Good but could be better

Rating: 7/10 (13 February 2018)

The Greatest Showman is visually eventful and very entertaining movie. Music scenes are big and well done. Hugh Jackman is very charismatic as P.T Barnum and Zac Efron isn't just handsome, but can sing too. Their joint musical number, The Other Side, is breath taking to watch. All the other musical numbers are superior, especially freaks This is me is outstanding. Over all everything seems to be in right place in this movie, but... Dramaturgy of movie is too straightforward. Everything seems to happen too easy. From rags to riches, getting arrogant, back to the bottom and get up again just happen, without any drama. Movie could be little longer and added more drama to feel more realistic.
After all it is not a bad movie at all. It is visual, speedy and rhythmical movie. It sounds and looks great. Great acting, fine casting and well execute music numbers are great to watch. Clumsy script and lack of drama is still too verity.