Review of The Greatest Showman (2017) by Rebecca W — 25 Mar 2018

I loved the themes of acceptance, inclusion, and forgiveness. The false-to-period songs, however, detracted from the suspension of disbelief.

This review of The Greatest Showman (2017) was written by Rebecca W on 25 Mar 2018.

The Greatest Showman has generally received positive reviews.

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