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Why be dishonest?
Δημοσιεύτηκε από τον/την Daddie0STAFFMOD στις 27 Μάρτιος 2018 στις 04:16 ΕΊΜΑΙ
I am gobsmacked that the film makers decided to "spice up" such a ridiculously engaging life story with dishonest narrative plotlines. I know there is always a bit of "filling in the spaces" or combining multiple people into a character, etc, but this seemed completely unnecessary. I was so disappointed to read things like this:
http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/greatest-showman/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/12/greatest-showman-hugh-jackman-p-t-barnum-jenny-lind
I actually stopped the movie when Barnum made the quip about "circus" to the critic, so I could look into the etymology of the word (yeah, I'm a nerd). That led me to do a search for "The Greatest Showman facts" on a whim. I found the links above, among others. Needless to say, I was then frustrated as I resumed the movie and watched one after another falsehood introduced into what in real life is a truly bizarre and unique story for what I can only understand is no good reason. I mean, he's not beyond reproach, but why go that route? Anyone else have that experience?
Απάντηση από τον/την Philippe LeMarchand
στις 27 Μάρτιος 2018 στις 05:35 ΕΊΜΑΙ
If I was worried about historical accuracy I'd be far more concerned about the portrayal of Barnum as someone who generally treated his performers well, if not with affection.
Απάντηση από τον/την Daddie0
στις 27 Μάρτιος 2018 στις 06:50 ΜΜ
Yeah, I agree about the "exploitation" angle being valid. But to create the idea of a potential affair? Or to invent an understudy out of whole cloth just to bring a resolution? I mean there were so many really rich characters in real life that could have been explored instead.
As to the issue of exploitation, there is a conversation to be had, which is hinted at by the line,"they are laughing anyway...why not make them pay?" It's a different era, and it seems many were willing to cash in on their (mis)fortune for finances and fame. Again, I'm new to all this, and the Barnum research I did was one side benefit of the movie.
I'm not trying to make him a hero, I'm just disappointed by the unnecessary dishonesty.