Waving Through a Window (Ben Platt) | Dear Evan Hansen (2021) | TUNE

[@MattStokess]

I saw this movie without realising there was a show, or that it was even a musical. I understand the hate, but I personally loved this movie. The performance and realistic portrayal of anxiety truly hit me hard

[@boyohio1980]

Yes Ben Platte who original the role on Broadway is a power house with emotions in this film and on stage.

[@Kinetic_Saiyan0862]

I like Ben Platt I don't understand the hate this movie gets

[@samuelblachon95130]

@@Kinetic_Saiyan0862 because it's a bad adaptation of a great musical it's the same with cats 2019

[@MattStokess]

Update: I watched the show in london yesterday. Wow!

[@samuelblachon95130]

@@MattStokess you're so Lucky the London show closing in october

[@mackenziehollister4604]

As someone with anxiety, this is an incredibly accurate depiction.

[@hyuka_ningningforever]

That is exactly why I love this song the most on the movie. Other than Sincerely Me of course.

[@ohmygodtheykilledkenny4887]

feels forced

[@idontdovarioustasks]

​@@ohmygodtheykilledkenny4887well he's forcing himself in an uncomfortable situation so it fits

[@goddamnrice]

I have moderate social anxiety, and for me, the delivery person part was so relatable.

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@goddamnrice touche

[@hyuka_ningningforever]

Ben Platt is an extreme vocalist, that was perfect for this part.

[@brandifuller8159]

Because it is his part he play dear Evan Hansen on Broadway way before it became a movie

[@BeeDenver]

Before he looked like a 35 year old with a mortgage in the movies

[@staringcorgi6475]

He’s too old for high school

[@isthatchrisk]

​@staringcorgi6475 the girl who played Zoe was only 3 years younger...

[@phoebemay]

@@isthatchrisk but at least she passes as a high schooler. the problem is not his actual age, its that he just doesnt look like a high schooler.

[@kennethkazanow3604]

I like how they don't do it as like this big number with a bunch of people singing or dancing it's literally just one big solo by him while everyone else is just ignoring him and going about their day. The symbolism hits.

[@blank26clover]

Have you seen the musical

[@kennethkazanow3604]

@@blank26clover i haven't. I've somewhat lost my interest in seeing things on Broadway lately. I doesn't have that same spark as when I would see them as a kid growing up.

[@serjoalt]

@@kennethkazanow3604 the reason they asked it's because it is the same setting in the musical

[@foofydoodle5612]

the vocals themselves are great but the actual audio quality, is something .

[@alahnaduplantis1422]

yea right, what was going on? it sounded like live singing?

[@samanthaleblang3175]

@@alahnaduplantis1422 I think that the point, that it’s supposed to sounds real and like he is singing right then and there

[@taylorhanes9193]

@@alahnaduplantis1422 I do actually think he sang live.

[@JoelBrewton]

@@alahnaduplantis1422 Yes, they DEFINITELY were singing live. Even since Tom Hooper came along and ruined Les Miserables for us, it's been "trendy" to have actors sing live in movie musicals. Sometimes it can work, but the sound mixing in this movie is just so horrendous that it turns into a cautionary tale of why you should DEFINITELY pre-record the songs.

[@dawntraci]

I loved hearing the authentic voices. And who Danny Pink (Det. Valens) could sing?

[@duongbroz5945]

I’m someone who saw the stage musical first, and I was shocked that so many people hated on this movie because I decided to see it for myself and I FREAKING LOVED IT.

[@callanmacandie]

I saw the movie first and I don’t care what y’all say BEN PLATT IS AMAZING!!!!

[@CalebWolf]

He's definately too old to play Evan. What people disliked the most was Platt. He couldn't let anyone else have the lead.@@callanmacandie

[@wolfwang8464]

@@CalebWolfwhy was it his decision? I don’t think he did the casting. Also I can think of many people in high school who look older than he does here. He could be a senior easily.

[@CalebWolf]

@@wolfwang8464 absolutely not...his father was the director. He only got the lead because he complained.

[@isthatchrisk]

​@CalebWolf others have done well vocally as Evan...but Ben Platt IS Evan Hansen. I'm ok with them letting him be the lead...if you can suspend disbelief that someone randomly breaks out into song while in the hallways of a high school, you can suspend disbelief in terms of his age.

[@olliethetabby]

After 12 years of being in school. I wake up every morning exactly like this, it never got easy, just worse. This movie portrays social anxiety so well

[@hunterhafer3099]

Yeah I had and still have the same problem even after graduating. Social anxiety sucks.

