This Is The Greatest Show

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2018)

"The Greatest Showman" is a truly amazing movie that came out in late 2017. This movie was inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, a ringmaster and a prestigious showman. It is a gorgeous musical and tells the story of how Barnum started with nothing but later became a worldwide sensation after he opened his own circus. This movie included prominent actors and actresses such as Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya. This movie is hands down worth watching because from the very beginning the audience is hit with a really cool, mysterious scene. The audience sees Barnum's (Jackman's) shadow and he begins to sing and dance along with the other people in his circus. Following this song, the transition between the previous scene and the scene of Barnum's flashback to his childhood is extremely trippy but also mesmerizing. If you want to find out what the transition is, you have to watch the movie hehe. Each and every one of the songs are truly heavenly music to your ears. I've watched "The Greatest Showman" two times within two weeks and both times I was completely struck with amazement. The songs really touch your heart along with the plot itself. The plot is genuinely heart-warming, for I have shed a tear or two while watching every time. The point made from the story is really heartfelt. It teaches the audience that being "different" or "strange" from everyone else is a good thing because each person is unique in their own ways and beautiful in their own ways as well. Every person regardless of appearance or wealth has something truly worth admiring. This movie also encourages its audience to follow one's own dreams just as Barnum pursued his dream of opening a circus and doing more to aid his family financially. After Barnum lost his job as a clerk at a shipping company due to the company's bankruptcy, he took an enormous risk when he grabbed a loan from a bank to open his own museum. After he received little to no sales Barnum did not insist on giving up, for he persisted to gather "freaks" for his circus. I thought the best and main part of the movie was during the song "This Is Me". This song is played after Barnum rejects the "freaks" to socialize with him and the wealthy community. The audience is struck with sympathy for the circus performers and support them throughout the movie. This song was where I shed tears. There are numerous other parts of the movie which are really heartfelt and inspirational but you just have to watch it to find out. There will always be a few negative souls who aren't touched by the movie, for nothing can please each and every individual. A hater commented on the musical's "generic, bland, pop mixes" but in reality "The Greatest Showman's" music was gorgeous music to majority's ears. The music had a feel good vibe and truly illustrated the theme of the movie, which was that being "different" is a positive thing since each individual is unique and beautiful in their own ways. The hater also addressed his opinion of how the choreography was unsparing and that from the opening to closing credits there was no memorable number. This is obviously false since majority of the viewers commented of how they absolutely loved the opening scene where Barnum's shadow was shown and the music and choreography was truly glorious. In addition, the hater claimed there was no character development. This opinion was obviously wrong due to the fact that the entire story was based on Barnum's life, where he started off with nothing but developed into a wealthy, caring father. Although there are a few negative critics and fans who voice their own opinion, the movie is truly a special one. It earned an average of four and a half stars out of five and tons of spectators said that they absolutely loved the movie and would return to watch it multiple times. I, personally, have watched it twice already and would not mind watching it a few more times. My best advice would be to ignore the hateful comments and to go watch the movie and see how you like it yourself. I promise that you will fall in love and will return to watch it again and again.