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In the Heights

In the Heights

2021
Romance, Drama
2h 23m
In the Heights centers on a variety of characters living in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. At the center of the show is Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door, pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighboring beauty salon and dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic (Broadway.com).
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In the Heights

2021
Romance, Drama
2h 23m
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Avg Percentile 52.35% from 371 total ratings

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Rated 23 Jan 2022
93
75th
Well I loved it. I thought the music was really well written, produced, and performed. Most of the acting is really good, Ramos, Barrera and Merediz being the standouts for me. I enjoyed seeing this side of Washington Heights in musical form and I thought the pacing was pretty great, and this is coming from someone who tends to avoid musicals because they usually feel as long as they are for me. I just really vibed with this one. Will definitely being watching it again.
Rated 11 Jun 2021
92
90th
In the Heights was one of the only Broadway musicals I've ever seen, so for years, I've been looking forward to watching this film and it doesn't disappoint. This musical is filled to the brim with not only captivating, celebratory music, but it's also made really well from a cinematic approach. There's very little to complain about here.
Rated 10 Jun 2021
95
94th
From a personal standpoint, I'm super disappointed at how they pared back the Benny/Nina storyline (one of the parts of the original show that was most meaningful to me) but I still think they did a great job updating the story and adapting it to the big screen.
Rated 10 Jun 2021
30
13th
Plays like an extended ad for Coca-Cola or whitewashed Broadway hip-hop/ballads or whatever Lin-Manuel is supposed to be good at. Great opening though: people introduce themselves, good energy, good vibes. Then stalling, oppressive dance and song numbers/doe-eyed nonsense melodrama for two hours. Our somewhat depressed hero has no game, so what's that ending? I also find it kind of ironic that everyone in the "I have a dream" world of film wants to go to NYC and these characters long to get out.
Rated 11 Jun 2021
95
98th
I deliberately did not experience the Broadway version, so I'm not comparing to that. Great musical numbers, heartfelt story, well shot & edited. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a genius.
Rated 16 Jun 2021
72
59th
I often get a sort of "pleased-with-himself" vibe from Miranda's lyrics, and while that's still true here, the music is generally infectious enough to counter that. My main issues lie with everything between the songs. The story and characters are a mess; a lot of different ideas and themes are strung together and ultimately get dissatisfyingly tangled. As a result, I never really engaged with this thing beyond the music. Thankfully, there's a lot of it - and the cast is quite good to boot.
Rated 22 Jun 2021
6
70th
Sheer delight watching this movie doing the fastest woke-to-cancelled speedrun that I’ve ever seen in the media. It can be annoying - the Nina character with her whole “I’m so out of place and discriminated against in college as a super hot chick with a slightly mocha complexion!” Lol ok sure. Victim complex nonsense. That said the songs are pretty catchy. “In the Heights!” “Tell me something I don’t know!” “Look at the fireworks!” All stuck in my head for days now.
Rated 12 Jul 2021
80
68th
The choreography is quite often a little to reminiscent of soft drink commercials, but then again some of the musical numbers are quite sublime. In particular, Olga Merediz has a song about the experiences of recent immigrants that really connects on a human level. I have seen better musicals ... but not from this century.
Rated 26 Jul 2021
89
85th
I think In the Heights relies more on subtle storytelling than I expected after being immersed in the world of Hamilton as my example of Lin-Manuel Miranda's genius. It took longer for this to take hold as a genius work in my mind because of that, but its carefree, easygoing nature fits incredibly well with the way its characters interact with each other and their situations. There is a TON of heart here, and I love it for that. I think I need to rewatch this to truly see how great it is.
Rated 13 Jun 2021
