The Greatest Showman (2017)
2017
PG
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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"The Greatest Showman" can be summed up in the words of Jackman’s Barnum, “men suffer for imagining too little, not too much.” It’s an undeniable spectacle that will dazzle and delight, even if the story itself is a touch forgettable. The... Read the full review »1 member likes this review.
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While it might not have the strongest story, I was incredibly entertained this films stunning visuals and musical numbers. The soundtrack is my favorite of 2017. Read the full review »0 member like this review.
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The true life story of the visionary P.T. Barnum and the birth of show business is celebrated in the cheery, sanitized fiction of “The Greatest Showman,” a crowd pleasing spectacle of a musical from director Michael Gracey. Barnum (Hugh Jackma... Read the full review »1 member likes this review.
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WHAT I LIKED: There are certainly things to like about Hugh Jackman's passion project 'The Greatest Showman,' as the version of events it's attempting to tell does pack some lovely core ideas about being yourself regardless of adversity, and many... Read the full review »0 member like this review.
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The Greatest Showman was unable to rewrite the stars with its formulaic story. Every year there is a "crowd pleaser", a film that has garnered criticism from industry experts but received overwhelming popularity from audiences. This was that film... Read the full review »1 member likes this review.
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The greatest showman is a very enjoyable and charming movie with incredible songs. Read the full review »0 member like this review.
