A colourful, inspiring and energised musical likely to get your soul cheering!

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2018)

I was hooked upon seeing the trailer for the first time, and the film itself failed to disappoint me. I have seen this movie twice in theatres now and I am still itching to see it again. This masterpiece didn't receive a welcoming reception from the critics, nevertheless this movie has proved a great success for lovers of theatre, music and arts. Personally I think it's a great movie for all, filled with ridiculously catchy and joyful music, extravagant dance sequences, and endless amounts of inspiring quotes we could all do with taking on board. If you are expecting an accurate Biography of P.T. Barnum, this is not the film for you. Besides the general basis of the film structuring around the life of the American showman himself, his life and work has been interpreted in a more positive, family-friendly and joyful light which may not give justice to the truth behind the ins and outs of his career - but it certainly contributes successfully to a beautifully delightful story. For many fans this movie will go down in history as a classic, and it truly deserves to! Fingers crossed Keala, Benj & Justin win their Oscar! x
A message to those critics who fault this masterpiece for being a fraud... "A Critic of the theatre who doesn't find joy in it...now who's the fraud?"