On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
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Robin de Jesus
- Michael
- (as Robin de Jesús)
Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
- Carolyn
- (as MJ Rodriguez)
Gizel Jiménez
- Cristin
- (as Gizel Jimenez)
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Thought it wouldn't be my type of movie but I found it endearing and enjoyable to watch.
Andrew Garfield was great. Energetic, sang great, really captured the character and struggles.
The music are wonderful too.
Andrew Garfield was great. Energetic, sang great, really captured the character and struggles.
The music are wonderful too.
Although everyone knows and admires Andrew Garfield thanks to the big screen, especially Spider-Man, he has always been a theater lover. Garfield becomes a giant in this movie, which combines the theater stage he loves so much with the big screen. If Steven Levenson had watched it, he would have loved this movie and Garfield.
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"tick, tick...BOOM! Is one of my favorite movies of the year! Boasting memorable, addictive, first-rate music performed by astonishingly talented actors, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers one of the best musical films of the century.
From the absolute standout, "30/90", to the highly satisfying payoff, "Louder than Words", the vast majority of songs serve a necessary purpose, moving the plot forward in an entertaining manner while also developing the compelling characters.
Andrew Garfield delivers one of the best performances of his career, demonstrating his impressive emotional range and artistic skills, both as an actor and a performer. Technically, no fault to point out whatsoever.
Do NOT miss this work of art!"
Rating: A.
"tick, tick...BOOM! Is one of my favorite movies of the year! Boasting memorable, addictive, first-rate music performed by astonishingly talented actors, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers one of the best musical films of the century.
From the absolute standout, "30/90", to the highly satisfying payoff, "Louder than Words", the vast majority of songs serve a necessary purpose, moving the plot forward in an entertaining manner while also developing the compelling characters.
Andrew Garfield delivers one of the best performances of his career, demonstrating his impressive emotional range and artistic skills, both as an actor and a performer. Technically, no fault to point out whatsoever.
Do NOT miss this work of art!"
Rating: A.
I liked this movie a lot more than I thought it would.
I find that Netflix movies are hard to predict normally they are let downs but this one broke the cycle for me.
It was thoughtful. There was obviously research done by everyone involved.
Considering this is his directorial debut I do think that he does a good job for the most part. I think some scenes are amazing and will stick but others can be a little plainer.
Andrew Garfield is the star of the show though. His performance was fantastic. He really gave into the role. The pretentiousness, the heart, the sadness. He played the typical "musical theatre nerd" perfectly. It was so theatrical and over the top which worked. But the moments that called for more depth were also amazing. He was about to really capture the sadness.
I was really impressed. The music is as great too. The majority of the songs had a life of their own and felt original. They felt fresh even though this play was wrote in 1990.
I find that Netflix movies are hard to predict normally they are let downs but this one broke the cycle for me.
It was thoughtful. There was obviously research done by everyone involved.
Considering this is his directorial debut I do think that he does a good job for the most part. I think some scenes are amazing and will stick but others can be a little plainer.
Andrew Garfield is the star of the show though. His performance was fantastic. He really gave into the role. The pretentiousness, the heart, the sadness. He played the typical "musical theatre nerd" perfectly. It was so theatrical and over the top which worked. But the moments that called for more depth were also amazing. He was about to really capture the sadness.
I was really impressed. The music is as great too. The majority of the songs had a life of their own and felt original. They felt fresh even though this play was wrote in 1990.
I love Andrew Garfield and this was the main motif, for me, to see this film. And real, he did a great role. And , real, my appreciation for him becomes more intense. And the admiration for great job of Lin Manuel Miranda. The film can be seen as hommage to Jonathan Larson. In same measure, it works very well as nice sketch for many anonimous lives, not very different by the lead character, between love, friendship, self acceptance, ambitious projects and need to be remarked as fair result of not doubts vocation. And a nice kick to they far to have opportunity of courage to become a real name. That last thing , the mix of confrontations, desires and dreams and frustrations , well used, well served represents the great good point of this movie. And, sure, fine exploration of the universe of shows and expressions of pure freedom. It can be perceived as a sketch about truth in its complex nuances , off course, but, in same measure, it is a magnificent musical, impressive not only for familiar ingredients of genre, for admirable energy of Andrew Garfield, for beautiful acting for supporting roles , but for high honesty. It is a very, very, very honest film, thing so rare today. And that transforms it in a personal story, easy as kick to remind the transition from 29 years old to 30, the round crisis, the decision to begin real life. Few scenes in this film are just gorgeous. So, must see it ! Not for be seduced. But for a great, profound useful perspective about life.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe three "bums" in the Sunday brunch number are played by The Original Broadway Cast members from Rent: Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Wilson Jermaine Heredia. The other "patrons" are all Broadway legends. The cook at the diner is the director, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- GoofsThe prison barge didn't locate to New York until 1992.
- Quotes
Jonathan Larson: What is the point of money if you don't spend it on the people you love?
- Soundtracks30/90
Written by Jonathan Larson
Performed by Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, Robin de Jesus (as Robin de Jesús), Alexandra Shipp and Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez (as MJ Rodriguez)
Produced by Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman and Kurt Crowley
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- Budget
- $55,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $112,777
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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