[@Sebscarriere]

For someone who almost committed suicide, I can say that I cried a few times during this movie. I might be one of the only ones, but I really liked that movie.

[@ginjaninja7355]

Stay. You will never know how much you really mean to someone or how much until they are gone.

[@АкулинаАносова]

You are not alone.

[@CoffeeBunzy]

You are not alone. Reach out and talk to someone. Anyone.

[@pagealtman_6074]

When I watched it there was no dry eye in the theater

[@BaziwizZy]

I literally cried so much watching it in the Cinema I loved the movie and don’t get the whole thing of people complaining that he is too old to play Evan but I don’t see it.

[@Pink-756d33]

"Will I ever be more than I've always been" hits deep

[@stary1night]

Agreed

[@stefanweitzel1489]

Ben Platt deserved this moment, super talented and I'm glad that he got his moment to showcase it

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

This film was absolute trash lol.

[@JacobEricsen]

he sings like if he were crying and singing at the same time

[@idontdovarioustasks]

That's the point

[@JacobEricsen]

@@idontdovarioustasks I was talking of Ben Platt's singing in general, not just in the movie

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@JacobEricsen oh then I don't know

[@just_swiftly_shake_it_off_1989]

Waving Through A Window has such a personal yet universal feeling to it that anyone can relate to, which makes it such a profound song.

[@micaelastapleton6799]

Can we take a moment for this camera work? It's SO POWERFUL. The way the angle changes on each tap and each watch shows how his mind scrambles, and it scrambles the viewers brains too.

[@zatzu]

YES! I LOVE IT! The tap tap tap is so good

[@gabehuizenga1600]

As someone who is not super familiar with the original Broadway version of the show (I've listened to the songs but never watched a recording or seen it live) I really, really appreciated this movie. I get that it's not the same and that it's hard to suspend disbelief about him being the age of a high schooler- but for me it was worth having Ben Platt in it for his incredible vocals and seriously powerful acting. And I can understand frustrations when comparing it to the original- but as someone who isn't comparing it to anything, doesn't want to watch an illegal recording, and can't afford Broadway, this made the show accessible to me- and I found it really deeply moving. I might just request that people ease up a bit on the hate for it when for me, this movie was perfect the way it was and exactly what I needed :)

[@57andstillkicking]

If the show tours near your area, I think you would really love it.

[@KSMaxiefan01]

I understand this because I had the same feeling when I saw the musical WITHOUT Ben Platt starring it so I think it’s the power of the writing/musical itself not the actor that makes it resonate with people

[@gabehuizenga1600]

@@57andstillkicking I absolutely hope to see it at some point!

[@l.a.3479]

@@KSMaxiefan01 Agree 💯

[@l.a.3479]

@broadwayjoey747 Isn't that illegal?

[@LicorinaImperia]

can't get over the fact we got robbed of hearing Amy Adams sing Does Anybody Have a Map? 😢

[@juliannehannes11]

Fingers crossed she gets Next To Normal with Patrick Wilson

[@HARTHEFOX]

Yeeeesssss, but also it kinda robbed her character. She just kinda shows up...

[@calebbanez]

Not just that song, “Good for you” was also robbed from us. We could’ve had an upbeat take on the song regardless.

[@manuelorozco7760]

If that didn’t happen, I would have bought a ticket

[@DepezPoopsie]

Isn’t Julieanne moores character the one who sings those songs anyways as Evan’s mom.

[@maureen2193]

I'm so glad that Ben played Evan. I think he has the best voice for the songs, it sounds so effortless. I can look past his actual age due to how good his performance is

[@Technoid10]

I’m 50/50 while I do agree with his voice for the songs and being he knows the character I disagree about looking past his age when their are many moments he stands out and you can see it and how he doesn’t fit in. I also don’t like what he said during the promotion saying nobody else was gonna play Evan except him and only him because he understood the character more. To me that is a low shot cause the other actors who’ve played Evan on broadway have all done an amazing job

[@TheHomerowKeys]

He looks like Steve Buscemi. He looks so old. like ew old.

[@technicaldifficulties9082]

Fun fact ben platt was the original evan hansen in dear evan hansen

[@TheHomerowKeys]

@technicaldifficulties9082 yeah, he shouldn't have been in the movie. He was too old, but his daddy didn't care. Thankfully the only popular thing to come out of the movie is the meme that he looks 20 hears older than the rest of the cast.

[@whodatninja439]

plenty of theater kids they could've cast. There's been many Evans on stage. But His dad is a producer of the movie so of course he gets the part even tho he's way too old.

