POSITIVES…
A testament to the fact that American History should occasionally be presented in such an energetic and creative way such as this.
This musical is a wonderfully brilliant telling of Alexander Hamilton’s story. Absolutely an engrossing narrative, and an excellent experience to see how they presented it on the stage.
Exciting scenes! Character dynamics! Plot twists! Intrigue! Drama! Tragedy! Real life truly can still provide the best dynamic stories.
The songs are amazing, as well as the scenes that go along with them. “My Shot,” “Satisfied,” “It’s Quiet Uptown,” plus so many more. So catchy, powerful, emotional, and educational.
Political debates in real life should occasionally be done as rap battles too.
Fantastic ensemble cast. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Chris Jackson, and so many more. Standing ovation to this awesome ensemble!
Considering everything going on in the USA right now in 2020, Hamilton is incredibly relevant and prescient, that only helped connect me with the story even more than expected.
Casting the American revolutionaries with Persons Of Color is a genius decision. It speaks more to the familiar themes of people demanding to have a voice and fighting for equality, that clearly reflects our modern times.
That rotating stage is nicely used for this musical, and the movie takes advantage of showcasing that as well.
At the end of the two hours and forty minutes, I loved it so much that I wanted it even longer.
Oh, and let’s also not forget the fact that this is the most affordable way of watching the Hamilton musical.
NEGATIVES…
I suppose it can’t be avoided, but if you are someone who are not that into rap, R&B, or Hip-Hop music, then this may simply not be for you. You might also need to turn on closed-captioning to help understand what they are saying better.
The argument that this is better seen live in a theater is unavoidable, because even if this is presented in a movie format, it’s still essentially just the literal broadway production shot on film.
Dual roles; which is common in broadway, might get some people who aren’t used to seeing that in movies confused.
P.S….
Hamilton on film is a very different experience than Hamilton on stage
Remember that “Got Milk” Aaron Burr commercial? There’s a newer Hamilton musical parody version of that
While we’re at it, check out Weird Al Yankovic’s “The Hamilton Polka”
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