“The Greatest Showman” has received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 51% based on 202 reviews with an average rating of 6.2/10. The site’s critical consensus reads “The Greatest Showman tries hard to dazzle audiences with lavish musical numbers and a slew of well-known faces but in the end it’s a hollow showcase.” On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 55 out of 100 based on 43 critics indicating “mixed or average reviews”.
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “A” on an A+ to F scale.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Sheri Linden praised the film’s “infectious energy and enthusiasm” but criticized its “thoroughly conventional story”. Variety’s Owen Gleiberman wrote that the film “aims for grandeur and ends up with a work that feels counterfeit”. TheWrap’s Inkoo Kang was more critical calling it “a mess of a movie” with a “breathless pace and muddled storytelling”.
Writing for RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars praising the performances of Jackman and Efron but criticizing the film’s “broad showy manipulative” feel. In his review for The Daily Telegraph Tim Robey called the film “a glittering empty Follies”.
The Greatest Showman was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 75th Golden Globe Awards but lost to Lady Bird. It received two nominations at the 71st British Academy Film Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jackman) and Best Original Music.
What year was The Greatest Showman released in?
The film was released on December 25 2017.
Who stars in The Greatest Showman?
The film stars Hugh Jackman Zac Efron Michelle Williams Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya.
Who directed The Greatest Showman?
Michael Gracey directed the film.
What is The Greatest Showman rated?
The film is rated PG.
How long is The Greatest Showman?
The film has a running time of 105 minutes.
What genre does The Greatest Showman belong to?
The film is a musical drama.
What was The Greatest Showman nominated for at the Golden Globes?
The film was nominated for three Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
What did The Greatest Showman win at the Critics’ Choice Awards?
The film won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Song for “This Is Me”.
What was The Greatest Showman nominated for at the Academy Awards?
The film was nominated for Best Original Song for “This Is Me” and Best Original Score.
What was The Greatest Showman nominated for at the Grammy Awards?
The film was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
What other awards has The Greatest Showman won?
The film has won several other awards including the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture and the Satellite Award for Best Original Song.
What was The Greatest Showman’s budget?
The film’s budget was $84 million.
What was The Greatest Showman’s box office gross?
The film grossed over $435 million worldwide.
What did The Greatest Showman’s soundtrack debut at on the Billboard 200?
The soundtrack debuted at No.
3 on the Billboard 200.
What was the highest-charting song from The Greatest Showman’s soundtrack on the Billboard Hot 100?
“This Is Me” peaked at No.
100 on the Billboard Hot 100.
