More than two months have passed since the opening screening of "The Greatest Showman", which shows no sign of abating, with its recent release of a "Sing-along" version in theaters (the only other recent movie to have done so was the wildly popular "Frozen"). This is perhaps the best testament to the origins of the entertainment industry, that no matter what the motivations driving the production of any film, all members behind the production unanimously agree that they definitely want the audience to have a great time. To get into the festive mood before the results get announced, I am penning this fun post of using the musical numbers from "The Greatest Showman" to have a look at the generic life lessons behind great shows, enjoy!
One may directly or indirectly draw encouragement, strength and even inspiration from film and its characters, be it whether the film is wholly fictional or inspired from true events. Films are ultimately stories about peoples, providing wisdom and insight on how to or how not to proceed onward during dilemmas, so that we can continue full speed ahead to pursue what is key to us.
"The Other Side"
Sometimes films may discovery journeys. They throw curve balls to push our limits, bring us down rabbit holes to venture into realms out of our usual comfort zones, introducing us to themes, issues which we were formerly oblivious to, unearthing principles and mindsets which lurking within us.
Many use the film watching experience as a vehicle of escape or diversion from the burdens of life, and once in a while we encounter a film which seems to affirm our own efforts, making film watching a divine positive review of the movie of our current stage in life. Coming of age, a theme present in many films, is actually a never-ending process, which we will only fully actualise at the end of our lives.
Rarely
do films only set out in single mindedness, to teach us a sole lesson,
mirroring how we try so hard to juggle and balance multiple identities,
to fulfill many needs and wants in life. Meeting the expectations of all
members of the film-going audience is also a precarious challenge, and
there will definitely be some who will be lost along the way, just like
how we may falter once in a while in life's balancing act.
Life is messy, and will sometimes leave us feeling like wrecks. This dissatisfaction may not be necessarily be a bad thing, as it may prompt us to scrutinise ourselves properly, identifying what we sorely lack, and direct us towards any much needed decisive changes that have been long overdue.
Film making is ultimately an art, and it is very easy for critics like me to rip the product to pieces according to my own beliefs or preferences after a simple viewing session. Despite this, I still cannot negate all the hard work and team work that all members of the production team went into painstakingly putting on the show. To extend on this point, we also should bestow this basic recognition towards each other for the our own life's "Greatest Show". Let's give each other a hand of applause!
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