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Normally I'm not really into musicals, but after doing some of the Hamilton songs in a drama class, I felt like watching the film to see what all the hype was about. And now I understand. AN ABSOLUTE MUST-WATCH

interesting history class, but something feels off. confess that at first i wasn't very eager to watch 'hamilton', since i'm not particularly a fan of musicals. however, it was recommended to me, so i decided to give it a chance, and the experience pleasantly surprised me. the film maintains a constant rhythm of rap and hip-hop, something i didn't expect at all, and it's so catchy that more than once i found myself nodding along to the instrumentals and lyrics. speaking of the lyrics, at first it can be difficult to follow them, given that the pace is dizzying and sung very fast. personally, i had to make an effort to read everything quickly, even trying to find a spanish version, which unfortunately doesn't exist. this challenge ended up being interesting, and it allowed me to appreciate even more the musical and lyrical work of the piece. moreover, thanks to the film, i got a fun introduction to the history of the united states, france, and great britain; it's like a high school class delivered with humor and audiovisual dynamism, making its more than two and a half hours of duration very enjoyable. the story is told magnificently and immersively, with memorable performances and flawless technical finish: costumes, makeup, sets, lighting… everything contributes to creating an impressive visual and sound experience. however, there is one aspect that bothers me: the casting. i understand that the decision to change the race of some historical figures was made for purposes of advocacy and social representation, but personally i find it hard to accept. for example, seeing thomas jefferson played by a black actor breaks the historical fidelity of the figure. still, despite this point of discrepancy, i love the film and consider it impactful and memorable in every other aspect. in conclusion, 'hamilton' is an innovative musical, full of energy, creativity, and talent, that manages to teach, entertain, and move its audience, despite my initial reservations about the cast. the combination of music, narrative, and technique makes it an experience that is completely worth it. spanish: interesante clase de historia, pero algo me chirría. confieso que al principio no tenía muchas ganas de ver 'hamilton', porque no soy particularmente fan de los musicales. sin embargo, se me fue recomendada, así que decidí darle una oportunidad, y la experiencia me sorprendió gratamente. la película mantiene un ritmo constante de rap y hip-hop, algo que no esperaba en absoluto, y es tan contagioso que en más de una ocasión me encontré moviendo la cabeza al compás de las instrumentales y las letras. hablando de las letras, al principio puede resultar complicado seguirlas, dado que el ritmo es vertiginoso y se canta a gran velocidad. personalmente, tuve que esforzarme por leer todo rápido, intentando incluso buscar una versión en inglés, que lamentablemente no existe. este desafío terminó siendo interesante, y me permitió apreciar aún más el trabajo musical y lírico de la obra. además, gracias a la película, obtuve una introducción amena a la historia de estados unidos, francia y gran bretaña; es como una clase de instituto llevada al humor y al dinamismo audiovisual, lo que hace que sus más de dos horas y media de duración se hagan amenas. la historia está contada de manera magnífica y envolvente, con actuaciones memorables y un acabado técnico impecable: vestuarios, maquillaje, escenarios, iluminación… todo contribuye a crear una experiencia visual y sonora impresionante. sin embargo, hay un aspecto que me chirría: el reparto. entiendo que la decisión de cambiar la raza de algunos personajes históricos se haya hecho con fines de reivindicación y representación social, pero personalmente me resulta difícil aceptarlo. por ejemplo, ver a thomas jefferson interpretado por un actor negro rompe con la fidelidad histórica de la figura. aun así, a pesar de este punto de discrepancia, la película me encanta y considero que es una obra impactante y memorable en todos los demás aspectos. en conclusión, 'hamilton' es un musical innovador, lleno de energía, creatividad y talento, que logra enseñar, entretener y emocionar, a pesar de mis reservas iniciales sobre el reparto. la combinación de música, narrativa y técnica hacen que sea una experiencia que vale completamente la pena.

There may be a high quality production here, but none of it landed in movie format. The king was good, anticipating the rhymes was entertaining for the first hour (out of THREE!?), and watching how the actors would conversate to a hip hop beat was distracting. Not my cup of tea.

"Hamilton" is a democratic musical that's still entertaining, energetic and unfailingly smart, this is theatre at the highest level, performed by a cast without a weak link. Thomas Kail’s camera captures actors’ intimate faces during key moments in a way impossible for theater-goers and incorporates audience reaction to create an electric filmed version. It's finally released in theaters in all it's freaking Lin-Manuel glory.