79
51st
I have many conflicting and complex thoughts about this movie, first-gen hispanic culture, and Miranda himself. One thing I really enjoyed was how the filmmakers decided to add depth to the music with bold cinematography. Overall, the film is worth a watch but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone.
Rated 12 Jul 2021
65
42nd
Despite numerous narrative gaps the movie feels very long, ultimately failing to paint a very affecting portrait of its titular neighbourhood, though it certainly has its moments (the carnaval, the wall dance). That the men get Miranda's famous hybrid raps and the women are stuck with straightforward broadway-ballad fare is disappointing. Miranda's "cameo" was exactly the fat that should have been trimmed.
Rated 14 Jun 2021
95
93rd
This is one of my favorite musicals strictly from a song and dance standpoint and it translates really well to the big screen. It's a bit heavy on the product placement and there's one scene near the end that seems out of place compared to the rest of the film, but those are minor nitpicks.
Rated 28 Jun 2021
85
92nd
A joyful and exuberant celebration of an immigrant community with catchy, propulsive songs, fun choreography and emotional resonance.
Rated 12 Jun 2021
70
65th
The introductory titular number at the beginning of the film is genre-definingly exceptional, and the Busby Berkeley-inspired choreography in '96.000' reach the same, ehm, heights. So, just like 'Hamilton', it peaks too soon, and the storyline, while not bad, is kind of a letdown. I'm definitely still down for more Miranda musicals, though!
Rated 13 Jun 2021
75
85th
I really enjoyed this musical. The story is nothing special but the music, performances, and lush feel more than made up for it.
Rated 15 Jun 2021
81
57th
An absolute joy, with incredible lively visuals that match perfectly with the energetic, exuberant music. It’s corny as shit, but if that bothers you, bite me!!!!! The changes and additions to make it more political and relevant to 2021 were very good, but they came at the expanse of the Nina and Benny story, which now feels extremely truncated and half-baked. Still, it captures the spirit of the original as well as any Broadway adaptation I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait to watch it again
Rated 16 Jun 2021
87
92nd
Sweeping and cinematic, a true MOVIE musical. The combined creative forces of Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda are a sight to behold.
Rated 19 Jun 2021
81
77th
As long as you can handle a little cheese, this is a surprisingly dense collection of important stories, filled with incredibly creative sequences, stunning choreography, heart, and personal care for each character's struggle. It's also a lot of fun and designed for the big screen.
Rated 19 Jun 2021
45
25th
There are some good choices of shots and set pieces to tie the music into, but other times it's just characters singing in a bit of a bland and uninteresting way. The plot meanders somewhat and alot of characters to juggle around. In the end, there's just enough in there to hold my interest all the way without getting too bored. That being said, there's not really any song I could say I remember or would listen to. At best it's a mediocre Musical, at worst it doesn't stay with you.
Rated 20 Jun 2021
77
48th
Storywise, this is lacking. Why the hardcase girl has any interest in the dreamer lead is never made clear & neither is the status between the other couple. Both relationships feel like contrived placeholders for the climax. Other questions: does Stanford not have Latino-centric groups? What happens to the black guy's dream? I kept watching b/c of the upbeat musical energy, but as a Latino from the Heights, I'm still unclear what's so great about living there other than this Disneyfied community
Rated 23 Jun 2021
85
71st
Do you like musicals and good movies? Very sweet, wonderful, energetic. I am a huge fan of Lin Manuel Miranda and he manages to take any project he is involved in to upside level. It will make you happy to watch such a positive and entertaining musical after the Covid era (at least while the cases are decreasing). You can cry. it manages to impress in both ways. Finally, the wonderful performances of Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera will not be forgotten, They are very beautiful.
Rated 03 Jul 2021
89
58th
A really great adaptation of the expertly-written musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Definitely a must-watch for musical theatre fans and a great enlightenment to different cultures.
