I am sure by now many of you have seen this movie. If you haven't I HIGHLY recommend it, that is unless you really dislike musicals.
First of all, I have come to be a humongous fan of Hugh Jackman and increasingly Zac Efron. I have to admit as Zac Efron has gotten older his singing and acting has greatly improved. 'The Greatest Showman' shows that.
In short summary, the movie is about P.T. Barnum, his life and to a point his phenomenon. He started with what he called the 'American Museum' which later became known as the circus. The movie covers this very well.
On to better things. I have not seen a musical or a movie that has moved me this much in a while. I now have 2 songs that are from the movie I just can't get enough of. Lately, like so many I have been fighting my 'darkside' the part that wants to curl up and watch the world go away. It makes it hard to interact on any level even doing something like this. Music has always been a release for me so when I hear the song 'This is Me' it truly brought me to tears. The 'supporting' cast sings this song when they are made to feel like the don't belong.
I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one'll love you as you are
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
Songwriters: Justin Paul / Benj Pasek
This Is Me lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
The first few stanzas hit home. It brought feelings that I try to ignore. You're probably wondering why would you love this song. Well, that part I will leave up to you. Sure you can watch the video on YouTube. Watch the movie it makes even more sense. Just remember the title 'This is Me' it's something we all need to remember. It is truly an anthem they way it's played out and presented sends chills.
I think one of the reasons this movie moves me as much as it does, is honestly about all of us. We have goals and dreams. Sometimes we let past circumstances get in the way of our success and then we fail to see the life we have is truly what we wanted.
Ok I guess I told a fib..3 songs LOL not 2 sure I could go back up and just change it but, eh I type what I feel, what I see and so forth. So why change it, now it's part of the story. Bleh...let's just say the whole soundtrack. It's been a few weeks since I've seen it so I have tunnel vision on. When I went back to look at the playlist. Each song has a unique purpose and fit so well. They did an amazing job of songwriting to fit with the movie.
The storyline and acting is very well done. You feel transported back to the late 1800's. Is there poetic license taken with the movie. Of course. I don't think anything that is made anymore is 100% accurate. It's a movie it needs to hold your attention, so sometimes there are embellishments. Watch it, enjoy it and escape for a short time.
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