The Greatest Showman [DVD] [2017]

Ok its the Mrs here writing this review. Now Im not a girly type person when it comes to tv....I hate soaps & all reality tv....come on people get a life. I love action & horror...I mean lots of blood & gore type horror not some horror film that is meant to scare the pants off you yet be pg rated.... My typical girly night when hubster out is watching action films in bed til 2am..... Expendables, Jason Statham films, ect ect. I also love SC-FI...especially X-Men ect. The Greatest Showman has been mentioned a few times....I love Hugh Jackman & have all of his films including Logan, Real Steel ect but the thought of him singing....well kinda puts Wolverine in a different light that I didnt want see him in. However after a trip to the hairdressers & her going on about her BIL watching it 5 times & getting the soundtrack & him normally being an action hero/SC-FI fanatic...you know true guy stuff (tho gal stuff in my case hooraaa lol) I thought I would get it....the worst thing happening the disc becomes a coaster for my cuppa lol. Ok this action freak here loves this film....this SC-FI freak right here....yep has the soundtrack 😂. OMG you have to get the movie......no its NOT a true life story of PT Barnum but an adaptation of show business & the birth of show business but more importantly to me with having a severely disabled daughter it shows how beauty lies everywhere & comes in many forms & should not be hidden away...... Its a true feel good film, it just makes you feel happy watching it & the music is fantastic. Hugh Jackman plays the part perfectly & while Im never gonna look at Wolverine the same way again lol, I could not imagine anyone else playing the part better. Every single actor & actress plays their part tremendously.... Greatest Showman truly is the greatest show Ive seen in many years & I cannot stop watching it. Me & hubster watched it & then hubby said when it finished 'wanna watch it again?'....yep we watched it again immediately after til 2am even tho alarm would be going off at 6am (alarm been our daughter lol) Its so good my sons who are in their 20's, my hubby, my grandchildren & most importantly my disabled daughter all absolutely love this film. It deserves awards galore in my opinion. No its not turned me into a girly girl & yes I still hate all tv soaps & reality crap & no Im not going to start watching musicals now including La La Land.....unless Hugh Jackman is in it this will be my last musical.... However this which is maybe my 27th time watching the film will NOT be my last lol. Though I am worried I will wear the disc out.....do you think that can happen???🤣 People if you havnt seen it...then see it. Yes there are the ones that say its not a true representation of Barnum but its NOT meant to be...no where on this film does it say 'This is based on a true story'.....also there is a review about no trailers....are you kidding me!!! That is also a plus point for me...I dont want trailers, I have google to google new & upcoming films for me....I bought this film to watch the film....not crappy trailers that each suck away 3 minutes of my life. Dont complain about the little stuff that doesnt really matter.....most films out there are far fetched ect...its the reason we love em.....come on what action film is true to life. Its the 'No way would that happen' that we love.Unless you want me babble on more....just get the film. Hugh Jackman YOU are The Greatest Showman ❤❤

An excellent family film to watch

Truly magical film, which had me hooked from the opening scene.

Great film

This is a wonderful musical, based on the story of P.T. Barnum. Barnum starts the film as a shipping clark, but loses his job when the firm's ships are sunk by a hurricane. Barnum uses the insurance from the sunken vessels to open a Museum, but is soon bored. He adds living figures to the Museum and renames it "Barnum's Circus". All is well, until he meets Swedish singer Jenny Lind, and goes on tour with her, neglecting the Circus. When Lind rejects his advances, Barnum returns to his Circus, to find the building on fire. Barnum's partner is injured in the fire, and his mansion is foreclosed by the insurance company. He retreats to a bar, where he is confronted by his Circus companions, who berate him (listen out for the Bearded Lady singing – she's played by New Zealander Keala Settle, and her voice with make you sit up!). In the end, Barnum sets up his circus in a huge tent and... well, you'd better buy the film if you want to know the rest! Seriously, Listen to the Bearded Lady sing – she's wonderful.

Fantastic musical

THIS IS THE BEST FILM EVER HUGH JACKSON DID BLUDDY AMAZING IN THIS FILM AND I WANT A NUMBER 2 TO COME OUT

Very entertaining and a great story and amazing songs and great value for money