People have possibly mentioned this, but Andrew was not a singer. After being offered the part he spent the next year learning to sing and okay piano, which makes this even more phenomenal.
@@jonasquinn7977 wait really? I thought Lin said in a Fallon interview that he watched Andrew in Angels of America and then wanted him, but didn’t know if he could sing or not.
@@Chocolatel0vr that is what made him decide that Andrew could do anything, but their mutual friend assured him that Andrew could “sing like an Angel.” 😁
Don’t quote me on this, but in the song “louder than words” you can see Johnathan larsons actual sister in the audience, and apparently she said something about how Andrew did such an amazing job because she actually felt like she was spending more time with her brother and getting a little bit more time together! That’s how amazing he was!!
I did not know this and I’m not sure why but it made me tear up a bit. Like imagine being so devoted to your roles and being so talented that the LOVED ONES of the person your playing is able to connect with your performance.
I love that throughout the whole film Jonathan talks about how he's running out of time and everyone keeps telling him that he's not but then he dies before he can even see rent live...it kills me
andrew really played into how jonathan performed, so that tension you saw during 30/90 was more from his impression of jonathan larson’s stage presence than his actual singing !
But as somebody who does have a tighter air capacity, which you can hear throughout Andrew's performances, The thing isn't entirely out of the question just to begin with
The neck veins were "acted" and recreates what Jonathan used to do while singing live on stage. It would be great to see you react to Jons version of 30/90 too!
This movie really was robbed with the Oscar noms... It should have been nominated for directing, adapted screenplay, supporting actress for Vanessa/Alexandra, and supporting actor for Bradley because he had Sondheim's mannerisms down perfectly, but honestly it could have had a best picture nomination too because it was by far the best movie musical of the year if not the past 10 years Also WHY has nobody ever fully produced Superbia??
If I remember right, the reason nobody has produced Superbia already is because there isn’t a single draft available anymore. In his notes that his family received, they have sections from multiple different drafts, but not a coherent whole, so somebody else would need to come in and finish it, which nobody seemed to want to happen. It’s something along those lines. Basically there isn’t just a book and lyric for Superbia sitting around for somebody to produce as is.
Unpopular Opinion: I don’t think Vanessa’s character really had a lot of acting? Most of her scenes were her singing. Maybe the woman who played Susan could be nominated? I do think that the guy playing Michael should’ve been nomonated.
Supporting actor for Robin de Jesus and Alexandra Shipp you mean? I mean their performances were incredible and in comparison Bradley and Vanessa had very minor roles. They did a wonderful job, but very minor.
Hannah crying when she heard when John died, was also my reaction the first time I saw the movie, so said. And yes, Andrew Garfield should have won the Oscar for all the work and soul he put in to this
I was a hardcore RENTaholic in like 2005-2009ish, and so I knew this show forward and back and I knew what happened to Jon, and I just... watching this film was heartbreaking and cathartic and everyone did it so well. Jon's sister was involved in this movie, and she said being on set with Andrew as Jon was like getting to spend time with her brother again. I just can't.
He's also acting super hard while singing on the stage because he's recreating what Jonathan Larsen did in the recorded performance of his Tick Tick Boom (that they're reenacting)
THANK YOU! That's what I was screaming here!! He sounds relaxed, because he probably was when he was recording the songs in the studio, but on stage he's Jonathan Larson and not Andrew, and Jonathan Larson always looked very stressed and "crazy" during his performances, with all those veins showing in his neck and his crazy eyes hahaha
Yes exactly. As Andrew always says, Jon was always "turned up to an 11". He was singing "for life and death". Andrew as Jon put his absolute everything into his performance. That's why the vein is popping, why he looks "manic" as people have described it in a misunderstanding way.
Iirc when Lin was able to hear Andrew perform for the first time (after Andrew basically speedrun learning how to sing) he threw a shoe at him and screamed "I DONT NEED TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPLACE YOU!!" and that's pretty amazing isn't it
i love that vanessa hudgens was part of this. not only was she mimi on broadway for a while, she was maureen in the rent live studio production. it was so cool to see the original rent actors in the restaurant scene!
Andrew actually sang Why live and it means a lot to him because he connects the song with his mother who he has lost before starting to shoot this movie. I'm so happy you liked it.
Finally, the most important reason this show is relatable and heartbreaking is that ultimately, it’s a show about a failure. Superbia never got produced, despite all the work he put into it. But it reminds you that after you fail, you can keep going and find the next big success.
Oh my god. The music, the acting, this movie was GORGEOUS. Andrew Garfield was absolutely EPIC (along with the ENTIRE cast) and you are telling me THIS MAN DID NOT WIN AN OSCAR for this movie?? The movie made me cry, the whole true story made me cry, and then I watched it again. Art
With Andrew’s neck tension, I think he was acting Jonathon Larson’s performance because I saw a clip of Jonathon performing and had the same tension. If Im right it just shows Andrew’s attention to detail. Andrew got robbed of an oscar 100% ❤
Especially considering he went to the ER at least once (possibly more) in the days before his death because he didn’t feel right and his symptoms were attributed to stress and anxiety over the show.
SO SAD…heartbreaking 💔 But Jonathan dreamed of getting a great review in the New York Times…and while he did not live to see it in print he was interviewed by NYT critic after the dress rehearsal the night of his death…and was told by the critic RENT was going to be a hit!
Even just the short shots of Come To Your Senses gave me goosebumps. Vanessa Hudgens and Alexandra Shipp were incredible singing that song. This reaction was so good, had a great time re-living the movie through it.
It’s that musical theater trick of associating a character with a melody: Abuela Madrigal has Dos Oruguitas, Susan has Come To Your Senses, Veronica Sawyer has Beautiful, and so on.
There is one more song that was cut out of the movie called "green green dress" and its amazing. The full clip was released on UA-cam you should react to it.
I can't stop crying, because i know the story of Johnathan Larson after making RENT on High school and Tick Tick Boom gave me chills and makes me emotional all the time. As a singer with depression and anxiety i feel representated so much with many parts, i don't know why. I love your reactions, Hannah
For the record Alex Lacimore is more then Lin's best friend. He is also a composer and Lin's writing partner. He wrote the music for In The Heights and Hamilton!
