“tick, tick… BOOM!” is a Blast – Movie Review

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Andrew Garfield stars as Jonathan Larson, the man behind RENT – one of the most iconic musicals.

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The cast:

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The movie is set during a single week in 1990. Larson has been working on the same musical for over eight years, with little to show for it.

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Originally conceived as a one-man show, Larson wrote it as a way to come to terms with his rejections over the years.

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Garfield

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Though it is hard to take your eyes off of Garfield, he is surrounded by other actors putting in solid work and they should not go unnoticed.

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Minor flaws aside, tick, tick… BOOM! is a joyous watch from beginning to end!

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The film is so full of life that it is impossible to leave it without a smile on your face.

Image Credit: Crown Media

It’s a special feeling to have a film connect with you so dearly.

Watch tick, tick...BOOM on Netflix November 19th!

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“tick, tick… BOOM!” is a Blast – Movie Review

Andrew Garfield stars as Jonathan Larson, the man behind RENT – one of the most iconic musicals.

The cast:

Andrew Garfield

Alexandra Shipp

Robin de Jesús

Vanessa Hudgens

Joshua Henry