A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.
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. Meanwhile, Nina, a childhood friend of Usnavi's, has returned to the neighborhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home.Written by
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This isn't the first time Anthony Ramos has collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ramos originated the dual roles of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Miranda's hit musical Hamilton. Ramos also portrayed the main character "Justin" in Miranda's musical "21 Chump street". See more »
Goofs
(At 1:53:36) When Nina and Benny are dancing along the outside of the building, the satellite dish is pointed north. As NYC is in the northern hemisphere, it should be pointed south. See more »
Before the credits roll, some graffiti art is shown of actress and singer Doreen Montalvo, a member of the original Broadway cast of "In the Heights" who also appeared in the film who passed away in 2021, with the words "Doreen - Para Siempre", a reference to the song she sings in the film and the show. See more »
Both times in theaters and was still amazes the 2nd time. Will be going back for a 3rd viewing.