Alien at the Movies

Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in this stunning musical chronicling this showman/promoter's road to circus fame from his meager beginnings to the successes & failures of his innovative ideas to entertain the masses. If you like musicals, you won't want to miss this lively film with all original songs & fabulous dance choreography. Jackman demonstrates his song & dance skills. Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron, & Zendaya costar in this musical drama inspired by key events in Barnum's life. Great music & amazing dance numbers with a little romance & a curiosity about the freak show characters make this a highly entertaining film. This is a fun film about going after your dreams & a tribute to the diversity of man. 

Alien gives it 3½ "how a circus was born" stars out of 4.