i totally enjoy this movie . the scene have an appeal fantasy element and while at the same time and the plot manage to explore true to life human situation such a bullying of those who be different . the music be incredible and and mostly consist of original score . it include gospel and rock and classical and seamlessly integrate in a new way that work extremely well . the plot be somewhat predictable and possibly a little sappy and but those element be easily overcome by the moment to moment execution of the story . think of a modernize oliver with robin williams a fagin to a group of homeless and musically talented kid . plus extra element of romance and intrigue and and you will have a bit of an idea about this movie . the three main character be all physically beautiful people who manage to convey the story with a minimum of dialog . additional character and include terrence howard a the social worker and jamia simone nash a the young girl in the church choir and and leon g. thomas a the young boy who befriend the musical prodigy and contribute strong performance and pizazz . someone sit near me state it be impossible for even a prodigy to learn music so quickly and at such a young age . however and this be not true . check out jay greenberg and a young music student currently study at julliard . in the end and this movie be at least an endorsement and celebration of the significance of music in our life and at most a transcendent and fun experience to watch . i rarely like to see any movie more than once and but definitely want to see this again . take the family this be for child and teen and adult . don not miss it be my recommendation .