His popularity as of recent is because of his parodies of Jackman singing in musicals. Is it because we let Jackman get away with his bravado singing for far too long, or is it because younger audiences love the absurdity of musicals? Many can agree that a musical number is not the practical approach to winning a game, but that is not what is in focus. The number serves as an excellent plot driver for the movie, and clearly shows, as it is one of the most popular songs off the soundtrack. The whimsical and unusual nature of musicals contributes to their commercial and narrative success.