Rated 08 Jul 2021
88
71st
This should probably be the first film you return to theatres for because it feels like a well-deserved reprieve. It's easy to nitpick films like this because it doesn't necessarily do anything remarkable, but after the last year and a half maybe it's okay to leave our cynicism at the door. Especially for a film so proud and bursting with joy. Less slice-of-life, more entire-pie and therefore somewhat spread thin, but it works so hard to entertain. I actually preferred its broad scope.
Rated 31 Aug 2021
50
6th
'si se puede: the movie". it's going for subversion, but ends up being as revolutionary as a house-slave.
Rated 17 Sep 2021
20
12th
Random NYC nobodies sing about their nobody lives in a movie that's an hour too long.
Rated 11 Feb 2022
92
85th
I wasn't at all familiar with the culture and community of Washington Heights, but I'm definitely glad I am now. I love exposing myself to anything outside of my own way of living. I thought all of the performances were really well-acted with Ramos and Barerra standing out. All of the music felt on brand with Miranda's stylistic writing and flow, and I thought the cast did a great job with it. An underrated film that any fan of musicals should definitely see! I give 9 lottery tickets out of 10.
Rated 12 Jul 2021
78
59th
Entertaining enough musical with a good main story line, though some of the minor characters annoyed me.
Rated 13 Jul 2021
89
87th
I think my pros and cons are much like Hamilton. This has a lot of great music, but there are other scenes where you think why exactly does this song need to be here, especially when there are moments when dialogue is sung a bit too much where it feels over the top. However, for the most part, it's pretty fun, and filled with interesting characters. I probably enjoyed this more than Hamilton overall, but there's obviously a lot of similarities stylistically.
Rated 19 Jun 2021
75
45th
Washington Heights, brought to you by Beats by Dr.Dre. For a musical, there are not a lot of bangers. Songs are functional but I am thoroughly left in my seat, admiring the formal touches (but not the romantic wall climb) and the charisma of Anthony Ramos. The rest of the cast are decent outside of Leslie Grace, but that might unfairly be because of a likeness to Candace Owens. Speaking of subjectivity, the almost terrifying beauty of Melissa Barrera makes it hard for me to rate her performance.
Rated 26 Jul 2021
4
77th
Underhållande musikal som jag uppskattar trots att jag inte är någon större fan av musiken. Mäktig scenografi och autentiska utomhusmiljöer från en stadsdel jag känner en smula. Den dominikansk-amerikanska drömmen och ett slut som förstås är sockersött för så plägar det ju vara med sagor. En fyra.
Rated 29 Jul 2021
73
48th
Opinión personal: 7 Actores: =7 Planos: 7 Guión: 7.5 BSO: 7.5 FX: (iluminación:7 baile=7 Cast=8)=7.5 Total: 73
Rated 09 Jan 2022
48
10th
Laboured film at least has exuberant performances to prop it up, but Chu’s uneven staging saps any life out of the musical numbers; the rows of synching dancers are aesthetically pleasant, but the rhythm and framing is often slack and imprecise; further dragged down by Miranda’s score which finds one initially interesting note and bangs it repetitively into tedium. Bounces along on the cast’s enthusiasm for some of the time (hooray for Jimmy Smits!), but can’t overcome its inherent flaws.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
70
45th
7?Naaaah…????????????
Rated 27 Sep 2021
10
1st
I think my ears are bleeding.
Rated 22 Apr 2022
65
39th
LMMstylebettersuited+someofthesongsgood-manyvoicesmiscast/tiredoftheminLMMshitlol+i'llbehomeallsummer
Rated 14 Apr 2022
90
95th
It's a little bit too long for the story they are telling, but man, is this just a great film. So many good songs with one of them bringing me to my knees.
Rated 29 Apr 2022
78
62nd
While following the motions of a classic musical, it did have some pretty moving moments. It's a fun movie which unfortunately skips some really good songs of the Broadway production (Enough being my personal favourite).
Rated 02 Sep 2022
43
4th
Severely disappointed in this movie. The first I saw from Lin-Emanuel Miranda was Hamilton. I thought it was good and have watched a few of those animated children's movies too and they were enjoyable. This crap movie did not engage me at all. I was bored after less than 15 minutes.

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