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5. Shimbleshanks is a Great Musical Number
If you are a fan of the original musical, then there were many sequences you were looking forward to. The stage show has some standout moments that many were excited to see on film.
For a lot of people, the number "Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat" was one of those. The song is catchy, and the spectacle of it is usually a big selling point for the show.
When watching a musical adaptation, it's disappointing when the songs are no better than what we've already seen. There are many other numbers like this throughout the film, they feel either the same or worse than what already exists.
Thankfully this sequence retains its sense of fun and grandeur. With the multiple location changes, a well-performed version of tune itself and the addition of tap dancing, this part of the film did not disappoint. For this one song, it was easy to become distracted from the general ugliness of the images and enjoy the music and dance.