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Movie Review : The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman











Director

: Michael Gracy

Duration : 105 minutes

Stars : Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, ZendayaMichelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson

Hugh entertains in this musical Barnum biopic !!

The period musical drama is based on the life and times of 19th-century showman PT Barnum, who founded the famous Barnum and Bailey Circus. The film tells Barnum's rags to riches story and explores how his meteoric rise to fame and fortune was muddled with allegations of exploiting the disabled for his circus. However, many also argued that his vision unified the outcasts and acknowledged their existence when their own disowned them.

The beauty of The Greatest Showman is not limited to its visual appeal - spectacular sets, acrobatic performances, dances and singing ability of its artistes, headlined by the immensely talented Hugh Jackman, who exudes Barnum's indomitable spirit. What stands the film apart is its relevance to today's times. It touches upon social issues like class discrimination or aversion towards human abnormalities that continue to plague our society even today.

Coming back to Jackman, he makes you feel for Barnum as he stays honest to his flawed character which makes him humane. Also the Aussie actor's expertise as a musical theatre artiste makes him the The Greatest Showman indeed. His portrayal of Barnum's constant struggle with the conservative elite, fight to fit in and get the respect he deserved, moves you to tears. He is ably supported by Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson.


Overall, Barnum's words to a renowned Opera singer (played by Ferguson) hold true for the film as well. You may go watch this film to witness the thrill of a circus spectacle but what you also get is something real.

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