It's not a documentary, it's a joyride

Rating: 9/10 (29 March 2019)

I'll keep it quick, this movie uses the outline of PT Barnum's story to tell a tale of questionable actions, imperfect actions, and love despite it all. The music is fantastic for those who aren't totally into musicals. I have enjoyed Wicked on stage, the original Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge and many others.
It's not a documentary, it's not music from that time, it glosses over major moral dilemmas, it ignores how horrible circuses are for human and animal rights. It's a very enjoyable movie with good cinematography, great music, and wonderful choreography. Watch and enjoy this for what it is. It's not a history lesson.
If you get the DVD/Bluray watch the story behind the movie and music!