Ignore the critics. It was wonderful.

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2017)

I laughed, I cried, I smiled the entire time, and I haven't stopped listening to the soundtrack since then. I was excited about this movie since I first saw the trailer, but after reading the reviews, I was worried it would be a waste. NOPE. It's the most fun I've had at a movie in a long time. Within the first ten seconds of the opening scene, I knew I had a new favorite movie. It's definitely a musical, and my undying love for all things Hugh Jackman of course made me enjoy it even more. The cast is so talented. There is so much chemistry between Zac Efron and Zendaya. The music was so catchy, modern, and just GOOD. Most of the negative reviews focus on it's disparity with the real story of PT Barnum. Granted, he was the worst, but this is not "based on a true story" but "based on the imagination of PT Barnum". They also complain about it lacking depth or realism. Come on, guys. Can we not enjoy happy entertainment now? The movie's message is about acceptance and embracing what makes you unique. I encourage you to do the same for the movie: accept it for what it is, let it carry you away for two hours, and then let the songs get stuck in your head for DAYS.