While it is not how he imagined, he did leave a legacy. It is sad hearing that line, “you still have time”. No he doesn’t. After hearing the first song, I wish suburbia was picked up. It was amazing. I like how one chance encounter (lin being in the audience) helped further and preserve his legacy forever and the high school versions of Tik Tik boom. It is sad hearing about how he did not even see opening night. I can’t imagine what he must be feeling in that moment.
And Michael is based off of Jonathan’s best friend, who I believe is still alive. So the friend that thought he was on borrowed time lost the friend who should have had more time. But one thing someone pointed out is that the love story of the movie is really of a straight guy and his gay best friend, who truly loved each other unconditionally. I mean look at “No More”: those are dear friends who feel comfortable enough with each other at all times to the extent that they act like absolute DORKS when they are together.
I haven't seen any of the other movies nominated for Best Actor but I truly think Andrew should have gotten it.... he blew me away in this movie, just like you! His voice, his mannerisms. The way you loved him but also see all his flaws... so beautifully crafted.
Three things: (1) I'm so happy you finally saw the movie! It's one of the best musical movies by far. (2) Andrew sang Why in this movie live so his performance in the scene was raw. (3) The one who did the voicemail message was THE Stephen Sondheim. (Edit: Was doing this comment before I even got to the scene 😅 sorry about that... I will add tho about how it came about: LMM gave Steve a copy of the voicemail message and then Steve told Lin that the message was cliche and asked Lin if he could rewrite it and if Bradley (the guy who played Steve) is unavailable to record it, Steve will do it himself and then Lin just asked him to do it.) Also, gosh the Sunday scene still gives me the chills in the best way as a fan of musicals. Welcome to the TTB fan club, Hannah! Hahaha Edit: i can give you a long list of fun facts here but during the Superbia rehearsals, the blue shirt Andrew was wearing was actually Jonathan's.
@@evejones9781 oh! Hahaha well then... I might edit and add more but here are more that I can say at the top of my head: - The first scene they shot, according to LMM, was actually the Why scene because the venue's availability was limited. - The woman with the blue/green scarf after the first chorus of Louder Than Words is Julie Larson, Jonathan Larson's sister and the guy not far from her is the director of the OG off-Broadway version of TTB. - The place where they did the swimming scenes was said to be the very place where the real Jon Larson spent most of his time swimming... They first scouted other pool places then Lin just had that "feeling" like there's just something about the one they ended up using. It was almost halfway through or after them shooting the scenes when they found out it was the actual Jonathan Larson hangout spot, if the last few words made any sense. - According to Andrew, the director's chair they used with the computer is, you guessed it, actually Jonathan Larson's. - The set designer were very keen for details when it comes to recreating Jon's apartment. From the paint-splattered white sofa to the bookcase bending to the tapes to even the paintings (which were painted by Jon's friends and then gave LMM the blessing to have that for the set as well) - Also, you might have missed Chris Jackson's (Benny [ITH] & George Washington [Hamilton]) cameo in the LTW audience. He was the one who entered the theater before Louder Than Words and was in front of Steve Sondheim during the audience montage. I mean, the movie was so special to me to the point that I got to read and watch other reviews and analyses to get to know and admire Jon and his work even more.
One of the things I loved about this movie is that they didn’t try to keep Michael’s reveal too close to the chest so that people might have figured it out before the official reveal but still have it pack a massive emotional punch when they finally said it out loud.
I actually don’t really like her voice, though I’m happy to acknowledge her performance in this was very good. I definitely wouldn’t call her underappreciated though 😅 She got this part, which means she impressed the right people for sure!
That one song 8:40 just gave me post show flashbacks to cast parties Lin is like the musical communities version of Stan lee. Everything he directs or writes, he makes a cameo in 14:13 24:00 - 24:40 full body chills Ending: I recognised the name but couldn’t place it but kept thinking “wow this storyline gives rent vibes” now I know why.
Before reading any of the other comments - I am just grateful that you finally took the time to watch the complete tick, tick ...BOOM - the single songs are great but with context and inside this masterpiece of a musical are amazing. I had to cry several times during your reaction because it brought me back to watching it myself. Thank you very much! Special note to the editor (or yourself) researching some of the easter eggs for the movie.
You did actually react to Ben Levi Ross! The video of him and Taylor Trensch singing Only Us (One of my favorite videos). I’m actually impressed you recognized him. It took me a minute to get it was him without the glasses, and that was only after watching a very long video listing every cameo and easter egg in this movie. That set was practically drowning in Broadway actors and legends from both on the stage and off it.
Louder than Words got a stranglehold on me after seeing my friend in a stage production recently. So I did the only thing I could… I’m onto my second draft of a TTBB a cappella reduction/arrangement of the song. 215 measures of arpeggios, rock rhythms, and harmonies.
Yes, spitting in the mask makes it so they don’t fog up. His parents are played by Judy Kuhn (voice of Pocahontas) and Danny Burstein (lots of Bway credits) He sang “Why” live and also the acapella one. Jon’s sister is in the audience for the last song (she’s in blue or green) So glad you watched this movie! Andrew deserved the Oscar.
@@theamazingwebhead6453 Far from it. The issues with CW tv shows are not the actors/actresses, it's the scripts. They do an amazing job with what they have to work with. If you look at all the actors/actresses in those shows, they look amazing and they are very much older than the character they are playing. Especially before the time jump in Riverdale, for exemple.
@@MrThierryFournier I’m not saying you meant it as the actors who play cw teenagers are ugly or anything, but they just don’t look like teenagers, and if you think they do then I want to know what teenagers you’ve been hanging around
@@theamazingwebhead6453 I think Something is lost in translation. Of course not like real teenager. I'm just saying that Hannah looks like she could easily play a teenager in a tv show, because they are mostly played by good looking actors/actresses that have entered adulthood a couple of years ago. So stop trying to twist my words has a insult vis-à-vis Hannah, when that was not my intention. Good night
If you're impressed with Vanessa here, maybe react to Grease Live sometime! It's hardly a perfect production, but Vanessa knocks it out of the park, which is extra impressive considering her father passed away literally the night before the performance.
this movie was such a beautiful tribute to jon and his legacy. andrew did fantastic and he truly deserved the oscar for this role. highly recommend reacting to the deleted scene of green green dress that happens between andrew and alex bc it’s incredible
I knew what I was in for but I was in a puddle of tears while watching your reaction. This whole movie is so incredible, it perfectly captures how you feel on the verge of 30 or when you’re 30, it actually triggered an anxiety attack for me but I’d never regret watching it.
