The Greatest Movie

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2017)

This film was almost indescribable. This is a movie that raises your pulse and leads you to tap your feet, bob your head, mouth your new favorite song and even silently clap at the end of a Broadway-worthy performance. From the first few seconds of the opening scene, I was hooked. Hugh Jackman is a true star, and this film does not let the audience forget it. The taps of his foot and the ease of his movements, combined with his charismatic voice and dapper appearance, are almost mesmerizing. Zac Efron has the same effect on the audience, appealing especially to viewers under 30, and adds a likeability Bring in the rest of the circus squad, as well as the fun dancing of, yes, even Barnum's young daughters, and the film makes a viewer want to get up and dance. If I am being honest, I came home from the showing, found "The Greatest Show" and "This is Me" on Spotify, and attempted to recreate the dance pieces in my room. The music runs through your body and gives rhythm to the rhythmless.
The music and dance are not the only parts of the show to be applauded; the storyline and delivery are gripping and memorable. Based on a true story, this film transports the audience into a time that is so distant and almost forgotten, but pulls on the heart and reminds viewers of the hardships of our predecessors and the ingenuity required to rise up from the bottom. This film is inspiring, aggravating, tear-jerking, passionate, and full of wonder.
I could not help but have a smile on my face during most of the performances, sit on the edge of my seat during many scenes, and route for the good guys through it all.
If you are looking to end your year with a BANG and find a new favorite movie for the next year, go out and watch The Greatest Movie. It is quite a show.