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In fact, the film begins with a loud and bombastic musical number that fills the entire soundstage, instantly establishing an expansive and richly-layered sense of space. The mid-range is absolutely extraordinary and extensive, exhibiting clean separation and distinction in the highest frequencies without ever faltering and with such room-penetrating clarity, that one can't help but suddenly feel as in front of a live stage performance. The listener can cleanly make out every instrument in the orchestration and appreciate each individual note, generating a highly-engaging wall of sound that's truly sensational. Amid all the hubbub and infectious excitement, vocals maintain exceptional clarity and precision. Giardina, Carolyn (January 22, 2018). "MPSE Golden Reel Awards: Baby Driver, Dunkirk Among Sound Editors' Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 23, 2018. Archer, John (July 20, 2020). "Disney+ Announces New Films And TV Shows For August (2020)". Forbes . Retrieved August 14, 2020. For a more in-depth take on the movie, you can read our review of the day-and-date 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray release HERE.

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A recovering Phillip offers his share of the profits to help Barnum rebuild the circus in exchange for becoming a full partner, which Barnum readily accepts. To economize, Barnum transforms the enterprise into an open-air tent circus. Golden Kellem, Betsy (December 22, 2017). "The Greatest Showman: The True Story of P.T. Barnum and Jenny Lind". Condé Nast. Vanity Fair . Retrieved 27 September 2022.In addition to leaving out many aspects of Barnum's career, the people and events depicted in the movie were heavily fictionalized. Two of the lead characters, Phillip Carlyle and Anne Wheeler, were completely fictional. The character of Jenny Lind is portrayed as a glamorous woman who becomes infatuated with Barnum and, when he doesn't respond to her overtures, quits the show. In her final performance, she lures Barnum out to the stage for a public kiss in an attempt to flame rumors about their romance. In reality, Lind dressed plainly and was known for her charitable donations both in her home country and to various charities in the United States. Neither Lind nor Barnum displayed any romantic interest in each other. Lind found Barnum to be crude and Barnum was more interested in money than romance. Lind broke off her successful tour with Barnum early because she was unhappy with Barnum's marketing. [82] Accolades [ edit ] Award