Only a little more paciencia y fe, dear readers, because Lin-Manuel Mirandaâs
In The Heights is almost here! His hit musical has been adapted into a feature film, and after going through developmental delays, itâs finally on its way to our screens.
In The Heights stars Anthony Ramos as Usnavi, a role that was originated by Miranda in the Broadway show. Miranda has a small role as Piraguero, or Piragua Guy, and rounding out the cast is Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace and Olga Merediz. The musical adaptation was directed by Jon M. Chu (
Crazy Rich Asians) and will release in theaters and on HBO Max on June 11. We ve already seen critics share their thoughts on social media, and now their reviews are rolling in, so let s take a look.
Critics Praise In the Heights as The Best Hollywood Musical in Years
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A Quiet Place is almost here. After many delays,
A Quiet Place Part II will finally be released to audiences with John Krasinski directing once more. Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe return to their roles, and rounding out the cast are Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou.
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Blunt, Simmonds, Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.