After seeing the trailer for this film at another showing, i immediately downloaded the soundtrack as the âThis Is Meâ song got stuck in my head, and knew this film would be right down my alley. So, just after the madness of Christmas, i went to see it, and it was everything i thought it would be, and more.
As a Costume student, i was enticed by the clothing worn. At the beginning of the film, it was obvious that P.T Barnum and his wife Charity were struggling with money purely through their costumes.
But as the film continues and the show creates more and more money for Barnum, their costumes change dramatically, like a sliding scale from one opposite to another.
Obviously, the extraordinary, never-seen-before acts (or freak show) costumes are the ones that really catch your eye, as you would expect.Â
The Costume Designer - Ellen Mirojnick - did not have an easy task creating costumes for this cast. But each one is unique, reflecting on the personalities and traits of each individual.
As the show continues to bring in more money, P.T Barnum takes a chance on the famous European singer Jenny Lind, whom he hires on reputation alone. After hearing her sing for the very first time, he insists on a tour of America, leaving the show in Philip Carlyleâs hands - the rich gentleman who has risked everything for 10% of the show - and most importantly, leaving his family behind.
The costumes for Rebecca Fergusonâs character as Lind, were all white, mimicking the colour the real Lind wore during the 1850â˛s. The embellishments and fabrics have been extravagantly romanticized - much like the rest of the film - but her presence in these amazing gowns shines through even from a distance.
This film is second-to-none when it comes to the costumes. Theyâre bright and flamboyant, and the whole storyline is one of empowerment and love. A no brainer for anyone that loves a good musical and a plot that pulls on the heart strings
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