This is a positive thinking film of the first order. It shows what happens when you chase a dream, lose sight of the dream, and then regain your focus. P.T. Barnum is from a poor family, with a big dream and a love of his life who is from a rich family. How can he support her in the style she deserves. He comes upon the idea of presenting those who are on the edge of society, a midget, a bearded lady, a tall man, a fat man etc. His show in New York keeps getting bigger and expanding. However he loses sight we he tries to be accepting by the aristocratic society, financing a U.S. tour of a European opera star.
P.T. Barnum... Hugh Jackman
His wife Charity Barnum...Michelle Williams
Co M.C. Phillip Carlyle...Zac Efron
Trapeze artist...Zendaya
Opera singer Jenny Lind...Rebecca Ferguson
Bearded woman Lenny Lutz...Keala Settle
Midget Tom Thumb... Sam Humphrey
Young P.T. Barnum...Ellis Rubin
Barnum children Caroline and Helen...Austyn Johnson and Cameron Seely
This movie is thoroughly entertaining throughout. Tony and Miranda are still singing the songs. The theme of pursuing your dreams is prominent.
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