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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017) IS EMOTIONALLY SWEEPING!! MOVIE REACTION! Hugh Jackman | This Is Me

2025-08-11 Entertainment
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The Greatest Showman Reaction, Recap, and Analysis

Experience a deep dive into The Greatest Showman, focusing on its phenomenal soundtrack, moving character arcs, and the hosts' intensely personal reactions to themes of ambition and acceptance.

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  • The film successfully balances fantastical musical elements with P.T. Barnum’s internal struggle between ambition and family obligation.
  • The soundtrack is universally praised, with "This Is Me" and the Zac Efron/Zendaya number being particular highlights.
  • The hosts found the movie deeply resonant, prompting significant personal reflection on personal success, contentment, and relationships.
  • The review praises Hugh Jackman’s charisma, the production design, and the seamless integration of musical numbers into the plot progression.

This is a reaction and review session covering The Greatest Showman (2017). Hosts Greg Alba and Andrew Gordon dissect the musical performances, question the historical accuracy versus entertainment value, and share how the movie's central themes powerfully affected them personally.

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FROM NOW ON! NEVER ENOUGH! The Greatest Showman Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - LIQUID IV: Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS Those beautiful songs (soundtrack) featuring “Never Enough”, “Rewrite the Stars”, "The Other Side”, “Come Alive”, “The Greatest Show”, “A Million Dreams”, “Tightrope”, and closing with “A Million Dreams (Reprise)” and “Never Enough (Reprise)." INCREDIBLE! Step right up for for a First Time Watching The Greatest Showman Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review of the dazzling 2017 musical phenomenon The Greatest Showman, directed by Michael Gracey and inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum. Hosted by Greg Alba & Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, Wolverine X-Men) stars as Barnum, the visionary showman who rises from humble beginnings to create a worldwide spectacle. Zac Efron (High School Musical, 17 Again) plays Phillip Carlyle, Barnum’s business partner, while Zendaya (Euphoria, Spider-Man: No Way Home) soars as acrobat Anne Wheeler. Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, Blue Valentine) shines as Charity Barnum, Barnum’s devoted wife, and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Dune) captivates as the acclaimed singer Jenny Lind. Keala Settle (Ricki and the Flash, The Big C) delivers powerhouse vocals as Lettie Lutz, leading the unforgettable “This Is Me.” #TheGreatestShowman #HughJackman #Musical #MusicalMonday #TheGreatestShowmanReaction #TheGreatestShowmanMovie #TheGreatestShowmanSongs #HughJackman #ZacEfron #Zendaya #MichelleWilliams #RebeccaFerguson #KealaSettle #PTBarnum #RewriteTheStars #ThisIsMe #NeverEnough #TheGreatestShow #MovieReaction #MovieReview #MusicalMovies #MovieMusicals #ReactionAndReview #FilmReaction #filmreview KPop Demon Hunters Reaction: https://youtu.be/MB30DdNaqLA Coco (2017) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/nrHn_m_N82k Pitch Perfect Reaction: https://youtu.be/J9CwExpLo4Q Hairspray Reaction: https://youtu.be/VfV-B9fLsKg 0:00 Checking In! 1:49 The Greatest Showman Reaction 32:41 LIQUID I.V. 34:09 The Greatest Showman Movie Reaction 1:00:05 The Greatest Showman Review + Patron Q&A Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@mrrd4444 2025-08-11

FUN FACT, the Bartender in the Other Side song with Jackman and Efron was actually the CHOREOGRAPHER, which is why he's such an icon despite being a side character who doesn't have any speaking lines.

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@mollyb2414 2025-08-11

for the record Loren Allred was the real singing voice of Rebecca Ferguson's character. She never gets enough credit!

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@217Mèl 2025-08-11

speaking of singing in an American accent but not being American: recommending _tick, tick...BOOM!_

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@_-.RAVEN.-_ 2025-08-11

"We have no tissues in this f***ing room... >.<" 😂

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@kirstylouise89 2025-08-11

I find it literally impossible to make it through this film without crying. From Now On gets me every damn time!

757 3 replies
@Fiendddd 2025-08-11

See Greg crying in the thumbnail, never clicked on a video that fast!!

715 2 replies
@jaredwellman1270 2025-08-11

Greg, I gotta say one of the things I love most about this channel is your vulnerability with your emotions. It's so amazing and a big reason I have followed this channel for so long.

653 9 replies
@Spbatt 2025-08-11

25:51 Greg: it's never enough Me: HE SAID THE THING!!

559 2 replies
@jessethecomet 2025-08-12

Greg saying "it's never enough" at 25:51 is CRAZY foreshadowing

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