Interesting.
This is my wifes' favorite movie. She really likes the music and happiness in the movie.
She just watched it again this afternoon.
I'm with your wife on this one. I loved it since it was beautifully filmed, fun, and a '10' on the dance meter. I do agree at first it was painfully uncomfortable to watch Brosnan sing, but he still is a looker.
It's a musical, not heavy drama - pure escapism.