Also remember that Jonathan Larson was a composer, not a singer. I was surprised the performances were so good! I love how, when there are harmonies, you never disappoint: we can always count on your smile and appreciation. And I knew it was going to be a hard one to watch. I also started watching without knowing what it was about. Gulp!
Btw the girl you liked during the Superbia rehearsal song is Gizel Jimenez! She’s also in Miss You Like Hell, which was written by Quiara Alegria Hudes (who wrote the book for In The Heights and was also in the playwrights’ workshop scene). It’s a really beautiful musical, it also stars Daphne Rubin Vega (obc rent) whose voice is SO different from Gizel’s if you ever want to react to it!
About the "spitting in the mask" thing: yup, swimmers do that. I swam for about 14 years at competition level but rarely did it. It is done so that the goggles don't fog up because of the change in temperature, the water on the outside of the glass is usually much colder than the air or your face on the "inside" :D Though from my own experience, doing it with goggles like Andrew is wearing in that scene is just not that necessary, since it will only fog up for a short while, and if he is not in a competition and pressed for time, he could just wait for it to clear. Most swimmers or divers do this when they wear masks that also cover their nose: the additional warm airflow from your nose will most definitely let your goggles fog up even when you've been in the water for a while. The spit kind of neutralizes that. So yeah, here you all have a nice, overly long comment about spitting in goggles. You're welcome. xD
Did you know that Andrew did all the swimming?! They had a stunt guy and bc Andrew’s dad is a swim coach and Andrew had grown up swimming he was able to do it all on his own. Lin even said that the stunt guy was all like “Even I can’t swim that fast” Seriously Andrew can do anything.
@@rentfriend oh damn, I didn't know that, that's so cool! I already loved how real the movements looked in the movie, it's amazing he did it himself! Is there even anything this man cannot do? :D
Bless British editor Vieve (is that how you spell it?) for inputting the names and shows of the writers in the room at 10:50 and then the diner scene at 14:30! Shout it out for the theatre people. Yes, please!
Btw, the Broadway Star playing Rosa… *JUDITH LIGHT* ! How cool is that?! Also, they actually did cut the number “Green Green Dress”, it’s definitely worth reacting to. And for another movie/show that’s a musical to react to….I HIGHLY RECOMMEND *SMASH* . The music is amazing, and there’s Broadway stars in that show as well.
I think your reaction particularly during the climax and buildup of louder than words was everybody else's reaction too. It seems like your expression on your face was like mine where I was thinking often through the movie, "wholy crap! I can't believe Andrew Garfield could sing, let alone like that and play too." and even though I don't know him of course, I couldn't help but feel crazy proud for him and what he accomplished and did in this role and these performances, probably just from being a fan of his other movies, starting with spiderman way way back. Dude's a solid dude with ridiculous work ethic and passion for what he does.
During the song "Louder than words" at the end of the first verse, Andrew looks off to the side. Sitting in the seat immediately after the camera pans is Julie Larson (wearing the blue scarf), Jonathan Larson's sister. Not only did she serve as an executive producer, she also (obviously) has a cameo as well. :)
How did this video slip through the cracks? Ahhh. I was introduced to the original soundtrack about 12-13 years ago and I fell in love with it. When I found out they were making this a movie I screamed and told everyone. I watched it the night it released on Netflix. I sobbed and immediately rewatched it. Such an amazing job from everyone. Thank you for always being a joyous light in your videos even when you feel your feelings 💜
Watching Tick, tick... Boom! was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. The acting, the songs and the story... Amazingly beautiful. Thank you Jonathan :c
Just taking a second to appreciate you Hannah. I love your honestly about ADHD and depression and then you're also so funny and relatable 😊 Your videos are so good and this one gave me tears. Keep doing what you do! Love it 🔥
I've been working on a book for five years and when I shared it with me parents for the first time, my dad said it was ok but he knew my next would be even better and that just broke my heart. This movie cuts deep when you devote your life to creating worlds 😥
Hi! I am a swimmer and spitting in the mask is actually common. It keeps the inside of the goggles from fogging up due to the layer of moisture. Although most of my friends prefer to dip their goggle's in the pool for a second.
Rent will always be my favourite musical, show or movie. “One Song, Glory”, “Without You” and “I’ll Cover You” are the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. The movie was great! But the stage production hits different!
As someone who is also turning 30 this year, you were not alone in having an existential crisis, lol. But I will gladly put myself through it over and over again because this film is just incredible.
21:38 in an interview with Andrew, he said that he was a trained swimmer when he was a kid bc his dad was a swimming coach. They had 2 days to shoot this scene (or more, I don’t remember), but Andrew was like, “I got it in 1 day bc I know how to swim!😂”
In reference to the first song: Girl I’m pretty sure it’s just the soundtrack in the movie. I don’t think the singing you hear in the movie is live 😂 I believe they sing while filming though.
I watched an interview with the editors and they couldn’t do a lot of the singing live because of COVID protocols. If this wasn’t filmed in a pandemic, I am sure more of the songs on stage would have been recorded live.
Ugh, this movie is so freaking good! And Jonathan Larson wrote some dang good music. I've been listening to the soundtrack on repeat, especially Come to Your Senses and Swimming. Though, the harmonies in Louder Than Words are beautifully chilling. So glad you reacted!
I appreciate every second of your reaction! I had all the same feelings! My husband was very confused by the range of emotions this movie caused me to express and seeing someone else understand it in this way was fantastic. I watched this movie because of your previous reactions to the songs!
Watching her react to this movie brought back the sensation of watching this movie for the first time Yes Hannah, this movie hit pretty hard for some of us
I'm so glad you reacted to this. When I saw you do the other songs, I was a little heartbroken you didn't have the context. It's truly a love letter to Larson that Lin did this and all those Broadway greats came out to be part of this.
