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.

[@gracelambert315]

my friends and i keep saying that when lin plays usnavi he’s an annoying character with a major superiority complex, but anthony gives him warmth.

[@leilaelise9315]

Lin said himself that when he wrote in the heights he didn’t know anything about Anthony but he felt like he wrote this character specifically for him.

[@franloiacono9306]

Lin prefers Anthony as Usnavi so you're REALLY not alone in that opinion.

[@chrish7543]

I think Lin plays him as more of a guy going to do everything to get his dream and who thinks he’s better than the heights, Anthony plays him more like a regular dude who can’t believe it when his dream is coming true even though he worked hard for it (and is a lil better at singing imo)

[@hollandfray4521]

Oh absolutely! It’s been years since I watched the Broadway production and honestly after this I don’t want to watch it 😂

[@cholosoy8511]

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

[@ashdineo]

Lin wrote this

[@cholosoy8511]

@@carrots7216 Lin and Chris Jackson are there too, but I’m talking about Broadway ensemble crew. Nina Lafarga, Stephanie Klemons (the OBC dance captain) ,Seth Stewart and Luis Salgado were on this scene.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Ya know why? Because they effin cared!

[@kinpin66]

OMG THE ORIGINAL HAMILTON CREW THOUGH!

[@cholosoy8511]

@@kinpin66 yes and no. Lin, Chris Jackson, Stephanie Klemons and Seth Stewart are OBC of Hamilton, but Nina was dance captain of “On your feet” at the time, and Luis Salgado was touring with JLo when Hamilton started, after the tour was over he also joined “On your feet”.

[@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.

[@spookdaddy7866]

Yeeeesss it's so nice

[@sabrinafisher136]

Jimmy Smits always gets a smile outta me!!

[@amarethedog873]

SAME

[@lemonauraify]

Yesssss

[@mattlorenzetti4693]

YESSSS SAMEEEE AND ALSO DANIELAS “WHOS IN THERE WITH YOU JULIO?” LOVE IT

[@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

[@TaylorNapolsky]

true

[@MiracleWinchester]

That part got me bawling, man

[@cuchuflidecachiyuyo8]

I’m latina, Chile born and raised, that part always make me tear up

[@burgerbro34fullstreamarchi82]

The part where they add" My Family came from miles away!" Really hits as a 3rd generation latino. Because we as 3rd and 4th generation Latinos have always been in the US, we were born here but our families, our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles were from miles away in our respective countries of origin. We are here because of them. And we often forget that. Its good to remind yourself you wouldn't be here without them.

[@cuchuflidecachiyuyo8]

@@burgerbro34fullstreamarchi82 i get you, i moved to the US when i was 25, i’m the first generation of my family

[@RyanLBrown9396]

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

[@michaelcollins106]

If it doesn’t win at least picture, best actor, production, song, and editing, it’s a crime.

[@banacek8675]

No way. Not “dark enough”.

[@grmp1992]

@@michaelcollins106 Dunno about best picture and Actor, but a tough contender for Best song, score, production and sound design

[@crystalward1444]

Lin-Manuel Miranda's definitely on the EGOT train.

[@RyanLBrown9396]

@@grmp1992 Best Picture Best Director Best adapted screenplay Best original song Best supporting actress Best cinematography Best sound editing Best sound mixing Best original score

[@crowzier]

“I am Usnavi and you’ve probably never heard my name!” *Oh Usnavi, you have no idea..*

[@andi714]

love your profile pic, double trouble is my fav

[@brennenreynolds1701]

See, but reports of his fame are greatly exaggerated...

[@positivelysunshine9627]

Btw, did y’all notice that Vanessa got Nike heels?-

[@kappa_studios]

@@andi714 Saame

[@abbyrosehammond]

@@positivelysunshine9627 I’m literally crushing on her lol

[@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

[@octavianjoseph8633]

I don't know, they all look pretty in sync to me. Maybe you'd find one person not dancing in unison, but unless your purposefully looking for that, yeah, they're pretty much all In sync.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

@@octavianjoseph8633 Well, even if they weren't all perfectly in-sync, they would have their own way of dancing which I think goes to show all the different cultures

[@octavianjoseph8633]

@@broadwaybrook2319 Yeah, that does make sense...

