Leila Bonner

The Greatest Showman delights, taking a mediocre plot and making it shine

By: Leila Bonner Many movies fall into a certain niche category. Sometimes, it’s a whole genre: like thrillers, crime-dramas, or comedies. Other times, it’s a less conventional grouping: like whimsical rom-coms or movies that freak you out. However, not all movies fit a single category. In the case of Michael Gracey’s recent release, The Greatest Showman, this proves true. Though the movie lacks originality and is a movie-musical, its modernity, message, and glitz make it a film that people of different tastes can all enjoy.      The Greatest Showman follows the life of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), taking the…

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