This movie is an addiction!!!

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2018)

This is the BEST movie I have see in a long, long, time! Be prepared, because once you see it, you'll be completely addicted. I've seen it twice already, and going to see it a 3rd time tomorrow, before it leaves the theater. And then, I'm getting the dvd on 3/6/18 as soon as it come out! This is a movie that inspires, uplifts, and bonds people. Two great messages in this movie: 1. What makes you different makes you special and unique, and it's ok to celebrate that. 2. Don't lose sight of why you were following your dreams. Two beautiful messages, especially in today's world. This is NOT a biopic! For those who criticize it because it's not factual, hello, it's a movie! They tell you flat out that it's inspired by some actual events and people, but it's not meant to be factual. It's meant to inspire and entertain the masses, and that it does perfectly! Everything about this movie is magic! The cast, the music (oh man, the music!!!!), the dancing, the acting, the scenery, the costumes...they just all come together to create the most spectacular film. Justin and Benj are incredible writers/composers, and they nailed the music! It's been almost a month since I've seen it the first time, and I've listens to the songs every single day. You can't help but to sing and dance along! I encourage you to check out the two YouTube videos of Hugh Jackman singing "From Now On", and Keala Settle singing "This Is Me" from the 20th Century Fox Greenlight sessions. The stories behind getting this movie made make you love and appreciate it even more! This movie was a true labor of love, especially for the director Michael Gracey and Hugh Jackman. I love Hugh before, and this movie made me love him even more, if that's possible. He and everyone put their whole heart in this movie, and you see it. You see and feel the emotions in every moment, in every song, in every dance, in every scene. Zac, Michelle, Zendaya, Keala, and the entire cast were brilliant! I don't remember ever hearing such applause and the end of a movie before, but this movie got it! And to think, I almost didn't see it. The commercials I had seen peaked my interest, but I wasn't quite sure. Thankfully, my sister saw it already and wanted to see it again, and already bought us tickets. I'll probably wear out the dvd fast! If you're hesitating, don't! You won't regret it! Update: Saw it a 3rd time and immediately wanted to see it again! An older woman (late sixties - early 70's), her daughter, and teenage grandson were in the theater, and I got talking with the older woman. I told her it was my 3rd time, and after the movie, she told me she totally understands why I saw it 3 times, and she couldn't wait to see it again. Her daughter and grandson loved it too! 3/6/18 can't come soon enough!