[@fbiopenup559]

@@octavianjoseph8633 they are all in sync, but it's the fact that some are doing it differently then others. As the movie says "little details", like some people add extra twists, or some are smoother, or some make bigger movements. It's great to watch!

[@scaryscar1972]

Bro you should definitely watch Hamilton

[@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!

[@matthewmcinnes7253]

Personally I think it’s repetitive, like he won big with Hamilton and will ride the wave and fame of it as long as he can…

[@youarein1ov3]

@@matthewmcinnes7253 Tf is repetitive about this? Its completely different. The only similarity is the genre

[@angel_76]

@@matthewmcinnes7253 in the heights was literally made before hamilton

[@matthewmcinnes7253]

Ugh people just don’t like different opinions do they. I’m my opinion manuels music and writing is very repetitive in the same way the pianist ludivico einaudis songs are recogniseaple due to reused motifes. The difference is those are surrounded by so many amazing and unique things. Manuel to me seems to just repeat the same things in every song. Just with different words.

[@ninjabunny101]

@@matthewmcinnes7253 dude what why are you even here

[@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.

[@mjwildy2359]

His parents were in this?!

[@Luke-gc6ei]

@@mjwildy2359 yeah, in breathe, lin's parents are the old couple that come out of the car to welcome back nina.

[@greekfountain9303]

@@Luke-gc6ei I knew they were familiar!

[@Wickedfan219]

I just watched it yesterday on HBO Max and I loved it so much! I was instantly hooked from the first few minutes and I am not lying when I say that I happy cried during the ending!

[@Wickedfan219]

@@Luke-gc6ei I saw them too! That was so sweet that they got to be in the movie! 🥰

[@aserr5660]

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

[@MM-ox5go]

sadly it wont happen. the movie bombed at the box office. I was hoping it was going to be a big hit...but no....american audences said NO...to hispanic theme movies

[@katsuki1stan]

You mean Hollywood right lol? Bollyhood is basically the equivalent to Hollywand in India haha.

[@aliciaballesteros-mitchell1059]

@@MM-ox5go you know, there's also the pandemic going on, plus it was released on HBO Max at the same time as theatrical release. Of course it "bombed" at the box office.

[@grappyday5438]

PLEASE i would love that

[@aserr5660]

@@katsuki1stan I'm aware. I'm talking about the industry of Bollywood having an entire cast of Indians and telling stories that are relatable to the Indian population with several songs added in. If the same can be done for the Latino culture that would be great.

[@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

[@ryanhuber5764]

You described the reason this movie failed

[@abrahamguevara7158]

@@ryanhuber5764 I liked it so who cares it failed it was good to me and that's all i needed

[@blkbarbie2671]

Yes!!! The way they address identity in this movie is so so so beautiful and subtly different, as a second generation immigrant (not Latin) I can see myself and my own mindset and struggles reflected so clearly in characters like Nina, Sonny and even Usnavi (although he technically is first gen as he moved when he was young, I could see the effect that had on his sense of identity end belonging to the country as well).

[@angelat4512]

@@ryanhuber5764 bruh,,, it was far from failing lmao it was huge news

[@budomk9299]

@@ryanhuber5764 did it?

