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In the Heights
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJon M. Chu
Screenplay byQuiara Alegría Hudes
Based on
In the Heights
by
  • Quiara Alegría Hudes
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlice Brooks
Edited byMyron Kerstein
Music by
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
Production
companies
  • 5000 Broadway Productions
  • Barrio Grrrl! Productions
  • Likely Story
  • SGS Pictures
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04) (LALIFF)
  • June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10) (United States)
Running time
143 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$55 million[1]

In the Heights is a 2021 American musical drama film directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes. It is based on the stage musical of the same name by Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, and Jimmy Smits. The film follows the same plot as the musical, telling the story of a New York City bodega owner who saves his money in hopes of a better life.

In the Heights had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on June 4, 2021, and is scheduled to be released in theaters in the United States on June 10; it will also be available on the ad-free tier of HBO Max streaming service for a month. It received acclaim from critics, with praise for its direction, story, performances, and musical scenes.

Premise

Lights up on Washington Heights... The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

Cast

Original Broadway cast member Seth Stewart and Broadway actor Patrick Page make cameo appearances.[2]

Production

On November 7, 2008, Universal Pictures announced that they planned to adapt the original musical as a feature film for release in 2011.[3][4] Kenny Ortega was set to direct the film, which was slated to begin filming in summer 2011 with a budget of $37 million.[5][6][1] However, the project was canceled in March 2011;[7] reportedly, this was due to the fact Universal was looking for a "bankable Latino star" like Shakira or Jennifer Lopez instead of unknown actors.[1] In January 2012, Lin-Manuel Miranda stated that the film adaptation was back under discussion;[8] in the meantime, he went on vacation and started to read a biography of Alexander Hamilton, which would lead to his next project, Hamilton.[1] In May 2016, it was announced that Miranda would co-produce the film with Harvey Weinstein and backing from The Weinstein Company.[9] On June 10, 2016, Jon M. Chu came on board to direct the film adaptation of the musical.[10] In the aftermath of numerous sexual misconduct allegations made against Weinstein, his producer credit on the film was removed, with the rights to the film eventually auctioned off to Warner Bros. for $50 million.[11] Warner Bros. was one of several studios wanting to produce In the Heights—due to the success of Hamilton; to persuade Miranda and Chu, they built a backlot bodega with piragua carts and set up performances of songs from the show.[1] The budget was set at $55 million.[1]

In October 2018, Anthony Ramos was cast in an undisclosed role, later revealed to be the lead of Usnavi.[12] Miranda, who played the role in the Broadway production, watched Ramos play the part in the 2018 Kennedy Center production and praised him on Twitter.[1] Miranda himself considered playing Usnavi for the film, but felt he was too old to do so.[1] In January 2019, Corey Hawkins was cast in the role of Benny.[13] In April 2019, Jimmy Smits, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz and Dascha Polanco were cast.[14][15][16][17] In June 2019, Marc Anthony and Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the cast, with Miranda cast as Piraguero.[18][19]

Filming began on June 3, 2019, in New York City.[20][21] The musical number "96,000" was filmed at the Highbridge Pool featuring synchronized swimming and shot over two days with 500 extras.[1] Several changes were made from the musical, which first ran in 2005, such as adding references to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy and microaggressions, and cutting certain characters and songs.[1] In addition, a reference to Donald Trump in "96,000" was changed to Tiger Woods.[1] Choreographer for the film was Christopher Scott.[22]

Music

In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedJune 11, 2021 (2021-06-11)
Label
Producer

The film's soundtrack album is scheduled for release on June 11, 2021, the same day as its U.S. release, on Atlantic Records/WaterTower Music.[2] It was produced by Miranda along with Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman and Greg Wells.[23] The film contains one new song, "Home All Summer", which is the last track on the album.[2] The title track was made available with the album's pre-order on April 23, 2021.[24] The song "96,000" was released via streaming on May 3, 2021.[25]

All tracks are written by Lin-Manuel Miranda

In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing[26]
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."In the Heights"7:41
2."Benny's Dispatch" 
3."Breathe" (featuring Rubén Blades and Doreen Montalvo)
  • Grace
 
4."No Me Diga"
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Beatriz
  • Polanco
  • Grace
  • Barrera
 
5."It Won't Be Long Now"
  • Barrera
  • Ramos
  • Diaz
 
6."96,000"
  • Ramos
  • Hawkins
  • Diaz
  • Noah Catala
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Beatriz
  • Polanco
  • Barrera
5:45
7."Piragua"
  • Miranda
 
8."When You're Home"
  • Grace
  • Hawkins
 
9."The Club"
  • Ramos
  • Barrera
  • Hawkins
 
10."Blackout"
  • Ramos
  • Hawkins
  • Barrera
  • Merediz
  • Diaz
  • Catala
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Beatriz
  • Polanco
 
11."Paciencia y Fe"
  • Merediz
 
12."Alabanza"
  • Ramos
  • Grace
  • Smits
  • Catala
  • Barrera
  • Hawkins
  • Diaz
  • Polanco
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Beatriz
 
13."Carnaval del Barrio"
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Beatriz
  • Polanco
  • Barrera
  • Ramos
  • Miranda
  • Hawkins
  • Diaz
  • Grace
 
14."When the Sun Goes Down"
  • Hawkins
  • Grace
 
15."Champagne"
  • Barrera
  • Ramos
 
16."Finale"
  • Montalvo
  • Ramos
  • Beatriz
  • Rubin-Vega
  • Polanco
  • Smits
  • Miranda
  • Grace
  • Barrera
 
17."Home All Summer" (featuring Marc Anthony)
 

Release

In the Heights was first screened virtually for critics on April 15, 2021.[27] It will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on June 9, 2021, following an advanced screening at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on June 4, 2021 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood.[28] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 10, 2021, in both theaters and on HBO Max.[29][30][31]

It was previously scheduled to be released on June 26, 2020,[32] but it was delayed to June 18, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[33][34] before being moved up a week to June 11, and later up again by a day.

On May 9, 2021, select Cinemark, Regal Cinemas and AMC theaters hosted a free advance screening in honor of Mother's Day.[35]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, In the Heights holds an approval rating of 97% based on 89 reviews, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Lights up for In the Heights, a joyous celebration of heritage and community fueled by dazzling direction and singalong songs."[36] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on 30 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[37]

Monica Castillo of the TheWrap wrote: "Like Crazy Rich Asians, not everyone is going to feel represented when they watch In the Heights. That's an impossible task for any movie. Yet In the Heights can represent many things for many different viewers. It can be a story about ambitious, hard-working people chasing their dreams. It can be a reflection on the immigrant experience and the struggle to find where you belong. It can also be a tribute to our parents' sacrifices."[38] From The Hollywood Reporter, David Rooney said: "The movie glows with an abundance of love for its characters, their milieu and the pride with which they defend their cultural footprint against the encroaching forces of New York development that continually shove the marginalized further into the margins. The resilience with which the characters claim their place in the fabric of city life is exhilarating."[39] In his review for Variety, Peter Debruge praised Chu's direction and wrote: "Like its source, the movie is a blast, one that benefits enormously from being shot on the streets of Washington Heights."[40]

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