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2021
Drama, Musical
2h 0m
On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.

Directed by:

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Screenwriter:

Jonathan Larson, Steven Levenson

Starring:

Bradley Whitford, Vanessa Hudgens, Judith Light, Robin de Jesus, Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Ben Ross, Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry

Genres:

Drama, Musical

AKAs:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2021
Drama, Musical
2h 0m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Mar 2022
95
83rd
Enjoyed this immensely. This seems like one of those movies that almost everyone can relate to in some way. Jonathan’s struggles with prioritizing his aspirations with his relationships and other roadblocks were felt and well realized. Garfield himself is really at his best here. His musical talents are commendable, but his acting is DAMN good. I for one really liked the directing and story structure. This kind of music is more my speed than standard musicals. One of this past year’s best.
Rated 23 Mar 2022
psimpsim
Rated 04 Jan 2022
81
78th
This week I watched a movie in which Andrew Garfield lives in New York, is struggling between balancing his passion projects and private responsibilities, interacts with his terminally ill best friend from childhood and loses a relationship with a girlfriend who has an exciting job opportunity elsewhere... but enough about The Amazing Spider-Man 2!! tick tick BOOM goes the dynamite!
Rated 04 Jan 2022
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 28 Dec 2021
80
80th
Garfield is fantastic and the film did a good job of selling the thought process of a theater kid to someone who really does not enjoy musicals
Rated 28 Dec 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 25 Dec 2021
50
27th
I had a visceral fight-or-flight response to the first musical number. Every fiber of my being was screaming "GET THIS AWAY FROM ME!" So I had to jump ship like 5 minutes in
Rated 25 Dec 2021
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 21 Dec 2021
44
32nd
Okay but the gay part wasn't necessary.
Rated 21 Dec 2021
zmt311zmt311
Rated 02 Apr 2022
50
13th
Self-indulgent drivel, much like Larson's only other work, 'Rent'. The music is bland and soulless. The lyrics are total tripe. This is one of those deals where Broadway and Hollywood praise a work just because it promotes homosexuality.
Rated 02 Apr 2022
rossRoss
Rated 23 Mar 2022
60
57th
The potential for greatness is there. I liked the style, the mood, and I really liked Garfield, but the execution was lacking, and I was never really invested in the characters.
Rated 23 Mar 2022
addsAdds
Rated 24 Feb 2022
30
6th
Go watch the few seconds Alexandra Shipp sings in "Come to Your Senses" on Youtube. It's the only few seconds of this movie worth watching even if it is a travesty that she didn't get to sing the whole thing.
Rated 24 Feb 2022
karlsonkarlson
Rated 12 Feb 2022
50
13th
For a musical, the set design is quite ok. All the rest is just a musical.. the standard type of songs, the franatical dialogueing and bodylanguage, the hasty cameramovements and editing, and a lot, a very lot of effort is invested in getting long shots of mouths hanging stupidly wide open between words and after every sentence.
Rated 12 Feb 2022
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 12 Feb 2022
65
55th
Not a fan of musicals, but it’s well made in a lot of aspects. Garfield is great, and the supporting characters and storylines are just as captivating as the main one. The musical moments are mostly fine, though I personally disliked the diner scene and the one that was interspersed with an argument, but I liked the swimming pool scene and the parts shortly after the workshop. Fans of Rent or musicals in general will probably love it.
Rated 12 Feb 2022
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 26 Jan 2022
90
79th
If you haven't seen the original stage play of the same name (like me), you may be confused with how this story is told. Once I understood the dynamic and the premise, I found myself really enjoying this. Garfield is absolutely stunning in this, and the plays the late and great Jonathan Larson very convincingly. The music is all very well-written and performed, and I thought Miranda's direction was super solid for a debut film. I give 9 existential crisis' out of 10.
Rated 26 Jan 2022
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 10 Jan 2022
74
42nd
Garfield saves so many bad directing instincts here, he deserves a purple heart.
Rated 10 Jan 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 27 Dec 2021
70
42nd
As someone who has never seen "Rent" and could probably happily live out the rest of his days never seeing it, this is not really a movie made for me.
Rated 27 Dec 2021
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 29 Nov 2021
72
51st
