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Why Critics Hated The Greatest Showman (And Why They're Wrong)
Critics hated The Greatest Showman when it was released in 2017, but the film's overwhelming word-of-mouth success and undeniably catchy soundtrack made the P.T. Barnum musical a hit. The movie opened with an underwhelming box office following a universal pan from critics but nearly doubled that by its second weekend — and continued to grow until it became a record-breaking blockbuster and a massive commercial success. After becoming one of the highest-grossing movie musicals of all time, it's apparent that The Greatest Showman had widespread appeal and a devoted fanbase far beyond its critical failures. So why did critics hate Greatest Showman?