[@malea3753]

I cried a lot when watching this movie. I am doing a lot better mentally now, but I used to be just like Evan, and sometimes I still feel a lot of anxiety like him. I feel for everyone who has ever felt like him. Things do get better ❤

[@ericasusens3085]

The sigh in the mirror tho... That hit hard for me.

[@aianio4932]

This is one of my favorite musicals and ben is the best evan for me, hands down

[@lilhicks666]

Ben is amazing and no one can debate that, but as someone who was of of age and amazing Andrew Barth Feldman was passed on

[@cutiebee123]

I don’t understand why there is so much hate towards this musical, I honestly loved everything about it. It had an interesting storyline and amazing vocals, what more could you ask for

[@cammm063]

The issues that most people (including myself) have with the movie mainly have to do with Ben Platt. He’s a good performer, a great singer and a fine actor, but he’s way too old to play Evan. It’s not even just that it doesn’t feel believable, but that you have to highlight how young and naive Evan is for the audience to feel sympathetic. Another issue is why Platt was cast in the film. People who work on the film have said that they were going to cast a younger actor to play Evan, but that they just couldn’t get rid of him. That seems a little sketchy when you realize that Platt’s father was the producer. That’s called nepotism, and it’s not cool. The vocals are also autotuned to no end. Plus, it butchers the original story to an insane degree, adding things that mess up the nuance of the story and taking away things that are almost essential. I’m not here to tell you to dislike the movie. In fact, I’m glad you like the movie, because our world is full of too much negativity, so it’s nice to hear some positive things. I’m just letting you know why some people have issues with the film.

[@luna-mo3ol]

@@cammm063 Honestly he's not too old to play the character though. I think what people need to realize in regards to that is there are actually high schoolers who look like this, as in, way older than they are. I'm a senior in high school, and we definitely have some students even younger than me who don't look like high schoolers. So I think that criticism in particular falls flat because it's just not true. I think the real issue is not how old he is but just how they made him look in the film. They must've put a lot of heavy makeup on him or something, that mixed with the hairstyle. It just doesn't look flattering. It doesn't necessarily make him look too old, just not flattering. How he looked in the Netflix show The Politician (where he also played a high schooler) is how he should've looked in this film. That would've made it much better I think. Of course that wouldn't have gotten rid of the changes they made to the story or the weird direction and way some of the scenes were shot.

[@cammm063]

@@luna-mo3ol i understand that argument. I’m a junior in high school (Evan’s age, actually) but everyone thinks I’m in like college or something. However, I still think the directors should’ve taken into consideration the fact that, if this were anyone but a high schooler, they would straight up be a terrible, irredeemable person. It’s called directorial discretion. We sympathize with Evan because he’s young and naive, and is trapped in these situations where he feels the only way to get out is to continue the lie, and that makes more sense if the character looks the part. A real life adult wouldn’t do that. And yeah, the makeup they used on him just made it worse. He literally looks like a forty-year-old. Even despite that, though, even if there were no makeup or prosthetics, if we’re looking directly at this guy (who’s real age is 29, btw) for two hours, we’re gonna notice that he’s older than the character he’s playing, making it much harder to sympathize with him. If they had just gotten a younger actor (or maybe just kept the show as it is- a stage show), I’d have a lot fewer problems.

[@luna-mo3ol]

@@cammm063 Again, he does look the part because there are genuinely 17/18 year olds who look like that. If you mean it would be easier to sympathize with him if he didn't have such a mature look (which some kids have), then that would make sense. Since of course, one usually would assume that more mature looking kids would also be more mature in general. It's also important to note that in Pitch Perfect, the first one, he was literally 18 in that film. And he looks basically the same then as he does now lol

[@cammm063]

@@luna-mo3ol i think we’re making the exact same point but in differing ways and it’s getting confusing lol. yeah, if Evan looked less mature, i could sympathize with him a loooot more, because he would feel more innocent and like someone who would fall into this mistake. but the way it is now is making it difficult to do so. anyway, i hope you’re having a great day! god bless 👍

[@charlotteharris6951]

The first time I watched this movie, it made me spiral into depression. Its a super good movie but it brought back so many feelings and anxieties from highschool. Feelings I didn't know I still had. I've been out of highschool over a decade now. Be nice to people in school, it does stick with them forever.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve been out of high school for over a decade myself. I’m still a work in progress as my mom says to me. Though I wish I was doing something big with my life. I still house with my mom and dad. Which is better than nothing. 6 years after winning those 6 Tony Awards, I still wish DEH existed between 2008-2012 when I was in school.

