Review of tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) by Mhanson5 — 29 Apr 2022

This is one of the finest musicals ever put to film, and Lin Manuel Miranda should be eminently proud of what he has created. Andrew Garfield is an absolutely titanic actor in this film, and his work learning to sing, but play piano, and perfectly portray Larson is abundantly clear.

Alexandra Shipp plays her part wonderfully and has a shockingly beautiful voice, and is joined by the capable Vanessa Hudgens and Joshua Henry who help to give the harmonies that make so many of the songs sparkle.

Speaking of the songs, if you love Rent, then this show will excite you greatly. There are so many wonderful songs in this show that will become part of any theater fan’s collections. Finally, the cinematography shows some real creativity, and this film does a great job of utilizing the merits of film as a medium distinct from the stage.

Overall, I cannot rave about this movie enough, and will be forever saddened by the Oscar snubs.