From the moment Usnavi (Hamilton‘s Anthony Ramos) emerges onto his block in the opening moment of Jon M. Chu’s excellent movie adaptation of the musical In The Heights, it’s clear to audiences that they are in for something very special. Unsavi walks over the hot cement sidewalk on a steaming summer day when his foot stops over a drain cover. His leg doubles back and suddenly, the drain cover is a turntable, and our musical introduction to the city has begun.
It’s a cliché to note that NYC is “a character” in a film, but Chu’s ability to infuse so many moments in In The Heights with the spirit of the city, a place where there is adventure and excitement lurking around every corner — here, metaphor made nearly literal — is downright thrilling. It would be special to watch in any year, but as a return to theaters for so many movie fans after 14 long months away, it’s enough to make some people, including this critic, downright giddy. Read more…
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