ok and i be bless . i have see two very strong stage production and the one in new york with the original cast and and another at the san diego rep ( rosina reynolds and monique gaffney and you rock . ) . compare to either of these the movie be almost unwatchable . i have be plod through the dvd for the past two evening and be still not finish . way too much extraneous dialog and and waaay too many add scene and people . yes and the four major performance be quite good and esp . ms. streep . but compare stage to film be definitely an example of less be more . the thickening of the play to satisfy film goer need for scenic variety and specificity be a poor choice . please and please and please go find a stage production somewhere near you .