[@rhysiiboy]

As someone who has been evan for a while, when you feel like your invisible, this song hits close to home. This and you will be found are the songs about me and my joyrney as well. Thankyou ben for the 2 songs.

[@phantom_anime]

When my mom and I went to see this movie, we both were not expecting it to start with this song, this is one of my favorites

[@disgruntledcashier503]

Everyone talks about the hair, but I love the close ups where you can see how absolutely caked in makeup his face is.

[@jamirgordon9745]

Yeah, but the hair is sooooooooo baddddd. And they took “Anybody Have a Map” out of the movie which made me so angry.

[@evamiller8857]

@🦋-Snicker_doodle-🦋 no it's "in" because his face is caked in makeup. You would say his face is caked on makeup, that doesn't make sense

[@lindsaywhite9437]

You sure are missing the movie.

[@l.a.3479]

I can't see the makeup.

[@jumaguzman]

Definitely one of the best vocalists of our generation. Ond of my faves too. Ben Platt's vocal power and control and the mastery is undeniably beyond

[@kevindamico91]

Can we talk about how good is Ben Platt? His acting and his voice give me goosebumps everytime I see this video. He is so talented!

[@millie2817]

This song really makes me feel valid. Suffering with anxiety, I relate to this so much.

[@technicaldifficulties9082]

11/10 movie great story relatable characters made me cry more than id like to admit and probably the best cast i could ever imagine

[@Ashleyboondoggleworld]

This song save me because it feels like I don't usually belong because I'm different and unique

[@manuelorozco7760]

As someone with mild autism I know how you feel

[@aetiusx8986]

This song and his many performances will go down in history as one of the most powerful message.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Ben Platt is a beast! What a voice 😍

[@michelleelizabeth9891]

This man's voice is AMAZING!

[@ilyasdanyarov6182]

I think that theatre production with showing the screens of phones and social media was the key to success for the line tap tap taping on the glass waving shrouds the window

[@manuelorozco7760]

That’s one thing totally missing

[@berrypatch036]

His voice literally gives me the shivers. Oh my gosh I love it!!!! ❤

[@HeyItsArdi]

me too!!!

[@ericjacobs5892]

After 1 year of battleing with something similar to social anxiety, i've come up with a wonderful solution to avoid problems; don't talk unless spoken to.

[@kathymurphy4584]

How can a humans voice be this beautiful?

[@idontdovarioustasks]

He learned to slam on the brakes

[@marketgardennn]

@@idontdovarioustasksbefore he even turned the key

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@marketgardennn before he made the mistake

[@marketgardennn]

@@idontdovarioustasks before he left with the worst of him

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@marketgardennn step out step out of the sun if you keep getting burned

[@artanimeandothershtuff965]

I don't understand why so many people are hating on this movie. Sure, Ben is a little old to be playing a teenager, but I thought that his portrayal of Evan made up for it. Maybe people dislike because they are mad about songs being cut, but I think that the movie had what it needed. I've listened to the cast recordings, as well as the bonus tracks, but I probably won't be able to see the play, at least not in the foreseeable future. I'm a little bit sad about the songs that they cut, but it's an adaptation. They wouldn't have been able to keep everything. Also, if you aren't a fan of the movie, why are you here? There's no reason to be rude to Ben, the other people involved in the making of the movie, and other commenters. Sorry for the long comment! I'm also sorry if I came of a bit abrasive. I'm terrible at establishing tone lol.

[@latteaddict1524]

Honestly the problem for me has nothing to do with the actors or their singing (tho Ben my man i may not like you, but your singing is pretty good HOWEVER WHAT WERE THOSE CRACKS HERE) , i'm just very upset at how LAZY the cinematography is...

[@Dw3llerr]

The biggest issue I have with the movie is the fact that they cut out the 3 songs that proved Evan is NOT a good person. They framed his anxiety and problems in the movie as partially his mother's fault for being overbearing. Listen to Good For You and Does Anybody have a Map. Those songs not being in this movie killed the message at the end

[@dwluvspool7195]

I thought he was believable as a shy anxious high schooler. There have been high schoolers who can pass as being in their 20’s. After seeing Luke Perry in Beverly Hills 90210 as a high schooler, Ben Platt seems totally fine.

[@JacobReynolds-c4x]

i do not bother isolating myself. i have gone through this, and i came to realize the best thing is to stay alone. at least in my case.

