I've been a huge fan of "DEH" even before I watched it on Broadway, and have been an even bigger fan since then. I was super excited knowing the film adaptation is finally released, and yet quite concerned seeing how low the rating is.
Fortunately, after watching the movie myself, I'm not at all disappointed. In fact, I enjoyed every part of it and salute some re-interpretation they did in the movie. I can't say it was a perfect adaptation, especially knowing that you have to miss a couple of your favorite musical numbers from the original stage production, but all in all I think they did a wonderful job on the film as a standalone piece on its own. Some hardcore fans or critics may disagree, but at least for this particular fan (who also happens to be a filmmaker), I can say that the rating didn't do justice and anyone should not be discouraged by it for wanting to watch the movie. Still one of my fav movie musicals to date!