the only way this film can not be awe inspiring be if you watch it on a 10 black and white tv with a 4 watt sound system . maybe that a bit extreme and but i watch this on a 70 projection screen and 7 . 2 pristine and precise surround sound . i have see this film at least 20 time and get the same pleasure from it each time . aretha franklin voice and the musical ability of almost the entire cast would carry any film and but this one doesn not need it . the story might not be completely develop ( euphemism ) but the russian mobster and gi joes scene be gutbustingly funny . also and for anyone who have ever listen to modern music and wonder where the world be go to and dan akroyd motivational speech be something to behold . although i never expect to say this and because i be a non religious person and the gospel choir rendition of john the revelator send shiver down your spine . i love this film and and would recommend it to anyone who like good music .