tick, tick…Boom!

— If you enjoy musical theater at all, you may like this Jonathan Larson biopic. Larson’s the creative force behind “Rent” who died at age 35, and before his genius was fully recognized. It’s quite the homage to him, looking at his life and friends in New York, peppered with events from his early life, and filled with song. It’s rousing and stirring, and obviously something of a thank-you from director Lin-Manuel Miranda. Andrew Garfield is always good, but he’s exceptional as Larson. I really enjoyed it but I’ll admit there’s a lot of music and Miranda’s touch, so it may not be for everyone. [Netflix streaming.]

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[2021. 115 min. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, and Robin de Jesus.]
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/tick-tick-boom-movie-review-2021