[@xChoMami]

He definitely makes a sound ;) He has the most amazing, dreamy vocals I’ve ever heard

[@mrs11192]

Ben platt crushed the vocals ⚡. Such a talented guy

[@LoesKregting-m8s]

"give them no reason to stair" is so relatable!

[@nounoukdezo5738]

I loved this moovie! Ben Platt has such a pure voice. I am myself social anxious, I had tears all the long ❤

[@Mollykat5054]

Ben's voice is truly unique and flawless

[@AllisterMacDonald115]

i adored this movie. i cried. it was good, admit it.

[@ErikaHente]

He has the best voice ever!!!!!❤

[@michelleelizabeth9891]

I just listen to it over and over again. Ppl who has him never felt this way to the depts of their souls like they are invisible and worthless. I literally had my own family and friends talk over me when I'm expressing how I feel. It's a horrible feeling to feel like this and he did amazing job portraying it in this song

[@jaydenfoxmidnight5667]

Ben Platt sounds great no matter the age also I love both the book movie and musical together I don't care what people say it's great!^^

[@bittermixin]

he looks like a melting wax skeleton

[@jaydenfoxmidnight5667]

@@bittermixin still he's great^^

[@l.a.3479]

That's a run-on sentence without any punctuation, so difficult to understand.

[@jagiyaforsannie]

@@l.a.3479 ok so?

[@trinaq]

This was an alright movie, but I'll never get over how they cast Amy Adams, yet didn't even utilise her, or let her sing.

[@aiyana4508]

but she did sing tho?

[@lalabear6]

It's like when they cast Idina in Enchanted and didn't have her say more than 6 lines...?

[@abrahamo90]

@@lalabear6 Idina told herself she didn't wanna sing and also took it as a compliment they didn't hired her as a singer but as an actress.

[@abrahamo90]

I didn't watch the movie but... didn't they make Requiem? REALLY? Is among the top 3 songs of this musical.

[@spartanK42]

@@abrahamo90 Amy does sing in Requiem, but since Anybody Have a Map isn't in the movie, we don't really get more of Cynthia's singing.

[@seattlemylove]

The auto tune on the “when your falling in a forest” part is egregious

[@Falconwolf-ie8ly]

Personally I really enjoyed this movie. A good cautionary tale and full of many feelings. I’ll admit it got my crying in some scenes. I also think Ben Platt did well as Evan and looked fine for a high school teen. So many teens nowadays look older than they actually are so he seemed pretty accurate for teens today.

[@timmysdad9009]

me when i lie

[@brycegraybill539]

Totally agree… this movie isn’t flawless but the Ben’s age complaint seemed ridiculous. Look at Grease for crying out loud

[@Falconwolf-ie8ly]

@@timmysdad9009 ?

[@catherinethorstenberg8957]

If he looks fine for a high school teen, then I look like a preschooler

[@Falconwolf-ie8ly]

@@catherinethorstenberg8957 lol. I was confused for a college freshman in the ninth grade.

[@zajournals]

Awesome on Broadway and awesome movie. Ben is the best Evan.

[@anelp.e720]

the musical is a work of art, knowing Ben worked so much for the movie makes it a great adaptation

[@Shakirak22]

People keep talking bout hate? What about this movie y’all hating on!?!?!?

[@JellyShadow00]

This is actually a relatable song to be honest

[@caligreen4208]

4:11 tha drumbs.....😊 goosebumps of inspiration

[@SteelCityCreative]

as a person with autism, ADHD and who has attempted suicide; i cry literally every single time hearing this

[@ginjaninja7355]

Please stay. You mean so much to a lot of people. You never know how much you love someone until they are gone.

[@pastichegraham]

I’m Autistic too, actually. And you matter by the way🥺💜💜🌻

[@emmapanzica]

❤❤❤

[@nicoleberry_np12]

You're important ❤️

[@Wildcardstudios64]

Yoo dude! Glad to see another member of the autistic people with adhd who have tried to take their life gang!

[@elizabrookespams]

Like the movie or not, I truly believe that no one could’ve done better than Ben Platt in this role.

[@residentnerd9928]

Andrew Barth Feldman would’ve been a better casting choice, can’t sing it as well as Ben platt but he still looks like a teen

[@800Ms-k6n]

Too bad Platt was way too old and make Evan look like a stalker in this movie. Andrew Barth Feldman could've nailed it way better than Platt for thid movie

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

2:43 as a mom this is the heartbreaking moment, knowing you have to send your child to school where they feel so alone

[@gogiants878]

I love how at this assembly everybody is walking in different directions going nowhere in particular

[@hunterhafer3099]

If I could pick any song in the world that most represents me and how I feel, this is it. This is what I call my anthem song and when I first heard it, it made me cry because I don’t think I’ve related better to any song more than this one. I know all too well the feeling of wanting to be seen and heard but being too afraid to step out and do anything about it. You live your life in the shadows being forgotten and hating yourself with every fiber of your being. You think maybe if I was smarter or prettier or funnier or thinner then maybe things would be easier and I’d finally have the confidence to not be so afraid of everything and everyone. I’ll never have that confidence and will most likely spend the rest of my life stuck behind that window desperate to be heard.

