The Greatest Showman

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It really inspired me to learn more about PT Barnum. I also enjoyed the music!
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The movie is beautiful! I ensured I downloaded all the songs after, but my favorite is 'From Now On'
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I. Love. This. Movie!

I love the cast, I think they portray the charters in a memorably humane fashion, and I'm already a fan of Hugh Jackman so to see him singing and dancing like he enjoys really puts a smile on my face. I love how the relationships that are examined are so genuine . Hugh feels deeply and passionately about his family and providing for them, but also seems to values all the little things that really making a family whole. The relationship between Zac Efron and Zendaya's characters have a fairy tale luster to it, without giving too much away, their musically duet perfectly sums up their feelings for each other and how both want to overcome society's challenges but aren't sure if their strong enough to manage.

Please don't get me started on how the banished and unloved individuals of society find a home together in the most unlikely of places! Just - this movie and it feelings it gives me are so uplifting I feel like like I'm flying.
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I love this movie, so much particularly the songs that create an uplifting movie. I love the fact that it set in the past, but still addresses issues that are unfortunately still present to this day, but in different ways and different magnitudes. I would say it is definitely a must see!
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I agree that this moving is absolutely amazing. The music and set design was stunning as well! I listen to "The Greatest Show" song at least once a day honestly. It just always puts me in a good mood.
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I loved this movie! The story line and music are amazing. I still listen to this album on repeat over a year later. They actually released a re-imagining of this album with new artists, but it pales in comparison to the original.
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MollyEnter wrote: 07 Dec 2018, 22:52 It really inspired me to learn more about PT Barnum. I also enjoyed the music!
Same here! I'd always heard that the circus and how it came to be was interesting, but had never bothered to look into it before. This movie made me want to learn more too. What's the most interesting thing you've discovered?
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The Greatest Showman displays loveable characters, incredible music, and a relatable storyline. The young man, born into poverty, valiantly building himself up to the man of his dreams. Only to come crashing down to reality.

Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron are brilliant. Their duet was fun and entertaining, showing how desperate Efron's Character is and hos persuasive and determined Jackman is. The women of this movie are powerful and inspirational. The music of this movie has been covered by many music superstars and will continue to do so for many years. The Greatest Showman is a must-see for movie and music lovers.
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I absolutely loved it! It's my all-time favorite movie of 2017/18. I'm a big fan of musicals and this musical absolutely met all of my expectations.
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It was an amazing movie... I loved the songs! Amazing performance from the lead actors.
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:D it is actually a life story, it took the mate about 8 years or so to get the movie going. You know the mate am talking about Hugh Jackman our wolverine
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I love love love this movie. I was initially interested because of Hugh Jackman and he did not disappoint, but Zac Efron was impressive as well. He's definitely matured from his High School Musical days! I got a copy of the DVD for my birthday and I watch it all the time. I do look past the historical inaccuracies because what movie doesn't take liberties with the facts?
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Letora wrote: 16 Feb 2019, 20:58 I loved this movie! The story line and music are amazing. I still listen to this album on repeat over a year later. They actually released a re-imagining of this album with new artists, but it pales in comparison to the original.
I'm still obsessed with the album too! I couldn't agree more about the covers, although I do love the James Arthur and Anne-Marie cover of Rewrite The Stars :shifty:
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I was looking forward to appreciate the vocal talents in the cast. I already knew Zac´s and Hugh´s from films like HSM and Les Miserables. However the rest of the cast´s performance was amazing. Beautifully done.
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