This 2014 reboot is the cinematic equivalent of a pop song: it's over-produced, a little shallow, and probably won't be a classic, but it's undeniably catchy. By moving the setting to modern-day New York, it manages to make a century-old story feel relevant to kids who have never seen a rotary phone.

It’s not going to win any awards for depth—and the critics were pretty harsh on it—but for a weekend afternoon, it’s a solid, safe bet. Wallis is a star, and while the movie leans hard on slapstick and shiny visuals, the heart of the 'Hard Knock Life' still beats.