Adapted from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit, In The Heights is a foot-stomping new musical that will have you shimmying into summer
Directed by Jon M Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), this hit musical exuberantly tells the story of hardworking Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who runs a bodega in Washington Heights, but dreams of moving to the Dominican Republic to open a beach-front bar. Usnavi is in love with Vanessa (Melissa Barerra) who works in a nail salon but one day hopes to be a fashion designer.
As the summer heat rises so do emotions and excitement as a rumour goes round that someone won the lottery from a ticket bought in Usnavi's store and a climactic power cut wipes the electricity across the neighbourhood.
Bursting with songs, impressive dance numbers and set pieces in a public swimming pool and throughout the streets of Washing Heights, this vibrant musical is full of colour and charm and the perfect film for the summer.
US 2021 Dir Jon M Chu 143 min
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