A movie that will reflect your mood

Rating: 7/10 (5 February 2019)

A musical about a "freak show"
There are two ways to look at this film.
1:
A trite sickly dollop of Hollywood treacle where beautiful people fly around the screen belting out pop songs.
The supporting characters look up at the main character with damp, thankful eyes as he steamrollers over their lives.
2:
A heart warming piece of escapism with amazing sets, production and choreography.
An unwavering lesson that no matter what hand life has dealt you there is always a way to succeed.
In my opinion both of these statements are true and it really depends what mood you are in when you sit down to watch it.
Some of the plot elements will certainly stick in your throat.
My girlfriend absolutely loved this and (unsurprisingly) I think this may lean more towards a female audience.
But the songs were great, there is always something going on and it didn't feel too long.