In the world of Netflix and Hulu and Amazon Prime, it's easy to get lost in the same shows each time you sit down to watch something for a few hours. But, here are a few reasons you should break that cycle to watch Disney's remake of "Newsies," which is now on Netflix for your viewing convenience and pleasure.
1. The soundtrack
Hit after hit, you'll be wishing you could sing along on the first watch.
2. The dancing
So much great dancing, spinning, jumping and moves you could never do but want to try.
3. Jack Kelly
At first, you love to hate him, and then you just love to love him.
4. The rewrite
Love the classic? The writers were sure to keep what you loved, and add more to take in.
5. The New York accents
Dey ain't doing that ta me!
6. The set design
Simple and clever, just like our Newsies.
7. Our newsies
Yes, the gang is all here and you're going to want to take each of them in for dinner.
8. Katherine
She's a star you can see even in the city smog.
9. New songs
Brooklyn's Here.
10. The Katherine and Jack romance
It's great, let's not deny that.
11. Teddy Roosevelt
A hilarious addition to the cast.
12. The quotes
Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.
13. The story
It's relevant, even if it's dated.
14. Crutchie
You'll spend half of the play missing him.
15. Medda
She's rich.
16. Hannah
She's really great, silly.
17. The Jacobs brothers
Without them, where would we have been?
18. It's on Netflix
Stop rewatching Friends and take two hours to watch this master piece, it's right there if you look for it.
19. The jokes
"I'll be living on the streets." "You already live on the streets." "A worse street."
20. Brooklyn
They're spunky and great and come to save the day.
21. The friendships
Those boys are all out there looking out for each other.