Hannah, you should react to Legally Blonde: The Search For the Next Elle Woods! I feel like you would really enjoy roasting the fashion and listening to the vocals
I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried like a baby when I watched this movie. I knew the story going in already being a fan of Jonathan and Rent, and it was beautifully done. Thanks for reacting to this amazing film.
Joshua Henry did a song from the movie called “Green, Green Dress” that Andrew and Alexandra also did as a duet so maybe you could react to those and do a side by side of them?
He sounds relaxed, because he probably was when he was recording the songs in the studio, but on stage he's Jonathan Larson and not Andrew, and Jonathan Larson always looked very stressed and "crazy" during his performances, with all those veins showing in his neck and his crazy eyes...
Turning 30 in the 90s = old and dead Turning 30 in the 2020s = mentally dead but still alive? Sort of? Coming from a a 30 year old Andrew did such a good job in this movie! The work he put in! This was definitely an oscar snub, reminds me of Taron with Rocketman. These two definitely deserved more for their respective movies. Also been obsessed with both OSTs for way too long now
Crazy to think about this but most people who watched this movie probably didn’t even realize how many influential Broadway faces were in this movie. Iconic
This movie is such a gem, truly - made me cry every time I watched it. The story, the way the actors brought it to life, the songs, the harmonies. I cannot stress enough how they were robbed at the Oscars!! Now you reacting to it makes me cry again...but kinda in a good way^^
Not me being called out in the beginning lolololol. I've seen this movie multiple times and still cried during your reactions. I'm so glad you watched it and liked it! It really is inspiring and such a love letter to musical theater fans and to Jonathan Larson. Lin-Manuel knew what we needed and he delivered. Thank you for doing this reaction!
I’ve watched this movie so many times and the songs still totally give me chills. Great to see your reactions of appreciation. This movie is so layered with details, definitely worth a rewatch.
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hi hannah, please react to green green dress, delete scene of this movie, thank you
I just wanted to write the same thing
It didn’t include the song but you should watch green green dress that was uploaded and had been filmed but not used for the film
could you react to the new west side story please and green green dress is great too
Hi Hannah I would love if you would react to my UA-cam video that I tagged you in! No rush though!
People have possibly mentioned this, but Andrew was not a singer. After being offered the part he spent the next year learning to sing and okay piano, which makes this even more phenomenal.
What makes this even funnier is that his friend who got him the job lied to Lin Manuel Miranda that he could sing
Yes, I heard Lin in an interview say that the good thing about that was that Andrew hadn't developed any bad singing habits
@@jonasquinn7977 wait really? I thought Lin said in a Fallon interview that he watched Andrew in Angels of America and then wanted him, but didn’t know if he could sing or not.
@@Chocolatel0vr that is what made him decide that Andrew could do anything, but their mutual friend assured him that Andrew could “sing like an Angel.” 😁
Well, he's a singer now haha
Don’t quote me on this, but in the song “louder than words” you can see Johnathan larsons actual sister in the audience, and apparently she said something about how Andrew did such an amazing job because she actually felt like she was spending more time with her brother and getting a little bit more time together! That’s how amazing he was!!
I did not know this and I’m not sure why but it made me tear up a bit. Like imagine being so devoted to your roles and being so talented that the LOVED ONES of the person your playing is able to connect with your performance.
@@taralynncantor5631 You should watch the behind the scenes! Seeing his family talk about the movie is really awesome
Yeah you're basically right! I think she had a role in casting him
Just putting it out there, Andrew Garfield deserved the Oscar for this performance
that’s so true
Yeah, he did deserve it! Guess you could say someone slapped that Oscar away from him
Absolutely
@@M.A.Ortiz021 yeah but pretty much everyone knew will was gonna get it because they’re rigged
Yup sooo true
I love that throughout the whole film Jonathan talks about how he's running out of time and everyone keeps telling him that he's not but then he dies before he can even see rent live...it kills me
FUCK
ok imma go cry rn
wow i never thought of it like this
andrew really played into how jonathan performed, so that tension you saw during 30/90 was more from his impression of jonathan larson’s stage presence than his actual singing !
if you compare andrew’s performance side by side with jonathan’s it’s practically identical, really cool to see
But as somebody who does have a tighter air capacity, which you can hear throughout Andrew's performances, The thing isn't entirely out of the question just to begin with
The neck veins were "acted" and recreates what Jonathan used to do while singing live on stage. It would be great to see you react to Jons version of 30/90 too!
This movie really was robbed with the Oscar noms... It should have been nominated for directing, adapted screenplay, supporting actress for Vanessa/Alexandra, and supporting actor for Bradley because he had Sondheim's mannerisms down perfectly, but honestly it could have had a best picture nomination too because it was by far the best movie musical of the year if not the past 10 years
Also WHY has nobody ever fully produced Superbia??
If I remember right, the reason nobody has produced Superbia already is because there isn’t a single draft available anymore. In his notes that his family received, they have sections from multiple different drafts, but not a coherent whole, so somebody else would need to come in and finish it, which nobody seemed to want to happen. It’s something along those lines. Basically there isn’t just a book and lyric for Superbia sitting around for somebody to produce as is.
i dooon't understand why andrew didnt win best actor for it, his performance of "why" should have won an oscar all on its own
Netflix let die this movie😫, they focused more in films like The Power of the Dog and Don't Look Up
Unpopular Opinion: I don’t think Vanessa’s character really had a lot of acting? Most of her scenes were her singing. Maybe the woman who played Susan could be nominated? I do think that the guy playing Michael should’ve been nomonated.
Supporting actor for Robin de Jesus and Alexandra Shipp you mean? I mean their performances were incredible and in comparison Bradley and Vanessa had very minor roles. They did a wonderful job, but very minor.
Hannah crying when she heard when John died, was also my reaction the first time I saw the movie, so said. And yes, Andrew Garfield should have won the Oscar for all the work and soul he put in to this
And second, third, and even watching Hannah react! So freaking sad
I was a hardcore RENTaholic in like 2005-2009ish, and so I knew this show forward and back and I knew what happened to Jon, and I just... watching this film was heartbreaking and cathartic and everyone did it so well. Jon's sister was involved in this movie, and she said being on set with Andrew as Jon was like getting to spend time with her brother again. I just can't.
