Steven, a troubled musician, seeks a doctor to quiet his restless mind while Sophia, an apparition and the love of his life, is haunted by dreams of a luminous city she once called home.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
The heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom make their way to the big screen in this animated movie.
When a powerful church leader is found dead, Benoit Blanc enters a tight-knit community where everyone has secrets, but not everyone is fully developed.
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.
For viewers who love eating burgers, shakes and fries on the go along with a tasty side of nostalgia.
