I don’t understand much about the Hamilton phenomenon since I'm not American, but honestly, everything—the songs, the writing—is great in my opinion. I can’t grasp why there's so much negativity surrounding it. It seems like maybe it was placed into an unsuitable genre, but regardless, I don’t get the low ratings; it’s truly excellent. Yes, I'm a bit late to the party, but who really cares? The singing was incredi…

It’s surprising to see so many negative comments about this production. In my view, the stage version translated exceptionally well to film. The cinematography was skillfully managed, with careful editing that incorporated overhead shots and close-ups, highlighting both the actors' abilities and how deeply they inhabited their characters. Seeing the set design from those elevated camera angles allowed for a much grea…

I couldn't bring myself to complete Hamilton, and I didn't feel obligated to do so. Almost immediately, when the first lines were delivered—rapping about the Federalist Papers, no less—it was clear this wasn’t something I would enjoy. It seemed remarkable, certainly, but also draining. The experience felt like being forced to attend a gathering where everyone communicated in rhyming pairs and made allusions to the…

It's complete nonsense; in its attempts to appear provocative, it ended up being repulsive.

It’s technically a musical, and I suppose we could use another one, although there's not much reason to think this is particularly worthwhile. The roles are cast with different ethnicities than those they represent, apparently intended to be a positive thing, but the justification for that isn't obvious. What it amounts to is lacking in cleverness or any real understanding of the subject matter; it’s deeply disres…

This isn’t a movie or television program; it's a recording of the Broadway stage production with the same title. I will say that this theatrical work seems geared toward audiences already familiar with the historical context. That likely leaves out younger viewers, given how public education has suffered due to years of Republican budget cuts—it's genuinely shocking how little some instructors are paid. As som…

My name is Alexander Hamilton/And there's a million things I haven't done/But just you wait, just you wait," Lin-Manuel Miranda seems to sing near the beginning of Hamilton. Roughly three hours later, we’re still waiting. Hamilton is structured into two parts. The first part recounts Hamilton's arrival in New York City in 1776, his work assisting General George Washington during the American Revolution, and how he…

It's important to clarify that what’s been presented isn’t really a movie; it functions more as a televised production of a stage performance. The way it was shot and the format simply don't align with standard cinematic or television movie conventions.

It feels like this film was working against itself from the beginning. There was so much anticipation surrounding it after its run on stage—a sense that it would be amazing—but presenting it as a recorded performance diminished some of the visual power you'd get seeing it live. We naturally expect higher production values when something is adapted for the screen. The narrative itself is wonderful, and I think it’s…

It’s a musical that doesn’t translate well for audiences beyond the United States. I found myself rewatching portions and consulting Wikipedia to understand who everyone was, aside from the more recognizable figures. Based on the promotional materials, it appeared to be an attempt at portraying a Harry Potter-like journey to fame within Hollywood. The cast had diversity, which is usually positive, but they didn't…