He's also acting super hard while singing on the stage because he's recreating what Jonathan Larsen did in the recorded performance of his Tick Tick Boom (that they're reenacting)
Thats exactly what i thought
THANK YOU! That's what I was screaming here!! He sounds relaxed, because he probably was when he was recording the songs in the studio, but on stage he's Jonathan Larson and not Andrew, and Jonathan Larson always looked very stressed and "crazy" during his performances, with all those veins showing in his neck and his crazy eyes hahaha
Yes exactly. As Andrew always says, Jon was always "turned up to an 11". He was singing "for life and death". Andrew as Jon put his absolute everything into his performance. That's why the vein is popping, why he looks "manic" as people have described it in a misunderstanding way.
Exactly my thoughts, Andrew Garfield said he imitated Jonathan and the way "he sang for his life", not technically perfect.
Yep. I was hoping this was mentioned.
Iirc when Lin was able to hear Andrew perform for the first time (after Andrew basically speedrun learning how to sing) he threw a shoe at him and screamed "I DONT NEED TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPLACE YOU!!" and that's pretty amazing isn't it
wait i dont get it. why would he have needed to find someone to replace him?
@@matthewrandell5055 be use Andrew didn’t actually know how to sing before this show.. so LIn wasn’t entirely sure Andrew would be able to do it.
Lin knows the proper use of the chancla
I love how the movie is a perfect dedication to Johnathan Larson but also a love letter to the theater community and relatable to young artists.
i love that vanessa hudgens was part of this. not only was she mimi on broadway for a while, she was maureen in the rent live studio production. it was so cool to see the original rent actors in the restaurant scene!
Andrew actually sang Why live and it means a lot to him because he connects the song with his mother who he has lost before starting to shoot this movie. I'm so happy you liked it.
Finally, the most important reason this show is relatable and heartbreaking is that ultimately, it’s a show about a failure. Superbia never got produced, despite all the work he put into it. But it reminds you that after you fail, you can keep going and find the next big success.
Oh my god. The music, the acting, this movie was GORGEOUS. Andrew Garfield was absolutely EPIC (along with the ENTIRE cast) and you are telling me THIS MAN DID NOT WIN AN OSCAR for this movie?? The movie made me cry, the whole true story made me cry, and then I watched it again. Art
sadly he didn’t win an oscar but he DID win the golden globe award for screen actors guild!
you know who did will smith even after he made a huge fool of himself with smacking chris rock i’m telling you should have gone to andrew 100 percent
With Andrew’s neck tension, I think he was acting Jonathon Larson’s performance because I saw a clip of Jonathon performing and had the same tension. If Im right it just shows Andrew’s attention to detail. Andrew got robbed of an oscar 100% ❤
Hannah's reaction at 28:37 is me everytime I watch TTB. It is so incredibly sad that Jonathan never got see how much of a success Rent would become.
Every time I think of that I get angry. SO unfair.
Especially considering he went to the ER at least once (possibly more) in the days before his death because he didn’t feel right and his symptoms were attributed to stress and anxiety over the show.
SO SAD…heartbreaking 💔
But Jonathan dreamed of getting a great review in the New York Times…and while he did not live to see it in print he was interviewed by NYT critic after the dress rehearsal the night of his death…and was told by the critic RENT was going to be a hit!
@@ArtByDesign80 That's great to hear. I didn't know that. At least he had some idea.
Devastating😭
Even just the short shots of Come To Your Senses gave me goosebumps. Vanessa Hudgens and Alexandra Shipp were incredible singing that song. This reaction was so good, had a great time re-living the movie through it.
The good news is that the friend of Jonathan’s that Michael is based on is alive and well to this day!
Really?? Thank god, I wanted to know that so badly, but I didn't know how to find out!
@@saphira4366 yeah, last I heard he works with the organization that runs the support groups Jonathan eventually added to RENT.
Yep, his name is Matthew O'Grady, if you're curious :)
I didn’t know that!!! OMG reading this made me so happy!!!!
I didn't want to cry harder, thanks tho
That final song, as it pans to the audience always has me tearing up, seeing all his friends still there, supporting him is the best
Boho Days and Why were both sung live in the movie. Just shows how incredible Andrew is.
Boho Days was done a capella, improvised and in one take. Andrew said it was absolutely terrifying but you couldn't tell
@@itskitkat1209 I know, he was incredible
The beginning notes of Come To Your senses playing when Susan gives him her coat on the roof always gets me
It’s that musical theater trick of associating a character with a melody: Abuela Madrigal has Dos Oruguitas, Susan has Come To Your Senses, Veronica Sawyer has Beautiful, and so on.
There is one more song that was cut out of the movie called "green green dress" and its amazing. The full clip was released on UA-cam you should react to it.
I hope she saw this
I really want to appreciate your pfp, I just love it so much, my fav animal 💗💗💗💗
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I can't stop crying, because i know the story of Johnathan Larson after making RENT on High school and Tick Tick Boom gave me chills and makes me emotional all the time. As a singer with depression and anxiety i feel representated so much with many parts, i don't know why. I love your reactions, Hannah
Also, there's a deleted scene where Andrew and Alexandra sing together "Green Green Dress". I think you'd love that clip!
Yessss!!! Really need reaction to green green dress
yes hannah needs to watch that
Yes please Hannah react to that
Oh my god I didn't know they finally released that clip! So good!
Plsssss
For the record Alex Lacimore is more then Lin's best friend. He is also a composer and Lin's writing partner. He wrote the music for In The Heights and Hamilton!
Actually, he orchestrated the music for those 2 shows. Lin wrote the original lyrics and music. Alex added the instruments and arrangements.
@@rmcmariusable yeah that’s basically what I meant. Lol
He was also a part of Dear Evan Hansen!
To all of the "andrew wasn't a singer" comments, I will add -- he is also directly imitating a real person's voice. This adds a lot more difficulty!
While it is not how he imagined, he did leave a legacy.
It is sad hearing that line, “you still have time”. No he doesn’t.
After hearing the first song, I wish suburbia was picked up. It was amazing.
I like how one chance encounter (lin being in the audience) helped further and preserve his legacy forever and the high school versions of Tik Tik boom.
It is sad hearing about how he did not even see opening night. I can’t imagine what he must be feeling in that moment.
