Director: Michael Gracey
Writer: Jenny Bicks, Bill Condon
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya.
Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
Themes: Singing, Circus, Bearded Lady
Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
The film was praised for the performances, music, visuals, and production values, but was criticised for its artistic license. It has, however, developed a cult following through its message of empowerment and sense of escapism, in part thanks to the success of its soundtrack.
MIX UP REVIEWS:
Finn (Age 6): ★★★★★
"It was great! I loved it!"
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Mix Up Theatre Movie Chart Position: #628
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Hamilton (2020) - #95 - ★★★★★
The Sound of Music (1965) - #211 - ★★★★
Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) - #287 - ★★★★
Dune (2011) - #458 - ★★★★
tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) - #511 - ★★★★
Evita (1996) - #900 - ★
Funny Girl (1968) - n/a
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) - n/a
The Great Waltz (1938) - n/a
La Vie en Rose (2007) - n/a
Plenty more great modern musical biographies out there include Hamilton, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, tick, tick...BOOM!, Evita and La Vie en Rose.
Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson teamed up again for sci-fi with Dune.
For old school musical numbers check out The Sound of Music, Funny Girl, Yankee Doodle Dandy and The Great Waltz.
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