Since its release on Dec. 8, 2017, there have been numerous comments on “The Greatest Showman.” The movie is based on the inspiration of the main character P.T Barnum, played by Hugh Jackman, who undergoes a wild journey in order to create a new business that later becomes a worldwide success. This original musical shows the struggles and successes Barnum handles throughout the film.
The movie’s performance was sensational according to many viewers on rottentomatoes.com. However, some other critics were slightly concerned with the lack of historical insight on Barnum’s life. One top critic from the New Yorker stated, “The director, Michael Gracey, delivers quick doses of excitement in splashy scenes but has little feel for the choreographic action, offers scant historical substance, and displays slender dramatic insight.”
Famous known actors, along with Jackman, make an appearance in the film as well. Zac Efron, who plays Phillip Carlyle and Zendaya, who plays Anne Wheeler. For other actors, it seems that this film is their big break. Together, the whole cast clearly did a breathtaking job in their scenes, making the show under the big top look effortless.
For more historical insight on P.T. Barnum, the creator of the circus, visit, https://www.vogue.com/article/the-greatest-showman-hugh-jackson-september-issue-2017
by Olivia Ward