I'm not a theater kid, but this made me understand the mania of the whole process with a smile on my face. This is great story telling with such energy and exuberance. Garfield is really good.
Rated 29 Nov 2021
rihreyrihrey
Rated 28 Nov 2021
59
75th
honestly quite decent, but just a tad overly sentimental
Rated 28 Nov 2021
feritdgnferitdgn
Rated 23 Nov 2021
70
61st
Dreams, heartbreak, happiness and tears. An emotional portrait of a tragic life filled with the pursuit of success, accompanied by inspiring songs. Andrew Garfield is fantastic.
Rated 23 Nov 2021
corbadCorbad
Rated 23 Nov 2021
70
53rd
Garfield is strong and the theatre framing works as both tribute to the original “rock monologue” and as a narrative device, but emotively the film is more effective at building stress than releasing it in any catharsis. Some of this is caused by a white, straight protagonist with (somewhat clichéd, though still engaging) artistic struggles that are never quite portrayed as a marginalizing agent as strong as the skin colours or sexual preferences of those around him, but often come close.
Rated 23 Nov 2021
caffecaffe
Rated 19 Nov 2021
66
58th
This could be a whole lot more obnoxious, so I consider it a victory that I actually both teared up and laughed at more than one point.
Rated 19 Nov 2021
rreed2rreed2
Rated 17 Aug 2024
89
55th
Yes beautiful amazing yes. If you liked RENT you’ll love this. If you haven’t seen RENT, go watch RENT first because I think it make this movie even more touching. Even if you can’t get into the story, which I loved, the vocals alone make this worth a watch.
Rated 17 Aug 2024
arossaross
Rated 07 Jan 2024
70
36th
Strong lead performance carried this for me. Otherwise, the music was hit or miss for me. Interesting chapter of his life to focus on, and it worked as a story. This might have been a bit better if someone else helped direct it.
Rated 07 Jan 2024
mismatched02mismatched02
Rated 05 Feb 2023
57
50th
Everything about this movie is great except the outstanding bits that remind you it was directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Who allowed that many Hamilton references in a show that predates Hamilton's existence? Andrew Garfield is wonderful. I was most disappointed to see one of the most iconic, comedic songs bizarrely inter-cut with a dramatic scene. I guess watch it if you like Andrew Garfield and don't have any preexisting fondness for the show.
Rated 05 Feb 2023
ippeiIppei
Rated 04 Jan 2023
80
87th
So much of this is impressive. Lin-Manuel Miranda's direction is great, but it is Andrew Garfield's performance in this that steals the show. Just reminding us how great he can actually be. The story structure and blend of musical numbers are also well done.
Rated 04 Jan 2023
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 27 Dec 2022
70
49th
Andrew Garfield gives a decent performance as the main character, someone passionate about getting their theatrical story to the big stage. The songs aren't bad but I felt neutral about the overall plot. If your a fan of musicals then you'll enjoy this. It's def. cheesy, though that's not always a bad thing. Its also immersive and entertaining but not a film I'm likely to remember much about or want to revisit. Not a bad watch, not a great one, this is worth seeing if it sounds like it'll appeal
Rated 27 Dec 2022
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 09 Jun 2022
50
20th
The editing is completely insane. Shit cuts every 5 seconds like it's the Taken fence jump.
Rated 09 Jun 2022
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 11 May 2022
60
47th
Jonathan Larsson'un Rent müzikalinin oluşumu sırasında yaşadığı durumları anlatan müzikal film. Andrew Garfield'ın oyunculuğuna 1 şey diyemem. Fakat Lin-Manuel Miranda'nın yönetmenliği. O iğrenç kurgu. Saçma sapan Sunday şarkısı. Jonathan Larsson bu filmi izleseydi, suratına tokat atardı. Çok yorucu. Ağıtsal müzikal. Filmin sonunda, show must go on. Dayan, yüreğim dayan. Dayan yarına inan.
Rated 11 May 2022
ralytoralyto
Rated 03 May 2022
65
26th
Corny at times and I really dislike the lead actor, but I liked the supporting cast and the songs in the second half were pretty good. The theme felt overplayed, maybe I just feel like there are too many films about troubled young artists.
Rated 03 May 2022
kuroelKuroel
Rated 20 Mar 2022
53
32nd
First third was a bohemian bore. The grievances of an adult child. Had it not been an Oscar nom film, I might’ve quit watching. Eventually it takes a turn into something more human and relatable. The songs are a bit indistinguishable - marked by a similar style and flavor. Garfield knows how to act but the singing performances didn’t blow me away no matter how hard they were bellowed.
Rated 20 Mar 2022
mspraguemsprague
Rated 18 Mar 2022
80
84th
Fantastic, Garfield is awesome in this. Supporting cast likewise awesome.
Rated 18 Mar 2022
filliganFilligan
Rated 12 Mar 2022
79
39th
