"In the Heights" Review
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.

In a frantic race against time, struggling actress Anne must juggle chaos- and a high-maintenance dog named Macy- as a series of mishaps threaten her chance at a career-changing audition.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.
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