The best musical of anytime in the history of musicals. There is nothing like it EVER!

It was a good movie I liked how the hole thing was **** I really liked aron bur sir it was the best song in my opinion Hamilton is a Good movie would recommend it

I’ll admit it: I’m not the biggest fan of rap or early American history. In fact, I was practically dragged by my friends to see *Hamilton*, convinced I was in for a dull evening of revisionist history set to rap music, something akin to the parody work I'd seen in commercials over the years. I could not have been more wrong. What followed was a completely unexpected, jaw-dropping experience that left me utterly captivated.From the very first note, *Hamilton* knocked me flat. The music—each song more powerful than the last—was nothing short of phenomenal. Every track was pure gold, and I was astonished by how the story was brilliantly crafted, weaving together history, emotion, and a sense of urgency that made the tale of Alexander Hamilton feel anything but boring. The choreography and dancing were mind-blowing, with every move executed flawlessly and filled with deeper meaning. The creativity and symbolism infused into every scene were remarkable, offering layers of depth that took the entire production to another level. I was genuinely blown away. Hamilton wasn’t just a musical—it was an experience, one that stayed with me long after the final curtain. Since watching it, I’ve found myself replaying the songs in my head daily, and I now listen to the soundtrack almost every day. This modern masterpiece has earned its place alongside the classics I grew up with, like Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia, and West Side Story. I never thought we’d see another musical of that caliber emerge in this day and age, but Hamilton is as close to a modern-day classic as you can get. The sheer originality of every song, the ingenuity behind bringing historical figures to life, and the way it transformed what could have been a dry, historical recounting into something vivid and captivating was awe-inspiring. I can’t recommend Hamilton enough. Having waited 10 years to see it, I now only regret not watching it sooner.

Productions that include history, with alterations, seem to only focus on the art without the responsibility. That may be the real purpose of this, after all. A passive aggressive way to attack a base of understanding…shake things up in favor of those who believe themselves to be wronged. What about the challenges left to those who are needing to understand the other version? Or even teach it?Even so, we can allow for art/ fantasy while also keeping history. This production doesn’t, though. The momentum is angry. It has been promoted from every angle without much, if any, criticism. Immigrants are important! Yet, what seems to be left out is that we are all immigrants even after being citizens in the United States for generations. We just don’t get carte blanche help from the motherlands, our government, or the other people, unless we have athletic ability, unbridled good looks, wealth, a successful music career, or access to make a theater production on a global scale. We are left to our own. The only “united” is the airline name. Immigrants of today are not anything like the immigrants of years ago. Most come here to advancements which are far different from what many of our families had or even have now. Most expect everyone to take care of them and because they have persons connected in areas of media, science, and such who use their powers to condemn any of us who don’t see things the same way they do. Some even go so far as to seek out, profile, ones of us to watch, stand by us, use us and such until they find a better offer to move on. After all there are many of us who don’t have it all even though we live in the United States and, despite how it may look, we have the same problems here too, only with alterations. But what is perplexing is this…if those from another can become prominent in the United States with their own story then why would it be necessary to rewrite another prominent person’s story of a different culture and take it as their own? Could it be that an acceptance is on the forefront? One that knows, deep down, that we are not all that different? After all hard work doesn’t have one face. Neither does persistence or ingenuity. Caring isn’t limited by any factors set up by any system and best of all…LOVE cannot be contained. Sure. But on the flipside of what is ideal is the undesired…slavery also doesn’t have one face. Starvation of body and mind hasn’t any limits. Abuse is not necessarily contained to only what or who is in front of us. In order to be whole we have to accept this too.

Game changer, just not throwin' away his shot. Kind of production thats is on Must see list of evry cinema fanatics.

- Oversimplification of complex figures The musical condenses complex historical figures like Hamilton and other Founding Fathers into false caricatures - glossing over their nuances - Selective portrayal of events - events, like Hamilton's views on slavery, are presented from a specific perspective, raising questions about historical objectivity - Pacing - The rapid plot development and frequent shifts in time and perspective is a total failure in retelling anything about the founders of the united states. the real life formation of the USA is a decades long intelligent and deliberate process. - Reliance on exposition: The use of songs to convey large amounts of information feel unnatural and simply tell people how to feel. - Romanticized portrayal of historical conflicts: The musical's focus on personal rivalries and emotional turmoil might downplay the complex political and ideological struggles of the era. - Dominant hip-hop and rap influences: Rap is now a tired and overused form of music. Rap does not appeal to everyone and excludes anyone who cant "get down" with rap. - Repetitive lyrical patterns: Some might find the frequent use of rhyming couplets and wordplay monotonous or predictable. - Overreliance on callbacks and references: The constant repetition of certain lines and motifs feel gimmicky and excessive

The songs bop, the acting is overall very good, and it makes history fun. A certified classic.

