While Andrew Garfield gives a driven and kinetic performance as Larson, "Tick, Tick... Boom!" is messy, missing a distinct spark and emotional depth; It's the kind of film that is simultaneously riveting, but occasionally dull and emotionally inhibited
the film finds moving emotional notes without being mawkish; Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut is an affectionate, if flawed, Valentine to both musical theatre and the art of creativity
Miranda handles his directorial role with assured professionalism, foregrounding the characters with fluid camera movement and precise editorial pacing, but it's a somewhat sterile style, more akin to a concert film than an immersive narrative feature
Lin-Manuel Miranda's adaptation of Jonathan Larson's musical is a brilliantly performed, heartwarming homage to a legend who died before his genius was appreciated; the musical comes to life thanks to Andrew Garfield's excellent portrayal
Lin-Manuel Miranda gives us an unashamed sugar rush of showbiz rapture and showbiz solemnity in this heartfelt tribute to Broadway talent Jonathan Larson, played here by Andrew Garfield
it's an absolute joy; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Steven Levenson keep finding ways to both revel in and deconstruct the story's inherently theatrical pleasures in uniquely cinematic ways
"Tick, Tick... BOOM!", Lin-Manuel Miranda's affectionate, well-crafted adaptation of Jonathan Larson's "rock monologue", captures all that's grand and beautiful about musical theater, and a little of what can make it insufferable, too
"Tick, Tick... BOOM!" is an entertaining, heart-filling work that showcases two musical geniuses, putting a new spotlight on Jonathan Larson's musical legacy and giving Miranda another endeavor to gift us with his unparalleled artistry
"Tick, Tick... Boom!" is a terrific, moving, propulsive film on its own terms. It's about New York, art, life and love; Jonathan Larson is a perfect role for Andrew Garfield, who does the best work of his career
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