Because I didn't watch the original (nor do I intend to), I didn't have any expectations going into watching this. Absolutely loved this movie! I admit based on the bad reviews I was a little apprehensive at the start but the movie quickly won me over. Sometimes simplicity is best - this didn't try to be overly funny, overly artsy, overly 'woke' or overly action-packed - it just hit all the right notes (when it needed to) to make it a great watch.
Again, I'm surprised I liked it so much - 9/10 I'd give it personally