The deification of Larson can wear a little thin but it’s clear his work was an influence on Miranda, who’s passion for the subject matter is impressively palpable for a directorial debut. Garfield is simply outstanding. His voice is angelic yet powerful and he’s on the verge of tears in practically every scene—honestly, it’s the hottest performance of the year. Lovely, with fine music to boot.
Rated 12 Mar 2022
borasevilmisborasevilmis
Rated 10 Mar 2022
82
83rd
Andrew Garfield ve Robin de Jesús, son derece dinamik ve harika oyunculukları ile öne çıkarken, göz dolduran hikâyesiyle tatlı bir müzikal olan tick, tick... BOOM!, Lin-Manuel Miranda'nın nasıl müzikal sinemanın dehalarından birisi olduğunu da kanıtlar nitelikte.
Rated 10 Mar 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 05 Mar 2022
50
8th
Vanessahudgens-looksgreat+narrativestyleiscool-iliketheirromance+eventuallymadeRent-aorticaneurysmbefore1stnight+nicefootageofhim
Rated 05 Mar 2022
hakan_gulHakan Gül
Rated 05 Mar 2022
76
15th
çok fazla dans.. çok fazla gerçeklik dışı unsur...
Rated 05 Mar 2022
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 01 Mar 2022
71
85th
tick, tick...BOOM! is pseudo-biopic immersed in the world of adult theatre kids. While I'm not a fan of the self-involved, hard-to-like characters; Garfield's stellar performance kept me hooked. Most of the songs aren't memorable catchy hits, some don't even work, but there's something reassuring about the upbeat tempo & frantic energy. The almost continuous singing slows the pace, but the choreography, zaniness & facial expressions in the Garfield-Ship-Hudgens scene (& others) make it worth it.
Rated 01 Mar 2022
martinoMartino
Rated 27 Feb 2022
90
0th
Andrew Garfield actúa de puta madre y canta de putísima madre. Musicalmente es espectacular y como biografía de Larson funciona muy bien en mi opinión. Buena cinematografía y la trama se hace llevadera Me gustó mucho
Rated 27 Feb 2022
langelundLangelund
Rated 19 Feb 2022
65
57th
Garfield is all that jazz
Rated 19 Feb 2022
imomercetinImOmerCetin
Rated 19 Feb 2022
83
88th
Fascinating. Incredible performance from Garfield. Amazing.
Rated 19 Feb 2022
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 15 Feb 2022
50
33rd
On one note, it' just another way of Hollywood adaptating a musical while forging a cinebio -- and both things kinda clash in essential parts, specially in the second half. Songs are great, love the early 90s NY vibe, the sense of failure and fear of corporate world, most of the musical numbers work -- although LMM doesn't let anything breath on screen, the quick cutting and the generic editing is such a bummer -- and Garfield does everything he can to move the story forward.
Rated 15 Feb 2022
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 13 Feb 2022
52
41st
Certainly has things in it to like, but it never won me over completely. I’m not a massive Garfield fan, but he’s super here and really does all of the films heavy lifting. LMM’s direction is a little hit-and-miss, with some moments of theatrical class and other moments of theatrical limitations feeling quite un-cinematic. I didn't like all of the casting, some of the musical numbers didn’t work at all for me and the emotional punch never really comes; but it’s admirable in many other respects.
Rated 13 Feb 2022
begbegbegbeg
Rated 31 Jan 2022
85
73rd
I wasn't bored even for a second... and the quality of the lyrics really got me watching a well known striving artist storyline! It is very well structured I must say. Nothing new but I bought it. I am confused about what got my interest though. Is it the movie or the actual composer/playwright?
Rated 31 Jan 2022
woodendoorswoodendoors
Rated 23 Jan 2022
79
24th
No climax, okay I get it this is biography but still...
Rated 23 Jan 2022
slaterman2slaterman2
Rated 18 Jan 2022
97
94th
What is it with 2021 and great movie musicals? I'm not even a musical guy.
Rated 18 Jan 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 16 Jan 2022
80
63rd
Sprightly and enjoyable musical almost feels like Miranda’s ALL THAT JAZZ – you can feel Miranda’s identification with Larson and his world and, while its an obviously idealised and romantic, it feels genuine and authentic view. Sentimental and perhaps too “cutesy” at times, the film is redeemed by its cast, headed by Garfield who captures Larson’s charm and ability to infuriate, and manages the musical numbers reasonably well; nice little cameos here and there are also fun to spot.
Rated 16 Jan 2022
jlfmJLFM
Rated 13 Jan 2022
55
25th
On one hand, it's hard for me not to relate to a film that's in-part about a twenty-something trying to make a name for himself as the sands of time trickle down grain-by-grain. On the other hand, this felt a little too smug, a little too cute, and a little too eager-to-impress for me to totally click with. I can definitely see why tick, tick...BOOM! has really struck a chord with some folks, but it left me pretty cold.
Rated 13 Jan 2022
kasperlKasperL
Rated 12 Jan 2022
55
39th
I don't mind the sentimentality, but I'm not crazy about Garfield, and most of the songs are so-so.
Rated 12 Jan 2022
teemukeskteemukesk
Rated 12 Jan 2022
