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RE: Some Facts About the Real P.T. Barnum That Do Not Appear in The Greatest Showman Movie
Wouldn't the word "Based" be used subjectively in this case. It doesn't necessarily mean everything in these type movies are true.
Nothing subjective about it.. "based on a true story" means just that - based on the story.
It does not mean, "The faithful re-telling of a true story".
One could argue we lose history because of it, but on the other hand many of our beloved fairy and folk tales (even before they've been Disneyified) are 'based on a true story'.
Dracula and Vlad the Impaler come to mind.
That's what I just said... and it IS totally subjective (based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions), that part being NOT exactly truthful.
this is where i think the description of what the movie is should be better stated. they shouldn't say based on a true story if not all facts are true to their knowledge. they should put inspired by ect. when people see based on a true story they are automatically start thinking ok this is what happened it just says "based" so that the film industry doesn't get sued for making a mistake
Words are definitely misleading or misunderstood. Inspired would be more accurate in this case, huh?