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The Greatest Showman



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As you can tell by the title I am going to talk about The Greatest Showman because I have seen it twice and adored it and need to talk about it so thought I would put it all in a blog post. I know this film has taken the world by storm and I am glad because it is stunning.

I loved all the messages in this film and how many walls it broke down and how relevant they still are to this current time over 200 years later. The overall message being embrace all over yourself scars and all and that this is ok and that you should ignore the haters and just be you because majority of people will accept you and love you. Other little messages that the people you can meet can be the best friendships you’ll ever make and that friendship and family are so important never forget that they are there. Also, those are the people who will help you when things get difficult. One line from this film that sticks with me is when Charity tells Barnum that he doesn’t need everyone to love him, only a few important people. I think these are amazing messages that people should be reminded of.

The other thing in this film is the music, it is incredible I’m glad for once they have got people who can sing and not because they are just famous. Lettie is my favourite her voice is insane and I’m so glad This Is Me won a Golden Globe because it is such an empowering song. The Greatest Show is another brilliant song and an amazing opening to the film, it really sets the tone for the film. Come Alive is another good one Hugh Jackman does amazing in this, visually it’s brilliant. Generally, all the songs and the dance sequences with it where amazing I just wanted to sing and join in.
However, my FAVOURITE song and in fact whole section of the was Rewrite the Stars, first Zac Efron back singing is incredible I am so glad he is and then you have Zendaya who is a star, I remember watching her in Shake It Off on Disney Channel and she has just blossomed into this talented young lady. I adore the whole love story between their characters Phillip and Anne throughout the film and this song is their song because in society they cannot be together because of her skin colour basically. I love how stripped back this song was and how it was just them two in the ring and just the use of the ropes and hoops was amazing and they made it look effortless. I really don’t know how they done it especially Zendaya she looked like a professional on the ropes and hoop. I love how Phillip embraced Anne’s act and used the equipment with her. I could watch this section of the film repeatedly it is so beautiful and powerful. The end of the scene is powerful she just leaves and he is there alone. Their whole love story is beautiful from the instant he sees her and I’m glad it ends happily after so many circumstances which test it.
Basically, I really fell in love with this film which hasn’t happened since Beauty and the Beast last year which ironically director Bill Condon helped developed the screenplay for The Greatest Showman. I am listening to the soundtrack as we speak and this will be the situation for the foreseeable future. I urge you to see this film if you haven’t. If you have seen it let me know what you thought.
Until next time
Stacey x

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