I use iMovie should i upgrade to final cut pro ?

I use imovie and wonder if final cut pro is worth the upgrade

That's a hard question to answer.
Why not check out the free trial?
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/
Matt

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    Please don't laugh at my question...
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