This is absolutely the worst musical I have ever seen. I wouldn't watch it, except I am forced to for a homework assignment. They are trying to be "diverse" by replacing all the white historical figures with people who don't remotely look the part for the role, so that I can't even tell who they are supposed to be. The endless rapping is hard to understand. I've only watched 18 minutes so far and it is already unbearable to watch and listen to.

Rewelacyjne widowisko.. pozycja obowiązkowa dla wszystkich którzy są fanami musicali. Kto nie oglądał niech żałuję. Polecam.

The life of Alexander Hamilton does not seem very interesting because of the songs, but when you see Hamilton, whether it is the movie or the Broadway musical, you will be amazed.

Just, why?! Why do we find it necessary to revise and colorize the past. Is it inclusive? No! Just the opposite.

This was my first time seeing this show and I know how popular it is. I like a good musical, although I suppose im somewhat less keen on theatre shows. I thought most of the songs were quite catchy and fun and the choreography is undoubtedly slick. It has a nice flow to it. I knew it was quite contemporary, in terms of the musical styles/genres used, including some rap/hip-hop (though there are numbers which are slower and less frantic) and I supppose it does give it a fresh feel, so to speak. I can only imagine how much energy you need to appear on stage and take part in only some of this nearly 3 hour long production. Phew. It's certainly an entertaining watch. I can't say I followed the story it tells fully but I get the general idea. I can understand why this is so popular - it definitely has a 'toe-tap' aspect to it, which is a good sign. I wouldn't say this is entirely amazing or anything but if your a fan of musicals and this sounds of interest, then yes, I'd recommend it as a live version of a theatrical production, rather than a film set to music as such (if you know what I mean). Its quite long at close to 2 and three quarter hours long but its certainly got a nice beat to it throughout and I thought it was pretty entertaining overall and as I say I'm not someone esp. keen on theatre. Perhaps this isn't entirely brilliant but it's certainly not boring or overly bad, hence it's worth a watch.

a musical to which all musicals will be held to. a fascinating telling of American history through a p.o.c cast. Miranda is the pinnacle of his production delivering arresting performances with physically demanding takes. the rap influence doesn't feel forced or jarring in the stories context

No, I dont like musicals overall much (although I enjoyed some nice musicals). And for sure I dont like Hip Hop. And in addition it is sooo "political correct" to show black or hispanic people representing historically white people lol. So no, I didnt enjoy Hamilton and stopped it after 30 minutes.

Not great, not terrible and pretty dull if I’m being honest. Definitely no where near as good as most of the reviews here make it sound.

OVERRATED Play. Couldn't stand it and the actor who plays Hamilton was SHORT. LOL grow a few inches buddy. -Brysan Redwine Accredited Movie Review LLC (Also again -69,000/10)

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I've been a fan of Hamilton since late 2016, and to me it's something that gets better with age. The way the characters and the Music harmonize to tell such a complex story is awe inspiring and the cast is Flipping Fantastic. If you're a fan of musicals or just curious please give this a watch

I have no idea why this musical is so overhyped. The cast is absolutely terrible, why is everyone black in a musical portraying the founding fathers? Why did they make George Washington black? Aside from the historical inaccuracies the music isn’t very good.

Hamilton is a masterpiece, a musical that use Hiphop, pop and modern music in general to give you the most amazing history class of your life.

Very good musical, I dont like musicals overall, but this one was worth it, especially seeing how much effort was put into it. Probably would be even better if not on film but live

Surprisingly good, very moving and just a wonderful production all around! Well done.

Can't believe how bad this was. The entire thing is set to bad rap. Sat through it with my wife for what seemed like 10 hours.

I LOVED it I was the best combination of rap and history I would recommend it

Most amazing musical I’ve ever seen. The writing and creativity is Immaculate

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Yes this thing is legit. I highly doubted I could sit through an almost 3 hour musical, but the perofrmances were great, the songs are catchy, you actually learn somthing and the whole thing won me and my friends over. Big shout to King George.

