Tick Tick Boom
Tick Tick Boom

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Tick Tick Boom

2009
Movie
29 min
Danish

Pelle is in love with Dagmar and really wants to reveal this to her, but his drunken dad keeps getting in the way. Rasmus can't accept that his newborn son is seriously ill and ends up distancing himself from his wife in order to try to hold on to the hope. Aksel wants to get back together with his ex-wife and is using his daughter as a go-between until the day when his ex-wife suddenly brings home a new boyfriend.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users93%
Director: Lin-Manuel MirandaGenres: Musical, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Jonathan Larson, a promising young composer trying to make his mark on Broadway. Set in 1990, it follows Jon as he works on his futuristic musical 'Superbia' and faces pressure from his agent and friends. As he nears his 30th birthday, Jon grapples with self-doubt, relationship challenges, and the uncertainty of his artistic dreams.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' was widely praised for its heartfelt performance from Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda's confident directorial debut, and its powerful exploration of artistic struggle and perseverance. The film resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and its tribute to Larson's legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Andrew Garfield delivers a tour-de-force performance as Jonathan Larson, capturing his passion and vulnerability.

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda's direction is dynamic and respectful of Larson's work and life.

  • The film effectively conveys the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a creative career.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film's emotional impact and Andrew Garfield's performance. Many highlighted the relatable themes of pursuing dreams and the powerful musical numbers. The film is seen as a fitting tribute to Jonathan Larson's talent and determination.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Andrew Garfield. Nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Jonathan Larson's autobiographical one-man musical of the same name, which he performed in the early 1990s before his breakthrough with 'Rent'.

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