In the Heights: Extended Intro

The time is now! Watch an extended intro of #InTheHeightsMovie
and see it only in cinemas June 24.
The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite you to a cinematic event, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big... “In the Heights.”
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.
“In the Heights” fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.
“In the Heights” stars Anthony Ramos (“A Star is Born,” Broadway’s “Hamilton”), Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton,” “BlacKkKlansman”), singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera (TV’s “Vida”), Olga Merediz (Broadway’s “In the Heights”), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s “Rent”), Gregory Diaz IV (Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical”), Stephanie Beatriz (TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Dascha Polanco (TV’s “Orange is the New Black”) and Jimmy Smits (the “Star Wars” films).
Chu directed the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes, based on the musical stage play, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Miranda, Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman and Mara Jacobs produced the film, with David Nicksay and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers.
Behind the camera, Chu reunited with his “Crazy Rich Asians” production designer, Nelson Coates, and editor, Myron Kerstein. He also collaborated with director of photography Alice Brooks (TV’s “The Walking Dead”) and costume designer Mitchell Travers (“Eighth Grade”). Original songs by Miranda. Alex Lacamoire (“Fosse/Verdon”) and Bill Sherman (“Sesame Street”) served as executive music producers. The choreography is by Christopher Scott, who previously teamed with Chu on the award-winning “The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.”
“In the Heights” was filmed in New York, primarily on location in the dynamic community of Washington Heights.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a 5000 Broadway / Barrio Grrrl! / Likely Story / SGS Pictures Production, A Jon M. Chu Film, “In the Heights.”, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

[@LilyGrace95]

You know what? I think I actually prefer Anthony Ramos in the role of Usnavi to Lin Manuel-Miranda... He just seems so natural and charismatic in this.

[@crowzier]

“I am Usnavi and you’ve probably never heard my name!”

[@RyanLBrown9396]

There’s at least 8 potential Oscar nominations in this movie

[@hannahclairepeake]

i am absolutely obsessed with the way that not everyone in the ensemble is doing the exact same dance. it makes the scene so much more authentic because of its imperfection, they'd all look like robots otherwise

[@zacurragazzo9432]

“I hang my flag up on display, it reminds me that I came from miles away” the first time they say that is so powerful I got so emotional

[@cholosoy8511]

I’m glad they got some of the original Broadway ensemble cast to be part of the dance crew.

[@EllieC130]

Ok I really enjoyed the whole thing but something about how Nina's dad sings "good moooorning Usnavi" just butters my biscuit. It's so smooth and nice and I love it.

[@jorjlim]

“The milk has gone bad”

[@palesgensler3099]

I can’t be the only one who had a massive fan girl moment when the two Usnavi’s appeared on the screen together?

[@SS-rr7by]

"let me listen to my block" That happens MUCH later in the film

[@victorialobato3652]

The writing of Lin Manuel is so recognizable! I don’t know what it is but I can hear his touch in the music and lyrics, even the vocabulary is a parallel to Hamilton and Moana. Incredible talent!

[@nosliWannA]

Fun fact: Lin didn’t need any costumes or hair and makeup. He also wasn’t even supposed to be in the movie. He’s an actual Piragua dad

[@aserr5660]

Here's to hoping Latin Musicals become the next Bollywood.

[@QueenSher]

This is such a good movie. I love how Lin-Manuel Miranda keeps inviting people from past projects to continue to work with him. It was so cool to see his parents in this movie. I hope he makes more musicals for Broadway and/or film.

[@wiliamkasper4844]

Great movie. But side note, Anthony Ramos is legitimately one of the most beautiful men I've ever seen.

[@abrahamguevara7158]

I love how it only zooms in on usnavi near the end because it symbolizes that he is just like everyone else just trying to get by and he isn't really special he is just a dude in a crowd with his people and nothing more so he doesn't stick like a normal main protagonist he blends in and its just kinda beautiful

[@diegolopezpena3156]

This type of musical reminds me when I loved the dream that I thought was America

[@summerofsixtynine1]

After the movie "les Miserables" I was left with zero interest to ever watch another musical but the rythm, the optimism, the colour that this movie brings captures the re-birth of society after covid. Its like a Disney animated movie but with real people.

[@deirdrev9005]

I liked how the whole beat changed when Benny started rapping

[@dagmarb7158]

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