[@dagmarb7158]

3:25 it was so weird to see Stephanie Beatriz in this role being all giddy and smiling because I’ve only seen her in Brooklyn nine-nine 🤣

[@RoRoRowYourBoat]

Agreed

[@beriahross778]

ikr

[@kentinson1670]

I just realized, some actors here were in B99: Stephanie is Rosa Kevin is Amy's dad Abuela is Rosa's mom Lin is Amy's brother

[@sbev0574]

Yet another thing she hid from the nine-nine

[@jadendoeswhatever2461]

She was also in Modern Family

[@SS-rr7by]

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

[@mossly_]

LIKE HALF WAY THOUGHT KAJSJS

[@lukecremin6611]

@@mossly_ bro had a seizure while typing

[@mossly_]

@@lukecremin6611 y e a h

[@ashleyvalencia7425]

SHE SAYS IT LIKE 8 TIMES DURING THE MOVIE

[@earth2jadee]

@@ashleyvalencia7425 SHE SAYS IT T W I C E -

[@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?

[@notit7904]

Which scene was that my bad

[@carebears6346]

@@notit7904 when usnavi was talking to “abuelo” he was the usnavi in the musical version

[@bananacustard9920]

@@notit7904 lin manuel Miranda wrote the musical, he was the original usnavi and plays the shaved ice man in the movie

[@kat_denise_]

Me😭🤚

[@kat_denise_]

@@bananacustard9920 Mr Piraguëro

[@wiliamkasper4844]

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

[@BiasedSpursFan]

TRUTH

[@sofiavazquez8494]

I agree

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

???

[@wiliamkasper4844]

@@squiddyft.insecurities3549 what??

[@squiddyft.insecurities3549]

@@wiliamkasper4844 nothing. i just think your opinion is kind of wrong 🤨

[@isabelladerlindati7158]

I dont know if its just me, but i noticed each character has a different tune in their part of the song. Mr Rosario is like more relaxed, Benny has some hip hop tunes, the salon ladies kinda sound like salsa. Its probable intentional but i noticed just now and its a really fun detail

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Stephen Sondheim had a lot of rules when it comes to songwriting, one of which is “Content dictates form”. Which mean their characters reflect on how their songs are written. And since this is an introduction of the characters, we get an idea of what they’re like. You can even look at this as foreshadowing the later songs.

[@AnneBonaparte]

Oh it's definitely intentional, Lin-Manuel Miranda is a master of musical character themes

[@MEGAMAN6498]

It's Lin of course it is

[@victoriabelatti7141]

Lin actually said in a couple of interviews that that's his favorite part of making musicals, giving each character their own style and musical essence. For example, whenever abuela Claudia was talking/singing, there would be cuban music in the background, and whenever Usnavi was talking/singing there would be a type of hip-hop music in the background, and when the two of them interacted there would be a mix of these two styles in the background. Genius idea and execution imo

[@rs.1613]

I think we see this with Vanessa too, her parts sound a lot more like mainstream pop?

[@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.

[@sharpaycutie2]

The music is great but the characters were forgettable even usnavi. Nobody stuck out to me. Love the songs tho.

[@sagevia-hall8757]

@@sharpaycutie2 did we watch the same musical? Lol i thought the characters were amazing

[@peaceonearth347]

one of my favorite scenes is towards the end when the power is out and theyre having a party to say goodbye to the hairdressers. In the middle of the song, Vanessa and Sonny stop and try to get everyone to realize that they're "powerless", that they're underprivileged and in danger and they can't fight back against the system. Usnavi pulls Sonny aside and is like, "Yeah, we know. We're up shit's creek, and there's nothing we can do. So we may as well be happy in the moment with each other." This really struck me, this undercurrent of anger and resentment at how they're treated by the world at large. Is it justified for them to decide to be happy in the moment, or should they stay angry and cognizant of they're situation?

[@FrostyTheSnowPickle]

To be fair to musicals...the stage version of Les Mis is incredible. It’s just the movie that’s terrible.

[@legendswarble2845]

So, the movie version of les mis is terrible because it's from the same guy that did the cats movie. Dude just doesn't understand musicals and pushes his performers to use dangerous singing techniques.

[@diegolopezpena3156]

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

[@NuNuRokd]

You are correct.Democrats have exploiting our people and embarrassing us in front of everyone, labeling us as these weak helpless people that need help. The country has become so racist, identifying people by their nationality is so stupid. I have done better than many of white friends. Without any assistance from anyone.

