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tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM!

2021
115 min
Drama Music

Plot Summary

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

7.6
IMDb Rating
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Ratings & Reviews

7.6
IMDb Rating

Technical Details

115 min
Runtime
2021-11-11
Release Date
Movie
Content Type
2021
Year
Genres
Drama Music

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User Reviews

Manuel São Bento

9.0/10
Recent

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 forw...

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Nathan

Nathan

9.0/10
Recent

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 ev...

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

7.0/10
Recent

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...

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