Alex Winter
Alex Winter

Movie spotlight

Alex Winter

2019
Movie
80 min
English

A teenager with behavioral disorders engages in murky worlds in order to find a solution at the expense of everything.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users93%
Director: Michael GraceyGenres: Musical, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

The Greatest Showman is a bold and original musical inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum. It tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a global phenomenon. The film celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come alive.

Critical Reception

The Greatest Showman received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its energetic musical numbers and Hugh Jackman's performance, but criticizing its simplistic storytelling and historical inaccuracies. Audiences, however, largely embraced the film, making it a surprise box office success and a enduring favorite on home video.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually vibrant with infectious musical numbers that are sure to entertain.

  • Hugh Jackman delivers a charismatic and compelling performance as P.T. Barnum.

  • While emotionally resonant for many, the film's narrative can be predictable and glosses over historical context.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved The Greatest Showman, praising its uplifting message, catchy songs, and dazzling choreography. Many highlighted the film's ability to evoke strong emotions and inspire audiences with its story of pursuing dreams against all odds.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards for 'This Is Me'. Won Best Soundtrack at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the "Rewrite the Stars" duet, Zac Efron reportedly injured himself during a stunt and was replaced by a body double for the more dangerous parts of the sequence.

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