Music is better--better singers (Bobby Darin, Pat Boone), songs seem better somehow, better use of music in the background, maybe music recorded better, too.
Not sure that I liked the story better, though. Of the subtle differences in story, I think I prefer the 1945 version overall. Okay, maybe 1 or 2 story changes I liked better in this version. Still I think I'd take the 1945 story with the 1962 music. This might be an interesting movie to look at as a crossover/clash of 50s values (which win out) and the 60s values to come (which do flavor the show some). I may be reading in some of the 60s bit--reading in something that isn't there. But, it isn't just a modernization of the 1945 version. There is something a little bit different about it--something besides the singing--and that's what I think it is. It's trying to cross over into the 60s, but isn't ready to leave the 50s yet.
My recommendation, watch for the music--and if you like looking at those early race cars.
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