So I recently made use of a very handy Meerkat Movies (shout out to Oleg & Co.!) and went to see The Greatest Showman – the newest musical to hit cinemas! Now I know I don’t normally talk about films on here, in fact I don’t think I ever have so this is a first for me! I feel like I pretty much fell in love last Wednesday night, and it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t share why, whilst absolutely encouraging you to go fall in love too.
Reason No. 1 – The music is everything. I cannot tell you how stonkingly bloody brilliant the soundtrack is – every song stands on it’s own and they’re so catchy it’s unreal – I’ve had it on repeat on Spotify ever since! It’s not a bit cheesy, in fact every track is so relatable & well written it hurts. Listen out for The Greatest Show, Come Alive & This is Me – the latter of which by the way spoke to me so much. This leads me to…
Reason No. 2 – It makes you feel happy/hope/positive/determined. It might well just be me that walked out of the cinema feeling soppy AF but hear me out; this film focuses largely on outcasts – I won’t spoil it, but it’s about learning not to be ashamed of who you are & being proud – standing in all your glory, no matter what. It basically just makes you wanna go punch the stars right out the sky! The song This is Me is like the the song that screams all that, sung by the mighty Keala Settle. Pure. Magic.
Reason No. 3 – The cast are epic. If like me, you’re used to seeing Hugh Jackman as badass Logan in the X-Men saga, then it might come as a bit of a surprise to see him don a top hat & red tails, all-singing, all-dancing! Let me tell you though, he is wonderful. There are so many different elements to his character and you feel every emotion that he feels – like you’re on his journey with him the whole time! The film also stars Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron & Zendaya – these two by the way, have such a beautiful chemistry.
Reason No. 4 – Even if you’re not a musicals fan, you’ll love this! The proof is in the pudding my friends – or rather my boyfriend! He is the most anti-musical person you could meet, but he watched this with me and walked away saying it was one of the best films he’d ever seen. Don’t be put off just because it may not be your usual type of movie – give it a whirl!
Reason No 5. – It’s non-stop. Literally you will not have a minute to even wonder if you’re gonna feel bored, because this kicks off with such gusto that you’re enraptured from the beginning – and it doesn’t let up! It flows beautifully, you connect with every character & you won’t want it to end.
So… have I convinced you? Will you go & see it?! Or have you already been? If you have, let me know what you thought of it below!
Big kisses always,
Absolutely love this film! I’m so happy you told me to see it! Can we go see it again? Xx
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I’m so happy you loved it!! & OMG YES OFC WE CAN! Can we also get the soundtrack in order to do car karaoke?! 😁💙 xx
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I’m desperate to go see this! I’m still not over my Zac Efron crush since HSM x
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Haha me neither, I think that’s secretly the reason I was so intrigued to see this, he’s v easy on the eyes! 😂 definitely go and see it & let me know what you think!! Xx
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I’m absolutely convinces, everyone seems to love this movie! I love how you talk about the most important points without spoiling anything x
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Haha I was literally so conscious not to spoil anything without tryna convince everyone at the same time! 🙈😂 definitely see it, I hope you love it, it’s magic!! 💙 xx
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I was already eager and excited, as is my daughter, but now it has to be sooner than later🤗!! ~Anne
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YES! Anne, let me know when you’ve seen it & what you think, I’m so obsessed & in love with it!! Xxx
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This is my new favourite film, cannot put into words how obsessed I am😍 I’m like you, have had the playlist on repeat since I saw it! And it’s good to know it converted your boyfriend, I need to show my anti musical boyfriend this and get him to watch it with me 👀 (and give me an excuse to see it again!) xx
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Haha yes you absolutely do, drag him with you and watch him start foot tapping, he can be converted yet!! 😂 I’m so happy you loved it as much as me, it’s so addictive isn’t it!? Do you have a fave song? 😍 xxx
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This movie is incredible!! I loved it so so much and the music is just insane! Great post xx
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So happy you loved it too, I’m obsessed! Thanks so much 🙂 xx
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I am so obsessed with this movie and have seen it twice already. I can’t wait until it comes out on DVD, so I can watch it 24/7 X
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YAY! I’m so chuffed you’re as obsessed as I am, I’m itching to go & see it again, I’d be able to sing along this time! Do you have a favourite song?! 😀 x
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You need to, it’s so much better the 2nd time around! I think never enough as it makes my cry every time and the greatest show Xx
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Gosh yeah, Never Enough gave me such goosebumps, and watching Hugh Jackman’s face as she sung as well, I was a mess! Come Alive is definitely up there as one of my faves I think! ❤ xx
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Oh yes I totally agree!💗
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Such a good movie!! Good reasons! Agree with all of them!
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So glad you loved it too, I can’t wait to see it again!! ❤
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Reason #6, Hugh Jackman, Ben and Jerry’s. Heaven!
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YES JANE, SO MUCH YES! Xx
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I 100% completely agree, I am not the biggest musical fan out there but I absolutely love the movie.
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Yay!! I’m so happy you loved it too! I’ve been twice now & I just wish they’d bring the DVD out already!! ❤ xx
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