Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Read more …
It may not be quite the greatest show on Earth, but Gracey, Jackman and the entire cast are deeply committed to entertaining and leave you feeling an old-school musical thrill.
Jackman plays 19th century PT Barnum in a crowd-pleasing if middle-of-the-road film that paints the circus impresario as a body-positive evangelist for diversity.
The liveliness of the musical routines can’t conceal the threadbare nature of the storyline.
Jackman’s enthusiasm is contagious, the ride is full of ludicrous turns and the songs ring loud with the devotion of this stellar cast.
Enjoyable to a degree, with top-tapping songs and fine work from Jackman, Ferguson and Zendaya. Lacks real emotional weight, though.
A fine achievement for a Christmas release which all the family can enjoy.
Hugh Jackman is the dashing centre of a spectacularly entertaining musical.
Hugh Jackman is having a great time as circus impresario PT Barnum, but the audience are left shortchanged.
Wellmeaning, frothy and entertaining nonsense.
It's all very bogus.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
RSS feed of Cinema reviews