And Michael is based off of Jonathan’s best friend, who I believe is still alive. So the friend that thought he was on borrowed time lost the friend who should have had more time. But one thing someone pointed out is that the love story of the movie is really of a straight guy and his gay best friend, who truly loved each other unconditionally. I mean look at “No More”: those are dear friends who feel comfortable enough with each other at all times to the extent that they act like absolute DORKS when they are together.
I haven't seen any of the other movies nominated for Best Actor but I truly think Andrew should have gotten it.... he blew me away in this movie, just like you! His voice, his mannerisms. The way you loved him but also see all his flaws... so beautifully crafted.
Lmao i think will smith was the one who won
@@dangosandlemons You know what "should" mean
Three things:
(1) I'm so happy you finally saw the movie! It's one of the best musical movies by far.
(2) Andrew sang Why in this movie live so his performance in the scene was raw.
(3) The one who did the voicemail message was THE Stephen Sondheim. (Edit: Was doing this comment before I even got to the scene 😅 sorry about that... I will add tho about how it came about: LMM gave Steve a copy of the voicemail message and then Steve told Lin that the message was cliche and asked Lin if he could rewrite it and if Bradley (the guy who played Steve) is unavailable to record it, Steve will do it himself and then Lin just asked him to do it.)
Also, gosh the Sunday scene still gives me the chills in the best way as a fan of musicals. Welcome to the TTB fan club, Hannah! Hahaha
Edit: i can give you a long list of fun facts here but during the Superbia rehearsals, the blue shirt Andrew was wearing was actually Jonathan's.
Please do give more facts
@@evejones9781 oh! Hahaha well then... I might edit and add more but here are more that I can say at the top of my head:
- The first scene they shot, according to LMM, was actually the Why scene because the venue's availability was limited.
- The woman with the blue/green scarf after the first chorus of Louder Than Words is Julie Larson, Jonathan Larson's sister and the guy not far from her is the director of the OG off-Broadway version of TTB.
- The place where they did the swimming scenes was said to be the very place where the real Jon Larson spent most of his time swimming... They first scouted other pool places then Lin just had that "feeling" like there's just something about the one they ended up using. It was almost halfway through or after them shooting the scenes when they found out it was the actual Jonathan Larson hangout spot, if the last few words made any sense.
- According to Andrew, the director's chair they used with the computer is, you guessed it, actually Jonathan Larson's.
- The set designer were very keen for details when it comes to recreating Jon's apartment. From the paint-splattered white sofa to the bookcase bending to the tapes to even the paintings (which were painted by Jon's friends and then gave LMM the blessing to have that for the set as well)
- Also, you might have missed Chris Jackson's (Benny [ITH] & George Washington [Hamilton]) cameo in the LTW audience. He was the one who entered the theater before Louder Than Words and was in front of Steve Sondheim during the audience montage.
I mean, the movie was so special to me to the point that I got to read and watch other reviews and analyses to get to know and admire Jon and his work even more.
About the shirt in No More, Andrew actually kept it too
Shout out to the editor, all the extra work, names, productions, and the side comments. Going the extra mile!
One of the things I loved about this movie is that they didn’t try to keep Michael’s reveal too close to the chest so that people might have figured it out before the official reveal but still have it pack a massive emotional punch when they finally said it out loud.
Vanessa Hudgens has a great voice! She is kind of underrated
That's because everyone just sees her as the cringe girl from High School Musical
I actually don’t really like her voice, though I’m happy to acknowledge her performance in this was very good. I definitely wouldn’t call her underappreciated though 😅 She got this part, which means she impressed the right people for sure!
That one song 8:40 just gave me post show flashbacks to cast parties
Lin is like the musical communities version of Stan lee. Everything he directs or writes, he makes a cameo in 14:13
24:00 - 24:40 full body chills
Ending: I recognised the name but couldn’t place it but kept thinking “wow this storyline gives rent vibes” now I know why.
Before reading any of the other comments - I am just grateful that you finally took the time to watch the complete tick, tick ...BOOM - the single songs are great but with context and inside this masterpiece of a musical are amazing. I had to cry several times during your reaction because it brought me back to watching it myself. Thank you very much! Special note to the editor (or yourself) researching some of the easter eggs for the movie.
Same!! Its so beautiful and touching yet devastating
Same!!!
But worth rewatching… numerous times.
The song sung at the piano in the park was NOT STUDIO PLAYBACK. It was a single take, in the moment recording. Andrew is amazing.
You did actually react to Ben Levi Ross! The video of him and Taylor Trensch singing Only Us (One of my favorite videos). I’m actually impressed you recognized him. It took me a minute to get it was him without the glasses, and that was only after watching a very long video listing every cameo and easter egg in this movie. That set was practically drowning in Broadway actors and legends from both on the stage and off it.
Oh that video makes me cry
Yes, I was looking for a comment that mentioned that she did react to a video with him!
Louder than Words got a stranglehold on me after seeing my friend in a stage production recently. So I did the only thing I could… I’m onto my second draft of a TTBB a cappella reduction/arrangement of the song. 215 measures of arpeggios, rock rhythms, and harmonies.
Yes, spitting in the mask makes it so they don’t fog up.
His parents are played by Judy Kuhn (voice of Pocahontas) and Danny Burstein (lots of Bway credits)
He sang “Why” live and also the acapella one.
Jon’s sister is in the audience for the last song (she’s in blue or green)
So glad you watched this movie! Andrew deserved the Oscar.
“Why?” was filmed live. Andrew’s vocals cut me. He’s so good in this.
You, my dear Hannah, could still pull playing a teenager in a CW tv show.
She could!
The backhanded compliment 😭
@@theamazingwebhead6453 Far from it. The issues with CW tv shows are not the actors/actresses, it's the scripts. They do an amazing job with what they have to work with. If you look at all the actors/actresses in those shows, they look amazing and they are very much older than the character they are playing. Especially before the time jump in Riverdale, for exemple.