78
40th
I have to give it to Garfield on this one. He really learned to sing and also gave an amazing performance dancing and acting. It's a fun movie, but it just doesn't feel as special and unique as I would've expected.
Rated 12 Jan 2022
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 10 Jan 2022
18
97th
W4E2P1S2V1M2A2R4. Amazing, and one of those where I'm (probably too generously) willing to overlook most of the flaws on the ground that it was really released in 1990, so anything that feels trite or overdone is just because other stuff copied it in the interim. But, can't fathom why they cast Hudgens instead of just letting Alexandra Shipp do all the female parts. And the "big song" suffers, like Rent (with "Your Eyes") from a little too much build up for what is just an OK song. Still great!
Rated 10 Jan 2022
egeguzelEgeGuzel
Rated 09 Jan 2022
85
83rd
I realised I really missed andrew :')
Rated 09 Jan 2022
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 09 Jan 2022
20
12th
It's a musical about the making of the failed musical before he made "Rent". It's a big ball of overly-emotional angst which in the end is a big "So what?" Not a memorable melody or lyric in the whole bunch.
Rated 09 Jan 2022
draserdraser
Rated 08 Jan 2022
88
52nd
A musical with Tom Holland, very good acting and very nice songs. In favor of his work he's starting to neglect his friends and girlfriend. His dream is to play his work in Broadway
Rated 08 Jan 2022
peksenPeksen
Rated 07 Jan 2022
91
64th
1) 7.01.22
Rated 07 Jan 2022
gamul1Gamul1
Rated 28 Dec 2021
5
0th
Boring
Rated 28 Dec 2021
semioticussemioticus
Rated 27 Dec 2021
79
65th
This could've been really meh given the specificity of the subject matter but Andrew Garfield turns it into something much, much better. Fun and poignant, one of the better films I've seen this year.
Rated 27 Dec 2021
bownBown
Rated 27 Dec 2021
68
20th
I have a decent tolerance for musicals but jesus this one really tested my patience in the worst way. I’m starting to think this guy is having some sort of existential crisis!!!!! Still, Garfield did a good job at playing the ultimate irritating theater kid, and LMM killed it with the direction, especially considering it was his film debut (but oh man me and LMM do NOT care about the same things).
Rated 27 Dec 2021
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 24 Dec 2021
70
69th
Give Garfield an award.
Rated 24 Dec 2021
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 23 Dec 2021
75
54th
Garfield shows once again how a great of an actor he is in this wonderfully charasmatic and energetic performance in this likewise energetic and charismatic movie.Despite knowing very little about Jon Larson I was still engaged in the story and glewed to the screen for the majority of the awesome musical performances.As for flaws, it can feel a bit familiar in its story beats a lot of the time and while it's not boring, it does feel very slow especially in the first hour.
Rated 23 Dec 2021
julescocojulescoco
Rated 14 Dec 2021
88
68th
Garfield was extremely impressive in this film; in the end, when they show clips of Larson I was surprised to see how accurate Garfield's body language was. Other than this the movie kinda dragged on at some points and I feel like I've watched this "male artist in new york struggle" trope so many times and this movie didn't bring anything new about it to the table. Garfield really carried this movie, his performance was amazing.
Rated 14 Dec 2021
kavuKavu
Rated 13 Dec 2021
79
65th
Sure, if you think about it the main character isn't very likeable nor the story unique, but at least Lin-Manuel Miranda can make really entertaining musicals.
Rated 13 Dec 2021
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 10 Dec 2021
55
18th
I found that the film never quite establishes its framing in a clear way. I'm sure if you were already into theatre or Larson you would find the passion here undeniable - but I am not and so this wasn't really for me nor do I think it quite accomplishes its goal.
Rated 10 Dec 2021
ericamblerericambler
Rated 09 Dec 2021
77
69th
or, The Boy Who Could Write A Song About Anything
Rated 09 Dec 2021
mandymandy
Rated 25 Nov 2021
7
73rd
Surprisingly joyful and enjoyable-a brilliant performance by Andrew Garfield.
Rated 25 Nov 2021
rittehRitteh
Rated 25 Nov 2021
62
44th
A co-worker recommended this one to me. I knew nothing about it and didn't even read the synopsis before hand, so had no idea what I was about to watch. I immediately got the RENT vibe, and it turned out to be a biography in musical form of the writer of RENT. The movie was very slow. No razzle dazzle. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had listened to the soundtrack a couple times first, but oh well. I also wish they had a bit on the development of RENT and the related sad story.
Rated 25 Nov 2021
iamianimaniamianiman
Rated 25 Nov 2021
70
80th
Andrew Garfield is UNDERRATED. Period.
Rated 25 Nov 2021

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