[@joewhitehead3]

I enjoyed this movie. Don’t understand why people hate it

[@janaviwagle5352]

my mom didn’t let me watch it 💀

[@joewhitehead3]

@@janaviwagle5352 Because?

[@janaviwagle5352]

@@joewhitehead3 covid cases were rising and my moms a germaphobe

[@joewhitehead3]

@@janaviwagle5352 You mean you wanted to go see it in the theater

[@e-brosanimations231]

A reason is that the movie drops a lot of the "Broadway" aspects from the musical and takes a more deep and sad approach to portraying anxiety and depression. People who love the Broadway will prob not like the movie, but those who can just relate to the movie will most likely enjoy it very much

[@rivaemerald5492]

I have no hopes of seeing this on broadway, which is really frustrating. But I love that there's this movie version. I've seen this when it came out and the songs, the story, it hits so hard that I cried most of the entire time watching it. I've seen reviews hating this film, hating on Ben Platt because he doesn't look teen, and one review even said that he looked like a creep and anxiety doesn't even portrayed well, BUT I disagree. The film, though I feel like it's lacking something, but the scores were great, Ben's delivery was great, so powerful that he bring people to tears. He pass as a teen. Not all teenagers are wrinkle free or whatever. I'm so glad I've watched this film and discovered an underrated singer as well. Ben Platt is such a gem!

[@kareneastman9695]

This is my favorite Dear Evan Hansen song.😞😲😞🙂

[@montanamountaingarden476]

Why is everyone complaining about Ben Platt playing a teenager at the age of 27, when the dude who played Connor is only a year younger than Ben Platt

[@kevinmiz225]

yeah and he sucks too lmao, nearly all of the casting choices are moronic and nepotistic

[@shart__]

The dude who played Connor doesn't look 35. Ben Platt looks double his actual age in this movie

[@Justyouravragehamiltonlover]

And the dude who plays a nine year old in Hamilton was like 26 😭

[@800Ms-k6n]

Sorry dude but the guy who played Connor in some close up shots doesn't even look 35, Ben is just so obvious

[@Justyouravragehamiltonlover]

@@800Ms-k6n lol true

[@CharityC1370]

I just saw this movie for the first time last week. I never saw it on Broadway and the only song I had ever heard was You Are Not Alone but it was from a cover. I only knew Ben Platt from his song, Imagine (which I love). First, I never thought he looked too old. I had no problem believing he was a teenager. I know lots of people who look older than their age. Also, I think it is silly to hate on him for that because many adults play teens. Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Luke Perry and Gabrielle Carteris on 90210 were much older adults playing teens. I have watched this movie four times and can't stop listening to the score. It is incredible and Ben sings it so amazingly. Waving Through a Window and For Forever are my top favorites. Sincerely Me, was so funny and wonderfully entertaining. I love this movie and am so glad to have finally seen DEH. I recently watched a bunch of Ben's performances on Broadway and heard him sing in older interviews and I think his voice is even better now in the movie. I prefer the movie soundtrack to the Broadway one.

[@DallexPelt]

I actually sang this song for a choir performance, and it is my favorite song from this movie/play, but it is so hard to sing!! Good job Ben Platt!!

[@Jaypat-rw5ql]

This song is just so good

[@lisarockwell8008]

Just saw it live onstage will watch dvd soon very interesting show

[@freyaemrys799]

I loved the movie and "Evan's" voice is so good. I know it's the same actor from Broadway but it still doesn't mean his voice is any less beautiful. I actually cried a few times and said things like "Were was this when I had anxiety?" "That's how life is." and "It's just like my life...in a way." My anxiety wasn't as bad as Evan's but I still had it. I mean I didn't want to kill myself I still have anxiety today I just don't get a lot of attacks from it anymore. I get one every once in a while but before I'd get one like every two weeks.

