Review of In the Heights (2021) by Joshua Rivera for Polygon — 21 May 2021
This is how In the Heights won me over. Because in spite of its flaws — like lopsided twin romantic subplots where the lead characters are overshadowed by their best friends, or cloying lyrics that play on both the literal and figurative meanings of “powerless” — it’s ultimately a work of affection for both its subject and its medium.
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This review of In the Heights (2021) was written by Joshua Rivera and published by Polygon on 21 May 2021.
In the Heights has generally received positive reviews.
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