I don't like musicals!

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2018)

First off I'm not a big musical fan. I like to get lost in a movie and, for me, the musical interludes detract from that feeling as I am also a musician and I just can't connect with the vast majority of the music in musicals. This film is entirely different, the songs add so much emotion, heart, soul, and add to the story like I've never experienced before.
The more you watch it the better it gets. It is an absolute masterpiece, one of only a handful of films that have had a truly profound affect on me. Hugh Jackman is great, Zendaya is brilliant, Zac Effron is astounding, and the direction is subtly beautiful.
I don't read critics reviews on films so I don't know what was written about this, Perhaps it wasn't a true reflection of Barnum's life? Well, when was a movie ever 100% life story? And I don't really think it matters, especially as it is a musical, the idea is enough for me. What is interesting is that the movie itself is somewhat a metaphor for much of what is wrong with critics and reviews. I think we have forgotten how to just enjoy a movie without dissecting every aspect of it and striving to feel like we know something the next person isn't smart enough to know.
This is my first ever review and I was very sceptical about this film due to my lack of enthusiasm regarding musicals, but this was a wonderful experience and one I won't forget in a hurry!
I'm a huge movie fan, written screenplays, and love all aspects of film. I realise reviews might want to contain a little more on structure, plot, pace etc, but for this one, just enjoy it!