Absolutely fantastic! Didn't think I'd enjoy it because I'm not a fan of musicals at all, but this was a very enjoyable performance lin-Manuel Miranda did an amazing job!

Flawless. The first time I've ever actually learned something about American History and I learned SO much. Not to mention, I was more entertained than I've been in decades.

This is everything you need in a COVID like world. All the acting is pretty darn good, there's some clever comedy and it's just fun. I can get over my little nitpicks, but don't listen to those people that gave it a negative review because they don't understand how cool it is and how to make something original.

So so so good! Worth a watch! This pro-shot has done so much justice to this incredible cast!

I watch it over and over again! I love this movie so much it went straight to my heart!

Hamiton is perfect, except the fact that he died like a b at the end of the play......

Perplexed by such amazing work of art. Hamilton is truly a delightful theatrical show. Aaron Burr the man who shot Hamilton was also humanized to such extent he wasn't just a flat 2nd villain. Loved it!

It’s up there with Les Mis and Phantom and Tosca. Educational, emotional, tear-jerking. I’ve got it on repeat on Spotify and Disney.

I enjoyed it, I liked the premise, the music was okay. If this is the best way to teach history and national values to younger generations, I'm all for it. But I couldn't really understand the lyrics, had to turn on CC. And except for the duels, the stage direction was pretty vanilla.

Phenomenal. Odom Jr and Diggs are brilliant. I did not know Odom Jr won a Tony, but he performance really stands out. It was so good, that, despite being a big LMM fan, I often found Miranda underwhelming in comparison. Diggs' energy level carries scenes with ease and his different flow from everyone else when playing the role of Jefferson is genius. You'll Be Back might be my favorite number. The groove on the Skyler sisters' songs a great change of pace, with the performance on Satisfied really standing out.

I had always heard about how amazing Hamilton was and it really is, it is gorgeous and just visually stunning, it is one of my top 5 favorite movies of 2020 and one of my favorite movies of all time. The writing of the story and lyrics are astounding and so beautiful and well-written, some of the best I have ever seen and heard. The performances are exceptional especially from Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Ramos, and Jasmine Cephas Jones. The costumes are phenomenal and beautiful especially on Daveed Diggs, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr., Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jon Rua, and Anthony Ramos. The set design is remarkable. The music is extraordinary, so well performed, written, and produced. The choreography is outstanding and just perfectly choreographed. The musical numbers are spectacular, just so well performed and executed. The makeup and hairstyling is stupendous especially on Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Ariana DeBose, and Sasha Hutchings. Thomas Kail's directing is excellent. The cast recording is my favorite cast recording of all time. This was an A++ musical.

Absolutely fascinating. No other production for the screen has ever come this close to transmitting the essence of a play and the magic of theatre in such outstanding beauty that makes you go wow more times than you can count.

I'm a little confused by the negative reviews here, and it makes me wonder if they're from people who aren't really into musical theater, or just watched it because of all the hype it's had for years. As someone who loves musicals, and has seen a lot of the biggest Broadway shows over the last 30 years, this really is an amazing piece of work. There are so many musical styles and influences on display here. It's not just rapping about the founding fathers. Of course the show is great, but I want to comment on the production as a film. I was blown away by the direction and editing that manages to deliver the theater experience while always giving the audience the best seat in the **** better! The on-stage closeups and multiple camera angles are things that simply can't be experienced in the theater, and they are woven seamlessly into the performance. If you love musicals this is definitely a must-see.

This is laughable! I didn't realize how cringy Hamilton was going to be. Its honestly so bad that its funny. Watching a bunch of dorks try to rap about the signing of the constitution is one of the best laughs I have had in a while. Pure comedy! 0 out of 10.

I like plays. I grew up near NYC and was exposed to many. This was worse than cats. Hard to understand audio. Overhyped PC hot garbage. Not funny. Not good music. Just another example of people scared to criticize people with tans. My girlfriend who is more liberal than I felt worse about it.

Just amazing, emphasizes the flaws of the past and celebrates history with a beautifully diverse cast. Please watch it

Honestly so well written. Lin Manuel Miranda did such a good job on this and it’s the best thin LG I’ve seen this year.

Great musical, with music from almost all genres. Would normally give it a 9, but due to a lot of 0's given with no real reason, I'll give it a bit higher.

Way overhyped. The audio is terrible and hard to understand. I'm glad I didnt pay to see this boring show.