[@h0w1inmaDStudios]

this movie makes me so happy i love dear evan hansen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ghanabonsu837]

This movie wasn’t bad and I’m happy there is a film representation of this. However, nothing will beat the musical especially with the musical numbers they missed out here. I can’t say I liked the new songs

[@Your_Local_WeirdWeeb]

I watched this movie on in-flight entertainment and I cried while listening to this song

[@izzy_is_somewhat_amazing]

god now i gotta add another song to my relatable song playlist..

[@kadenceledesma801]

Such a great actor and a perfect role for him. He played Evan so well. I don’t understand the hate. HE LITERALLY BROUGHT THE STORY TO LIFE.💗

[@michaellucejr.6374]

I listened to this song on my first day of senior year in high school and I imagined that I was Evan Hansen.

[@kermitsudoku6446]

watching him going outside with so many ppl around already gave me anxiety

[@dsjuncaj]

1:26-2:30 The straps on the backpack keep changing, some shots they’re both on Evan’s shoulders, while in other shots it’s just on one. Ever since I noticed this I cannot stop looking at it throughout that entire scene

[@larapdeen8148]

Omg they just kept going on and off 😂😂

[@martuxxx]

@@larapdeen8148 lmao i just noticed😭😭

[@cameronsitton501]

Having never seen the musical or the movie (so take my opinion with a grain of salt) I think that this scene is incredible.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m a bigger fan of the music than I am of the story

[@arunadayananda9306]

This song resonates with me. To those experiencing Depressive Disorder with prominent anxiety.. Always looking in.. Trying to signal ie waving through a window... Feeling nobody waving bavk at u..Avoiding stressful situations ie Stepping out of sun with fear of getting burnt.. When falling in a forest ie the pitfall of Depression.. Suicide.. Nobody hears u even.. Isolation. This song captures all that perfectly I DON'T CARE what others think of the musical / film. I can relate well to it as someone who had been in that pitfall myself.. Fortunately my mum, and several others were there for me.. They understood at least when i 'fell in the Forest'.. This poor kid wanted someone to care for him.. Not to patronise him with a detachment as his mother does.. For her own ease.. None of this justifies fabricating based on Connors death mind you. But in a way initially he wanted to make Connors mum happy. Ultimately when through the lie he got attention he went on the web of lies.. However it came at a cost. It ended up worsening his internal turmoil.. Ultimately in the end his mother realises the isolation he goes through and turns to truly support him.. I too was a bit taken aback at the end initially.. But no this musical is more down to earth.. What adolescents should learn is even if no one surrounds u and cheer u. u should try and keep on at what ur best at. Evan could have got the same appreciation he did without lying to Connors parents and everybody telling about Apple trees and all.. He has good imagination.. And good writing skills.. He could have written an essay or article to a paper about suicide.. What drives ppl to it.. He could have started a blog with his friends.. Ppl do that nowadays.. He could have expresed how he was really feeling.. While ppl criticise social media cutting off ppl from emotions, there is also a trend that ppl are more freely expressing themselves and their experiences through platforms such as KZbin. Ppl create blogs.. Actors, singers, artists, come out with their Depression, Social Anxiety.. I wish the show encouraged young viewers in this respect.. For instance if it portrayed Evan in a dilemma of what to do, but instead of lying expreses his own experiences through a blog.. This show highlights the negative aspect of using social media to boost ur image.. If it had shown that the otherway round.. Being urself expressing urself.. And the long term benefits it has on ur well being than just being some 'popular image'.. Additionally the show also highlights a major flaw in school systems and parenting.. Schools should not favour a particular stereotype of students such as eg, 'Sporty', 'Studious' these two are mostly perceived to boost their image so they favour them.. But schooling should be catered on individuals.. Each and every student has unique talents. If students are neglected they either take it out on others by bullying like Connor or bottle themselves up in isolation like Evan.. Parents should stop comparing their children.. It is said not to undermine both the extremely 'bad' child like Connor as well as the 'too nice' child like Evan.. If Difficult temperamental kids like Connor get the Strong attachment they need they from parents will not be that harmful to othrrs. If kids with too easy temperament like Evan are ignored that they don't 'mind' anything they are likely one day to culminate in Depression due to overbearing.. Such kids express emotions more subtely. It's a responsibility of parents to be aware of any hidden danger signs and reinforce proper communication with them from start. These kids are far High in risk of Depression if not properly understood. In the film Encanto, Louisa is an example for this. The song Surface pressure highlights this. So yeah i totally appreciate the awareness this show / movie brings. But at the same time if the underlying factors beneath the tip of the iceberg and alternate usages of media to be genuine and express urself rather than impress others is highlighted it would have been in level of Supremacy.

