For me it seems you find what you are looking for sometimes. I have read reviews which felt the story was strictly about PT Barnum and disparaged the historical accuracy. I have read reviews which felt the movie was very special. I loved every breath of the movie myself as I look for hope and love wherever I can find it. Even if it is a fictional work of art. Movies seem to appeal to us based on what we need them to be. I needed this movie to be every bit of what it was for me. Inspirational