tick, tick...Boom!
Netflix | Release Date: November 12, 2021
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MetacriticOnurNov 19, 2021
admirable
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worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
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HabibiehakimNov 20, 2021
Tick, Tick... BOOM! opens up pretty good, it supposed to be a powerful song as many of the musical do for the beginning of the movie/show, unfortunately i didn't get that, but at least almost half of the movie was ok, then it continue to beTick, Tick... BOOM! opens up pretty good, it supposed to be a powerful song as many of the musical do for the beginning of the movie/show, unfortunately i didn't get that, but at least almost half of the movie was ok, then it continue to be bad into awful, from the song then performance is awful, only couple of song that i like and that's it, i know this is a true story and it's not about the story and the song that awful, but the way they represent it is misleading and miscast, overall Tick, Tick... Boom! is a complete failure and surprisingly one of the worst movie of the year.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantJan 4, 2022
Based on the Jonathan Larson musical by the same name, director Lin-Manuel Miranda's debut feature tends to frustrate more than it entertains. With an almost totally absent back story about the play, the production's semi-autobiographicalBased on the Jonathan Larson musical by the same name, director Lin-Manuel Miranda's debut feature tends to frustrate more than it entertains. With an almost totally absent back story about the play, the production's semi-autobiographical protagonist and most of the key figures in his life (both on stage and in real life), viewers who aren't already familiar with the source material come in at a distinct disadvantage. Is this supposed to be a cinematic translation of the stage production? A film biography of the musical's composer? Some combination of the two? That, in itself, is never made especially clear, leaving audiences wondering exactly what the picture is trying to be. And, when the narrative veers off in an array of different, often-unexplained directions, the story wanders aimlessly, focusing more on attempting to create a series of "memorable" musical numbers, an elusive feat given how eminently forgettable and pretentious most of the compositions truly are. The screenplay's repeated treatment of such recurring themes as "the pain of the tortured artist" and "the anguish of time escaping us" grows progressively tiresome after multiple iterations, leaving viewers anxious to see the picture get on with the story. To the film's credit, it features fine performances by Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp and Judith Light, all of whom valiantly attempt to make the most of what they have to work with; it's just a shame that they didn't have a better script at their disposal. In the end, for those who are ardent fans of Broadway musicals and the work of Jonathan Larson, this reverential tribute might make for worthwhile viewing, but, for the casual movie fan, this one leaves much to be desired.… Expand
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JLuis_001Nov 20, 2021
The story of Jonathan Larson, upon which this autobiographical musical came to life, is both inspiring and crushingly sad.

Someone who worked so hard to get into Broadway and had his life cut short just before the musical he created becameThe story of Jonathan Larson, upon which this autobiographical musical came to life, is both inspiring and crushingly sad.

Someone who worked so hard to get into Broadway and had his life cut short just before the musical he created became one of the most famous musicals in history is certainly one of those stories that is hard to digest.

And while I'm all for his story being told in film, it is also fair to admit that the director, a first-time director, makes constant mistakes in a story that basically just builds itself in a style that is too simplistic to create a better impression.

The most crucial of these mistakes is how the structure of the film feels rushed and cramped.
There are scenes that verge on the corny and implausible because Lin-Manuel Miranda doesn't make them flow properly.

One problem I've always had with musicals is when in one scene the characters suddenly start singing without the musical number coming naturally, and tick, tick....BOOM! suffers a lot from that, and I didn't like it.

But I can also admit its good stuff and especially mention the really good work of Andrew Garfield, who gets right into the role.

He certainly carries the whole weight of the film and does it quite well.
He's the only member of the cast to stand out, but that's okay, the film does after all belong to his character and Garfield owns the screen.

Ultimately, this little musical won't do much for those involved, not even for its director who is already quite famous for other things, but who evidently feels a strong connection to the story, but tick, tick....BOOM! is still a film worth enjoying as entertainment. It has nothing more to prove.

I don't doubt that people who see it and don't know the story of its main character will be inspired by it, and that's really the best profit this film will get, because credits for posterity isn't something it's really going to achieve.… Expand
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HaskettFamilyDec 12, 2021
Not even close to my cup of tea. The quasi-documentary look and feel showed me some I wasn't at all interested in nor was I interested in the subject of the movie. I watched because I love all kinds of music, but was disappointed.
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UncleFrankieNov 20, 2021
It is certainly an ambitious directorial debut from Lin-Manuel Miranda with unique visuals and choices, even if some choices didn’t feel completely realized in the already tight pace. A problem that this film has, as does most musicals, isIt is certainly an ambitious directorial debut from Lin-Manuel Miranda with unique visuals and choices, even if some choices didn’t feel completely realized in the already tight pace. A problem that this film has, as does most musicals, is that is features songs that, all though very enjoyable, don’t continue the story. A song in a musical should compel a character or continue a plot point in the story. Not all songs don’t do this in the film, but a couple; and it was certainly noticeable.… Expand
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BrettLDec 13, 2021
This film is two things: a touching tribute to Broadway and quite forgettable. There are very few surprises here, and the portrayal of Stephen Sondheim as a near god-like figure comes off as comically over-the-top. However, a flexingThis film is two things: a touching tribute to Broadway and quite forgettable. There are very few surprises here, and the portrayal of Stephen Sondheim as a near god-like figure comes off as comically over-the-top. However, a flexing performance by Andrew Garfield and solid direction from Lin-Manuel Miranda combine to make an otherwise mundane plot into something worth watching.… Expand
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