Andrew Garfield

Alexandra Shipp

Robin de Jesús

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Ben Levi Ross

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Vanessa Hudgens

Joshua Henry

Bradley Whitford

Judith Light

Laura Benanti

Danielle Ferland

Micaela Diamond

Utkarsh Ambudkar

Gizel Jiménez

Kate Rockwell

Aneesa Folds

Joel Perez

Anna A. Louizos

Robyn Goodman

Judy Kuhn

Danny Burstein

Lauren Marcus

Richard Kind

Tariq Trotter

Janet Dacal

Kenita R. Miller

Eddy Lee

Jared Loftin

Kurt Crowley

Ryan Vasquez

Joanna Adler

Sheila Tapia

Ricardo Zayas

Travis Patton

Christopher Jackson

Jelani Alladin

Andrew Bancroft

Chris Sullivan

Luis A. Miranda Jr.

Kelly Watson

Chuck Cooper

André De Shields

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Joel Grey

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Beth Malone

Howard McGillin

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Bebe Neuwirth

Adam Pascal

Bernadette Peters

Phylicia Rashād

Chita Rivera

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Phillipa Soo

Chad Beguelin

Nick Blaemire

Eli Bolin

Jason Robert Brown

Eisa Davis

Amanda Green

Quiara Alegría Hudes

Joe Iconis

Tom Kitt

Alex Lacamoire

Steven Levenson

Jaime Lozano

Dave Malloy

Matthew McCollum

Grace McLean

Helen Park

Stephen Schwartz

Marc Shaiman

Matthew Sklar

Georgia Stitt

Shaina Taub

Jeanine Tesori

Stephen Trask

Sean McDaniel

Victoria Theodore

Bryndon Cook

Debbie Tjong

Charles Conforti

Derrick Delgado

Mason Versaw

Javiel Sellas

Barbara Ames

James C. Nicola

Roger Bart

Emily Juean Stillings

Jennifer Laroche

Lauren Yalango-Grant

Ayo Janeen Jackson

Lucy Struever

Stephanie Crousillat

Gaby Diaz

Ilia Jessica Castro

Marie Rose Baramoski

Keisha 'Sparkle' Hughes

Paul Hsu

Judy Chin

Valeria Kole

Bridget Ritzinger

Stella Sensel

Alice Brooks

Andrew Weisblum

Bernard Telsey

Alex DiGerlando

Mandy Bisesti

Kathleen Brown

Lindsay Gelfand

Christina Grant

Satoko Ichinose

Robert Lugo

Mandy Lyons

Monet Moon

Kelley Cribben

Deb Dyer

Betsy Megel

Zachary Citarella

Mariela Comitini

Josh Muzaffer

Andrea Burrell

Marc Connor

Johnne Eschleman

Sandy Hamilton

Ali Kashfi

Leanne Macomber

Jeffrey D. McDonald

James H. McDonnell

Jonathan Mosca

Dervin Sabater

Ari Schwartz

Mike Thompson

Tod A. Maitland

Terence McCormack Maitland

Bill Orrico

Jerry Yuen

Cory Brink

Jeff Brink

Joseph Sacco

John Bair

Lisa Kelly

Alexis Sansone

Tonya Smay

Nitasha Bhambree

Scott Burik

Blaise Corrigan

Mariusz Kubicki

Christopher Place

Luca Waldman

Owen Panettieri

Michael Fuchs

Stanley Fernandez Jr.

Bradley Grant

Gavin Fernandez

Suren Karapetyan

Connie Huang

Abby Levine

Thomas Johnston

Melissa Toth

Denise Agius

Allan Zaleski

David Davenport

Deborah Wheatley

Lydia Marks

Nola Denett

Steven Weigle

Monica Ruiz-Ziegler

Mei Lai Hippisley Coxe

Anne Brenneke

Michael Clifton

Myron Kerstein

Justine Baker

Maya Peart

Nicholas Schenck

Rian Johnson

Jonathan Larson

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Brian Grazer

Ron Howard

Julie Oh

Julie Larson

Celia D. Costas

Ryan Heffington

Teddy Blanks

Greg Wells

Drama

Music

tick, tick... BOOM!

Imagine Entertainment

5000 Broadway Productions

United States of America

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/tick-tick-boom-spoiler-free-review

"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

CinemaSerf

I recall reading back in 1996 about Jonathan Larson, the creator of the wonderful "Rent" (amongst others) and was intrigued to see just how Lin-Manuel Miranda might tackle this story. Though fairly well known in theatrical circles now, back in 1989/1990 Larson was a struggling songwriter. Juggling his relationships, his funding, an indifferent agent and quite a bit of a mental block, we are treated to a tour de force effort from Andrew Garfield as he portrays this visionary young man striving to complete this eponymous work. I think Garfield is super here. He can hold a note and he brings something of the charm, dedication and charisma of this young man to the screen with the aid of some fine original lyrics with collaborator Stephen Sondheim. Miranda keeps the pace moving along in a lively fashion, offering us quite an insight into the demons this man faced without allowing it to become melodramatic, or sentimental - and there are two strong supporting efforts from Vanessa Hudgens and Robin de Jesus. At times it does have a documentary style feel to it, the audience is a fly on the wall and - not always comfortably - that adds a poignancy to the presentation of this dedicated fellow. Anyone interested in musical theatre, or, indeed, the entire sphere of artistic and creative processes ought to watch one good actor's efforts to immerse us in the labours of love and pain of a good writer.

Nathan

tick, tick…BOOM! is a cinematic triumph that captivated me from start to finish. The film tells an inspirational yet tragic story, with both of these elements being captured perfectly by the unique direction of Lin-Manuel Miranda. The backdrop of the AIDS epidemic serves as a poignant reminder of the era's struggles, which constantly brings the positive highs of the music into sharp relief, ultimately foreshadowing Jonathan Larson's conclusion.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's background in theater is evident in every frame of the film. The way the scenes are shot is unlike anything I've seen before in a movie, making tick, tick…BOOM! a true masterpiece. Add in Andrew Garfield's masterful performance, which is arguably his best yet. He embodies the character of Jonathan Larson flawlessly, with his quirky mannerisms and extravagant persona. What's more, Andrew Garfield’s voice is incredible, which I was pleasantly surprised to discover.

Alexandra Shipp gives an emotionally nuanced performance that plays off Garfield's portrayal very well, creating a believable on-screen chemistry that adds depth to the movie's narrative. In addition, Robin de Jesús's performance is fantastic, and Vanessa Hudgens delivers an outstanding vocal performance, though her role is somewhat limited. It was disappointing to see that she was barely in the movie, considering she was billed as one of the lead actresses.

Overall, tick, tick…BOOM! is a masterpiece that exceeded all my expectations. It's a biographical picture that stands out among the rest, cementing its place as one of my favorite movies of the genre to date.

Score: 90% 🏅
Verdict: Excellent

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