Review of The Greatest Showman (2017) by Jesse C — 24 Feb 2018

LOVED this movie! I am a fan of musicals, but this is one of the best I have seen in a very long time. Made me smile! The story line is good, but the music shines!

This review of The Greatest Showman (2017) was written by Jesse C on 24 Feb 2018.

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By Juho M (7) on 05 Jan 2019

This is just one of the best movies I have seen in my life. The music is good and everything is just. . . I don't even have words to describe it…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 28 Dec 2018

I don't seek out musicals but when I am forced to watch them I find that I usually enjoy them. So there you have it, my dark secret is out…

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By Tasha A (29) on 11 Jan 2019

The Greatest Showman gives me that feeling when I go to the circus with my family when I was young…

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By Random D (43) on 13 Jan 2019

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By Maxx D (250) on 30 Dec 2018

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By Brendon W (12) on 30 Dec 2018

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