[@thecorpsebridelife]

This song spoke to me so much, it is EXACTLY how I feel and it’s made me realise I am not alone!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I remember instantly connecting with the song myself!

[@rykerwashere608]

My friend covered this and now ive heard this im amazed at the similarity

[@Septic_co34]

The acoustics of this whole thing is literally my brain🤣 the sounds of everything else with the music in my head just slightly louder than all the commotion

[@angelpickett6756]

he did amazing I don't understand the hate nor will I ever he looks like people that were in my highschool and he portrays someone who has anxiety to the tee. I LOVED this movie the acting was amazing the singing was even better

[@septemberquest6393]

This musical was made for Ben Platt..

[@Valkerie21]

I mean, everyone complains that ben platt looks too old...I don't know about yall, but I remember tons of kids in highschool looking like 30 year olds. We aren't here for the looks, its all about the story and music

[@ethalinia]

Exactly! And he masters the character perfectly :)

[@듀얼미스트]

Agree

[@maureen2193]

In Grease John Travolta looks soooo old to me

[@graceosh22]

RIGHT. like he IS evan hansen idc

[@zoomie7]

Yeah but they have the choice to hire whoever they want for this role. He's supposed to be this naive guy who gets caught in a lie because he's young and stupid but it comes across as a whole lot more nefarious when he looks like a 30 year old man.

[@christiandaveasis6421]

I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me Give them no reason to stare No slipping up if you slip away So I got nothing to share No, I got nothing to say Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? We start with stars in our eyes We start believing that we belong But every sun doesn't rise And no one tells you where you went wrong Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound Will I ever make a sound? On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? (oh) Is anybody waving? Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh

[@ginjaninja7355]

Nice

[@jazenlondono6316]

Soooooooooooooooo touching even though I have never seen this movie

[@guywhosnamestartswithz2520]

Anyone else think that Ben Platt in this movie looks like a young Will Ferrell

[@Matthew-n3f]

Breaks. My. Heart😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔It hurts me😭😭😭

[@roflepiclol]

Absolutely amazing vocalist

[@AsherDustVT]

I felt the same way in high school still do

[@Justyouravragehamiltonlover]

His voice is magical to me

[@Catherine-Grace]

Although people are saying it’s a bad movie I love it my sister who hates musicals also loves it. It’s such an accurate depiction of mental illness and as that’s something I’ve had serious problems with including anorexia and anxiety this movie made me cry also needless to say the singing is incredible

[@johnsmi213]

The only people saying it's a bad movie are those who are jealous Ben got to star in a huge film that his producer dad made happen. But too bad; he won the Tony absent of his father's influence so he wanted to star in the film adaptation. And he got to. Doesn't make it a bad movie but according to the Internet, it does.

[@boyohio1980]

I went to see this and im well a nobody in my family eyes and in society. To prove it I trip up the stairs to the emapty theater my glasses got askew and I dident spill my drink or popcorn. But its just my luck. I loved this and was balling with soo much. I have seen the Broadway also and both soo good.

[@lillies8298]

In the past 4 years, I have almost attempted suicide several times. Despite how heartbreaking this movie plot is, it made me feel so seen and that I’m not alone.

[@unkown.ray_]

honestly I see a lot of people say he looks way older than a senior but he honestly looks younger than my senior brother and the rest of the seniors in my school 😭

[@thefatinthehat5252]

Look, he's a great singer and theres a reason he won the Tony award for Evan Hansen, but I CAN SEE THIS MANS FACIAL HAIR BETTER THAN I CAN SEE MY OWN AND I'VE BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL FOR 4 YEARS!

[@guidingkeyblade7834]

That doesn't mean anything. I'm a junior, and my facial hair is pretty bad. It all depends on your nationality.

[@thefatinthehat5252]

@@guidingkeyblade7834 100% you're right, it depends on your nationality and ethnicity. But this is a very caucasian person playing a caucasian person in their teens. The vast majority of white guys where I'm from don't have that much facial hair at that age

[@braydenkinder75]

@@thefatinthehat5252 I'm half German half Finnish which is as white as you can get and I had a full beard in senior year

[@tentardigrades968]

@@braydenkinder75 It’s more than the facial hair. The dude looks 33.

[@marybaldwin1084]

I believe it’s called “acting.” We understand we aren’t all really in a real high school watching a real student. I think he nailed it.

[@bandida99]

i love this song. and i love Ben Platt 🙂

[@spiderninja804]

i remember seeing the trailers for this but now after getting into the musical world i NEED to see this movie

[@samtuipulotu183]

I felt that.....