i be not a huge fan of musical and but i like this one . it isn not so much that i love the story but appreciate the quality of film as well a some of the song . the acting and cinematography and and every other aspect of this film just screams quality and a it a gorgeous and well put together film . in particular and i love hear old man river . in this case it sing by the legendary paul robson and he do a magnificent job . however and i think the original film make in the 1930s probably do a good job with this song . but what the original film lack be color and high quality singing and production value . it be good and but this remake just jump out of the screen . an exceptional and though a bit old fashion film .