@@MrThierryFournier I’m not saying you meant it as the actors who play cw teenagers are ugly or anything, but they just don’t look like teenagers, and if you think they do then I want to know what teenagers you’ve been hanging around
@@theamazingwebhead6453 I think Something is lost in translation. Of course not like real teenager. I'm just saying that Hannah looks like she could easily play a teenager in a tv show, because they are mostly played by good looking actors/actresses that have entered adulthood a couple of years ago. So stop trying to twist my words has a insult vis-à-vis Hannah, when that was not my intention. Good night
If you're impressed with Vanessa here, maybe react to Grease Live sometime! It's hardly a perfect production, but Vanessa knocks it out of the park, which is extra impressive considering her father passed away literally the night before the performance.
this movie was such a beautiful tribute to jon and his legacy. andrew did fantastic and he truly deserved the oscar for this role.
highly recommend reacting to the deleted scene of green green dress that happens between andrew and alex bc it’s incredible
I knew what I was in for but I was in a puddle of tears while watching your reaction. This whole movie is so incredible, it perfectly captures how you feel on the verge of 30 or when you’re 30, it actually triggered an anxiety attack for me but I’d never regret watching it.
Also remember that Jonathan Larson was a composer, not a singer. I was surprised the performances were so good!
I love how, when there are harmonies, you never disappoint: we can always count on your smile and appreciation.
And I knew it was going to be a hard one to watch. I also started watching without knowing what it was about. Gulp!
Btw the girl you liked during the Superbia rehearsal song is Gizel Jimenez! She’s also in Miss You Like Hell, which was written by Quiara Alegria Hudes (who wrote the book for In The Heights and was also in the playwrights’ workshop scene). It’s a really beautiful musical, it also stars Daphne Rubin Vega (obc rent) whose voice is SO different from Gizel’s if you ever want to react to it!
Definitely one of my fave films of 2021. I’m still bitter he didn’t win the Oscar for his performance. Just so brilliant!
The fact that andrew never sang and learned to play the piano and sing in a year is super impressive and speaks to how talented he is
About the "spitting in the mask" thing: yup, swimmers do that. I swam for about 14 years at competition level but rarely did it. It is done so that the goggles don't fog up because of the change in temperature, the water on the outside of the glass is usually much colder than the air or your face on the "inside" :D
Though from my own experience, doing it with goggles like Andrew is wearing in that scene is just not that necessary, since it will only fog up for a short while, and if he is not in a competition and pressed for time, he could just wait for it to clear. Most swimmers or divers do this when they wear masks that also cover their nose: the additional warm airflow from your nose will most definitely let your goggles fog up even when you've been in the water for a while. The spit kind of neutralizes that.
So yeah, here you all have a nice, overly long comment about spitting in goggles. You're welcome. xD
Hahah thanks for this! I was actually super curious about this but to lazy to Google it😅😂
Did you know that Andrew did all the swimming?! They had a stunt guy and bc Andrew’s dad is a swim coach and Andrew had grown up swimming he was able to do it all on his own. Lin even said that the stunt guy was all like “Even I can’t swim that fast”
Seriously Andrew can do anything.
@@rentfriend oh damn, I didn't know that, that's so cool! I already loved how real the movements looked in the movie, it's amazing he did it himself! Is there even anything this man cannot do? :D
DUDE WHAT HOW HAVE I NEVER KNOWN ABOUT THAT
i’ve swam for a decade and need to start lmao i hate it when my goggles fog
Andrew and Robin (who played Michel) have such great chemistry together, I hope we can see more of them working together in the future.
8:40 that was real party with live vocals on plan and first time with so much people for all cast after couple covid months. Everybody feel exited ♥️
Bless British editor Vieve (is that how you spell it?) for inputting the names and shows of the writers in the room at 10:50 and then the diner scene at 14:30! Shout it out for the theatre people. Yes, please!
This was an AMAZING movie. Really enjoyed it and the music was BOMB. Andrew Garfield is a GEM! 😁
The way you felt Hannah during "Come to Your Senses" was the same exact way I felt.
Btw, the Broadway Star playing Rosa… *JUDITH LIGHT* ! How cool is that?!
Also, they actually did cut the number “Green Green Dress”, it’s definitely worth reacting to.
And for another movie/show that’s a musical to react to….I HIGHLY RECOMMEND *SMASH* . The music is amazing, and there’s Broadway stars in that show as well.
I think your reaction particularly during the climax and buildup of louder than words was everybody else's reaction too. It seems like your expression on your face was like mine where I was thinking often through the movie, "wholy crap! I can't believe Andrew Garfield could sing, let alone like that and play too." and even though I don't know him of course, I couldn't help but feel crazy proud for him and what he accomplished and did in this role and these performances, probably just from being a fan of his other movies, starting with spiderman way way back. Dude's a solid dude with ridiculous work ethic and passion for what he does.
I always love that look in Andrew’s face when Josh is singing 30/90 like Andrew is just vibing (well, the whole song is just vibing just still).
During the song "Louder than words" at the end of the first verse, Andrew looks off to the side. Sitting in the seat immediately after the camera pans is Julie Larson (wearing the blue scarf), Jonathan Larson's sister. Not only did she serve as an executive producer, she also (obviously) has a cameo as well. :)
This movie is undeniably good like honestly so well done , whole cast killed, Andrew ate like
How did this video slip through the cracks? Ahhh. I was introduced to the original soundtrack about 12-13 years ago and I fell in love with it. When I found out they were making this a movie I screamed and told everyone. I watched it the night it released on Netflix. I sobbed and immediately rewatched it. Such an amazing job from everyone. Thank you for always being a joyous light in your videos even when you feel your feelings 💜
How have I never caught the “you’re an ANGEL on Earth” being told to Robin de Jesus, an understudy for Angel in Rent.
Plus the real life best friend of John’s might have been used as inspiration for Angel. Idk if his name was actually Michael though.
@@joshuaguarro1353 his name wasn't actually michael, I can't remember his real name off the top of my head though
His name is Matthew and he actually was the inspiration for Angel in Rent. :) And he’s still alive and well to this day!
Hannah: can I still be the ingenue?
Also Hannah: is literally a Disney princess
Watching Tick, tick... Boom! was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. The acting, the songs and the story... Amazingly beautiful.
