthew Broderick is incredible! Will Farrell is hysterical (this is one of his funniest performances) and Uma Thurman is fantastic! I didn't think Zero Mostel's portrayal of Bialystock could be equalled, even by Nathan Lane, but alas, Lane proves once again that he is the best. Buy this and keep it in your DVD library....it's the new classic!