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In the Heights - 9/10
jumbled thoughts incoming
The opening 20 min didnt hook me which for a musical is typically a red flag. the "i want song" however did. bottom of the 2nd act contains a number that can stand itself up against the greatest numbers ever sang. cinematography is outstanding. the choreography is as good as it gets. theres somr conflict and the bottom of the 2nd act thats very forced but the resolution is so completely worth it that it doesnt matter. laugh. smile. cry. this musical hits on all cylinders. as far as the music it steps on Hamilton's toes often and perhaps deliberately or perhaps LMM only has so many songs in him before he hit repeat but it doesnt matter because it all does a wonderful job guiding the audience along so that we arrive at a wonderful climax.
also being back in a theater was wonderful.
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