Carrying the Banner

I first discovered Newsies when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, and my mom let me choose the movie to rent on some Friday night. It was the beginning of multiple obsessions: Christian Bale, catchy song and dance numbers, and unions. :)

In a moment of nostalgia I put it in my Netflix queue, and just watched it tonight. Truly, it's just as good as it was way back in 1992. I definitely still know all the moves to "Seize the Day" from my jr. high show choir days. Awesome.

I was surprised to see that this was one of Disney's lowest grossing films. Everyone I know loves it, but hey, we were kids, and suckers for a song and dance. The whole Broadway Disney crew needs to get working on a live action version to open about 10-15 years from now. I guarantee every person my age will totally take their kids to see it, just to relive their childhood. It'd make a killing.