Thank you Jonathan :c
Just taking a second to appreciate you Hannah. I love your honestly about ADHD and depression and then you're also so funny and relatable 😊
Your videos are so good and this one gave me tears. Keep doing what you do! Love it 🔥
Vanessa Hudgens played Maureen in Rent Live, to me she did amazing! That could be something to react to. =)
And Rizzo in Grease Live, where she had to perform the night after her father died, and killed it.
God i wish they would have waited...
@@juliangines6764 They couldn't, it was live.
@@corvus1374 what they aired was the dress rehearsal the day before the injury happened. so we didn't get an attempt, we got a rehearsal.
I've been working on a book for five years and when I shared it with me parents for the first time, my dad said it was ok but he knew my next would be even better and that just broke my heart. This movie cuts deep when you devote your life to creating worlds 😥
Ha. “Is…that what I do?” Same Hannah. Same. 🤣 We ALL felt called out with that line.
18:51 "I wanna see this whole show! ... Is it a show?"
That part hit me hard lol
Hi! I am a swimmer and spitting in the mask is actually common. It keeps the inside of the goggles from fogging up due to the layer of moisture. Although most of my friends prefer to dip their goggle's in the pool for a second.
Rent will always be my favourite musical, show or movie. “One Song, Glory”, “Without You” and “I’ll Cover You” are the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. The movie was great! But the stage production hits different!
Omg yes, “Without You” 😭😭😭
Your editor had fun with this one and I'm enjoying it
I was NOT planning to cry while watching this video, but here I am, sobbing along with Hannah
Yes I have been waiting for this! I just know you are going to get into it. Waiting for her to say ohhhh the drama! 💜
Got goosebumps during all the harmony parts. I will re-watch this movie soon for sure.
"That was so beautiful, I'm devastated" is my reaction to everything LMM makes, tbh. And I'm not mad about it.
So true, I don't usually cry during movies but Hamilton, Tick, Tick, Boom!, and Encanto all hit me in the feels.
I just got chills at the ending.. again. I've seen this so many times and it does this to me every single time. 😭
As someone who is also turning 30 this year, you were not alone in having an existential crisis, lol. But I will gladly put myself through it over and over again because this film is just incredible.
21:38 in an interview with Andrew, he said that he was a trained swimmer when he was a kid bc his dad was a swimming coach. They had 2 days to shoot this scene (or more, I don’t remember), but Andrew was like, “I got it in 1 day bc I know how to swim!😂”
Apparently they had hired a swimmer but ended up only using him for a couple of close-up passes 😆 and it was Andrew’s idea to sing underwater!
In reference to the first song:
Girl I’m pretty sure it’s just the soundtrack in the movie. I don’t think the singing you hear in the movie is live 😂 I believe they sing while filming though.
I watched an interview with the editors and they couldn’t do a lot of the singing live because of COVID protocols. If this wasn’t filmed in a pandemic, I am sure more of the songs on stage would have been recorded live.
Why and Boho Days are the only live performances
@@xxkristinakatalystx i believe Real Life was too as it was filmed pre-pandemic shutdown
Ugh, this movie is so freaking good! And Jonathan Larson wrote some dang good music. I've been listening to the soundtrack on repeat, especially Come to Your Senses and Swimming. Though, the harmonies in Louder Than Words are beautifully chilling. So glad you reacted!
Editor appreciation - they killed it :)
I appreciate every second of your reaction! I had all the same feelings! My husband was very confused by the range of emotions this movie caused me to express and seeing someone else understand it in this way was fantastic. I watched this movie because of your previous reactions to the songs!
Watching her react to this movie brought back the sensation of watching this movie for the first time
Yes Hannah, this movie hit pretty hard for some of us
Louder Than Words is unironically my favourite song in the film. It is so amazing
If you would like to hear more of Vanessa Hudgens I would recommend watching her performance of 'there are worse things I could do' from Grease Live
I'm so glad you reacted to this. When I saw you do the other songs, I was a little heartbroken you didn't have the context. It's truly a love letter to Larson that Lin did this and all those Broadway greats came out to be part of this.
Hannah, you should react to Legally Blonde: The Search For the Next Elle Woods! I feel like you would really enjoy roasting the fashion and listening to the vocals
I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried like a baby when I watched this movie. I knew the story going in already being a fan of Jonathan and Rent, and it was beautifully done. Thanks for reacting to this amazing film.
Joshua Henry did a song from the movie called “Green, Green Dress” that Andrew and Alexandra also did as a duet so maybe you could react to those and do a side by side of them?
One of my fave films now
A lot of themes hit home hard in a very cathartic way
Glad you enjoyed it so much
Hope you're ok too!
He sounds relaxed, because he probably was when he was recording the songs in the studio, but on stage he's Jonathan Larson and not Andrew, and Jonathan Larson always looked very stressed and "crazy" during his performances, with all those veins showing in his neck and his crazy eyes...
Turning 30 in the 90s = old and dead
Turning 30 in the 2020s = mentally dead but still alive? Sort of? Coming from a a 30 year old
Andrew did such a good job in this movie! The work he put in! This was definitely an oscar snub, reminds me of Taron with Rocketman. These two definitely deserved more for their respective movies. Also been obsessed with both OSTs for way too long now
I’m 42, and trust me - 30 is still a baby nowadays.
Crazy to think about this but most people who watched this movie probably didn’t even realize how many influential Broadway faces were in this movie. Iconic
This movie is such a gem, truly - made me cry every time I watched it.
The story, the way the actors brought it to life, the songs, the harmonies.
I cannot stress enough how they were robbed at the Oscars!!
Now you reacting to it makes me cry again...but kinda in a good way^^
This is so exciting!! Thank you Hannah all your videos are great ❤️
Hannah, this was fab!! Also I love how it's an ADHD thing that we all says "Hi John" right at the beginning haha also omg Joshua Henry's voice is life
Not me being called out in the beginning lolololol. I've seen this movie multiple times and still cried during your reactions. I'm so glad you watched it and liked it! It really is inspiring and such a love letter to musical theater fans and to Jonathan Larson. Lin-Manuel knew what we needed and he delivered. Thank you for doing this reaction!
I’ve watched this movie so many times and the songs still totally give me chills. Great to see your reactions of appreciation. This movie is so layered with details, definitely worth a rewatch.
Your editor deserves many kudos for this video. They went above and beyond. Thank you for the work you put into this!