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Review of by Carlos R — 03 Aug 2010

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The fact that this movie was ever able to win best picture just leaves me scratching my head... this movie is 30% plot, 70% newsreel-style circus halabaloo, and 0% enthralling...

Ok the high wire and trapeze stuff was pretty intense - but seriously, when the majority of a movie is just extended scenes of women trodding around a tent on horses, I just get bored!

The only part that got me smiling was the quick cameo of bob hope and bing crosby in the audience... now THAT was funny!

But honestly, when it all comes down to it, does anyone really even LIKE the circus anyway?

This review of The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was written by on 03 Aug 2010.

The Greatest Show on Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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