{"id":2275,"date":"2018-01-09T11:59:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T18:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2018-01-09T11:59:34","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T18:59:34","slug":"the-greatest-showman-delightfully-fantastic-story-acting-music-songs-dancing-costumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/the-greatest-showman-delightfully-fantastic-story-acting-music-songs-dancing-costumes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Greatest Showman \u2013 Delightfully Fantastic Story, Acting, Music, Songs, Dancing &#038; Costumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2307\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.poster.jpg?resize=136%2C202\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.poster.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/>Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, <em>The Greatest Showman<\/em> is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business &amp; tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Abigail Zoe L. comments, \u201cThe movie musical <em>The Greatest <\/em>Showman is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Everything is delightfully fantastic, including the story, acting, music, songs, dancing and costumes. It also has many thoughtful messages.\u201d \u00a0Abraham F. adds, \u201cThis movie is super vibrant and colorful, making it all the more interesting. It also proves that you don\u2019t have to look like everyone else to be normal, which I like.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>The Greatest Showman<br \/>\nBy Abigail Zoe L., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10<\/p>\n<p>The movie musical <em>The Greatest <\/em>Showman is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Everything is delightfully fantastic, including the story, acting, music, songs, dancing and costumes. It also has many thoughtful messages.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-taV05FHH9g?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2303 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.aa_.jpg?resize=241%2C161\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.aa_.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.aa_.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.aa_.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.aa_.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/>The film tells the story of the imagination and creations of P.T. Barnum, the successful businessman who brought us the circus.\u00a0 It begins when Barnum is just a boy and has both big dreams and a big crush on an upper class girl. Barnum rises from a homeless boy to a very wealthy and successful man. He creates the first museum of oddities and a very entertaining show (known as the circus), full of unique persons such as the Bearded Lady, trapeze artists, the shortest and tallest men in the world and more. Along the journey, he has a lot of ups and downs, but he always seems to triumph over them.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.e.jpg?resize=239%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.e.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.e.jpg?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.e.jpg?resize=768%2C487&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C650&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/>The opening scene with song and dance is my favorite and got me moving in my seat. My other favorite scene is when cups are used to create rhythm in song when Barnum convinces a wealthy young man to partner with him. The costumes are amazing and my two favorites are Barnum\u2019s colorful ring master suit and Jenny\u2019s dress with beautiful shinny rhinestones.<\/p>\n<p>Two of my most favorite characters are P.T. Barnum, played by the multi-talented Hugh Jackman and Anne Wheeler played by Zendaya. Hugh Jackman is believably brilliant playing someone who can win, lose and win again. Zendaya has a wonderful singing voice and does her own amazing acrobat stunts.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2300 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.d.jpg?resize=240%2C160\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.d.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.d.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.d.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the perfectly written and woven songs in the movie by composers Justin Paul and Benj Pasek stand out in my mind. In fact, these songs tell the story, on their own, of this wonderful movie musical.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the message of this film is best summed up in the ending credit quote and by P.T. Barnum himself which is, \u201cThe noblest art is that of making others happy.\u201d I personally believe this to be true, do you?<\/p>\n<p>As a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic I have been extremely fortunate to review many wonderful films and I can say without a doubt that <em>The Greatest Showman <\/em>is one you absolutely do not want to miss. I think it may also be one of the best films of 2017. I recommend this film for ages 8 to 18 as well as adults and give it the highest KIDS FIRST! rating: 5 out of 5 stars! It opens in theaters December 20, 2017 so, be sure to check it out!<\/p>\n<p>The Greatest Showman<br \/>\nBy Abraham F., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic age 12<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ChUk2zWXEjE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2298 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.f.jpg?resize=240%2C160\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.f.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.f.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.f.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.f.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><em>The Greatest Showman<\/em> is a musical based on the true story of P.T. Barnum. This movie is super vibrant and colorful, making it all the more interesting. It also proves that you don\u2019t have to look like everyone else to be normal, which I like.<\/p>\n<p>The storyline explores the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum, a boy dreaming of becoming a performer. Once he becomes an adult, he marries his childhood love, Charity Hallet. They live in an apartment with their two children in New York, until Phineas is laid off from his job. Phineas goes back to his dream of becoming a \u201cShowman\u201d and starts to look for cast members for his show.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2309\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.i.jpg?resize=241%2C161\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.i.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.i.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.i.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.i.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>P.T Barnum (Hugh Jackman) portrays \u201cThe Greatest Showman\u201d in a very animated and lively way, making him stand out among others. P.T. Barnum\u2019s partner, Phillip Carlyle (Zac Efron) is a well introduced supporting character. There are many interesting things about this movie. For example, the music was composed by the same people that composed the music for <em>La La Land<\/em>. Next, Zendaya did all her own trapeze stunts. Third and last, this movie has been a dream for Hugh Jackman\u2019s since 2009.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2301 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.c.jpg?resize=243%2C176\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.c.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.c.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.c.jpg?resize=768%2C557&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/greatests.c.jpg?resize=1024%2C742&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/>My favorite part is the bar scene when P.T. Barnum is trying to convince Phillip Carlyle to be his assistant and they start to sing and dance. It leads to Phillip Carlyle joining the circus. The message of this movie is that you don\u2019t have to look like everyone else to be normal, which I like a lot. This movie has a few things you should be aware of, such as a scene when two characters are taking shots at a bar. There might be a few risky things kids might try after watching it such as doing trapeze tricks. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 9 to 18 as well as adults. This movie opens in theaters December 20, 2017 so be sure to check it out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business &amp; tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. KIDS FIRST! 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