![]() In addition, Jonathan’s leitmotif, the ticking of a clock, follows him throughout the movie and his musical scores. ![]() Still, Larson creates a balance as he also introduces more mellow, reflective songs such as “Johnny Can’t Decide” and “Why.” Through this, he depicts Jonathan’s deeper desires and foregone memories, prompting viewers, regardless of their respective generations, to crave the nostalgia of their own childhood. Strong bass and drum sections bring these songs alive and inject youthful impatience into the musical experience. The upbeat music with distressed lyrics found in songs such as “30/90” and “Swimming” convey Jonathan’s confusion as he navigates his last week before entering his thirties. The magic of “Tick, Tick…BOOM!” comes from its soundtrack, written by Larson in real life. All these personal problems are then presented with constant uneasiness as the AIDS crisis of the 90s rages in the background of the narrative. With only a week left before the workshop, Jonathan is also missing the most critical song of his musical which signifies the turning point in the protagonist’s life. His girlfriend, Susan (Alexandra Shipp), similarly decides to quit professional modern dance, sparking conflict in their relationship as she lands a teaching job in the Berkshires in Massachusetts and wishes to move there with Jonathan. Jonathan faces additional challenges in his love life. His best friend and roommate, Michael (Robin de Jesus), moves out after relinquishing his own dreams of becoming a musical actor, opting instead for a mundane job at an advertising firm. ![]() ![]() He struggles financially as he is behind on rent. The movie starts a week before Jonathan’s workshop for “Superbia,” his first musical, which he has been developing for eight years and to which he “devoted his entire youth.” But these seven days turn out to encompass a number of trials for Jonathan. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and first composed as an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, “Tick, Tick…BOOM!” hits on these anxieties and more with strong performances from all actors, hard-hitting tracks and an astounding musical performance from Andrew Garfield as Larson himself. What do you do when you feel like you’re running out of time? When all of your friends have their lives together and you’re still barely aware of your weekend plans? You can’t help but doubt whether every decision you make toward your ambitions is correct. ![]()
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