THE GREATEST SHOWMAN – “All sparkle no substance”
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STARRING
- Hugh Jackman as T. Barnum
- Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle
- Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum
- Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind
- Zendaya as Anne Wheeler
SYNOPSIS
The film is inspired by the story of how P. T. Barnum started the Barnum & Bailey Circus: An American showman becomes the founder of the circus that will soon become famous!
REVIEW SUMMARY
"This movie has lots of sparkle but little substance. Sure it will dazzle (as advertised) but not all songs hit the mark. However, Hugh Jackman proves, once again, just how talented he is. But when it's all said and done, it feels empty and OVERLY romanticized."
BOX OFFICE TOP 5
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