Hugh Jackman in all his charisma in:
The Greatest Showman. One of the hit movies of 2017, making over $400 million in total sales.
Let us analyze this film and see how "Great" this movie truly is.
GENRE CONVENTIONS:
- 11 fantastic songs that contain stunning vocals not only from Hugh (yup, first name basis) and the rest of the cast
- Plenty of long shots to show the dances as well as the colorful costumes of the characters:
The characters are performing at their event.
Hugh Jackman's character singing with Michelle William's character.
A scene in a bar where the characters are singing and dancing.
- Utilizes recognizable actors such as Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya.
GENRE CONVENTIONS (CONTENT):
Here's the checklist:
Dancing.
Pertinent Songs.
Songs are so exuberant they make the viewer (or even the character) forget about their world.
- 11 songs of solos and ensemble vocals
- High-intensity dancing to match the vocals (also a song where Efron and Zendaya use acrobatics in song)
- Song "A Million Dreams" is about the dreams shared by Jackman and William's characters
- The finale of the film occurs in a circus tent, where the characters are celebrating their journey and mission to create an escape for people that do not fit into societal norms.
In another post, I'll attempt to explain my personal experience of the film, mainly because I really want to rewatch it after doing research about it just now.
- J
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