Listen as Larry spoke with Christian Toto, Editor of HollywoodInToto.com, about must-see movies to check out this holiday season.
‘GREATEST SHOWMAN’ CATERS TO RED AND BLUE STATE WHIMS
Hugh Jackman makes a living playing a rage mutant with nasty claws. At heart, he’s a showman from the Mickey Rooney school of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
He couldn’t find a more appropriate gig than playing P.T. Barnum in a musical dedicated to the capitalist spirit.
“The Greatest Showman” smooths out Barnum’s rough edges, a process that left a mountain of sawdust behind. The film should have ditched the Barnum name and used it as inspiration for another, more lovable gent.
That’s the one Jackman brings to glorious life here. He’s helped by a gorgeous score from the folks who crafted “La La Land’s” music. Yes, the team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are two for two, if you’re keeping count. They might single handedly revive the movie musical if given the chance. [Read More]
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