Lin-Manuel Miranda, a multi talented filmmaker and receiver of various accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmys, five Grammys and two Academy Award nominations, made a musical drama in 2021 and it is one feel good drama that you shouldn’t miss.
We are talking about ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ now streaming on Netflix. Based on the eponymous stage musical by Jonathan Larson, the film is a semi-autobiographical story that follows Larson (played by Andrew Garfield) as to how he wrote a musical to enter into the theatre industry.
‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ is like a love letter to New York where young talents are discovered every now and then but the road to success isn’t that easy here. A story of triumph, the film follows the incredible journey of Larson, a man who lived life as one should, making every moment count.
The film has an approval rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and the website’s critical consensus reads, “Tick, Tick… BOOM! makes musical magic out of a story focused on the creative process—an impressive feat for debuting director Lin-Manuel Miranda.”
‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ has been praised for the amazing direction by Miranda and the phenomenal performances by the cast, specially Garfield who went on to win his first Golden Globe Award and receive his second Academy Award nomination for the film. If you are looking for an inspiring, playful and spirited drama this weekend, ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ should definitely be on your watchlist!