[@dani.lepore9410]

@@NuNuRokd you managed, how many can't get up because thay're smashed by ridicuolus wages, medical costs and much more?

[@NuNuRokd]

@@dani.lepore9410 Low wages can be relative to the amount of debt your accumulate. 12 an hour at McDonald's with zero debt and a small apt Trumps 50k a year with with Credit cards, car loans, newest tech, mortgage etc etc.. Take care of yourself, why do people want people.to care for them? That's the problem. Be responsible.

[@MrDellasc]

@@NuNuRokd Ambos bandos han explotado a los latinos. Los latinos no somos un pueblo, somos de muchas personas. Como chicano, mi experiencia es diferente a la de un cubano o un puertorriqueño. Mi experiencia con los republicanos no ha sido buena.

[@cynthiaz9602]

@@NuNuRokd I totally agree with you. That party wants to keep minorities down. Everyone comes to the USA because this is the land of opportunity. I used to support that party for a loooong time but I finally realized they are the worse of the 2 and do not want us to succeed for whatever reason. We all gotta work hard and we will make it. It is not easy but we can all do it!!!

[@jorjlim]

“The milk has gone bad” That’s because your fridge has no back.

[@Fantastic_Stranger]

True 🤔

[@tigerlily5004]

Hmmm, no no, he may be onto something

[@snowleopard064]

UNDERRATED COMMENT

[@Tink2127]

I’m crying 🤣🤣🤣

[@billblaski9523]

Lol

[@deirdrev9005]

I liked how the whole beat changed when Benny started rapping

[@larrypoppins6273]

That happens with everybody. Every time a new character is introduced, the musical style changes. I could break them down, but I don't know enough about music.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@larrypoppins6273 ie, "Content dictates form"

[@nolynnoel1032]

Benny was honestly a highlight of the movie to me. he absolutely knocked it out of the park. including daniela and carla too, they were amazing and great casual lgbt representation :)

[@ashleyr6823]

Gurl same he is so iconic and hilarious

[@giggsworth8678]

Giant Chris Jackson sized shoes to fill, but Corey Hawkins crushed it. It's insane to me that he played Dr. Dre in Straight Outta Compton haha

[@nolynnoel1032]

@@giggsworth8678 yea and fun fact in his intro there are the iconic piano cords from “Still D.R.E” playing as he walks in. funny way that played out, listen closely.

[@isabeller5542]

sameee omg

[@maliaclaire9130]

yes! loved the LGBT representation.

[@taylorshepherdproductions3695]

When Sonny says ‘chilax , you know ya love me’ sounds exactly like an actual teenager. BTW I’m new to In the Heights

[@michellerodriguez1567]

Well he is one lol

[@manumo2113]

Same, recently discover this and it's an incredible production

[@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

[@querryberry]

The fact that this musical is in English but also has some Spanish too it’s too much for me to handle 😭😭 Me encanta, de verdad lloro ❤️

[@raidenstark315]

Que bien por ti

[@ariannajohnson2917]

Me learning Spanish listening to this song

[@jacobesnard]

Never noticed that Carla and Daniela were together until now.

[@shannong5074]

I thought they were mom and daughter

[@Mari-ei5rf]

@@shannong5074 lol no they are actually a couple irl, it surprised me too

[@phantasma616]

@@Mari-ei5rf Stephanie Beatriz is married to a man named Brad Hoss; she is bi but shes not with daphne rubin-vega.

[@jasminely9206]

@@Mari-ei5rf no they arent lol

[@bookl0ver]

When I first watched i got the impression that they were auntie and niece (I dont know why that specifically, just the vibe I got) but then on rewatch I realised lol.

[@lidalu_lots4277]

can we just appreciate that Sunny got way more character development and a serious storyline and shit, I loved it 🥰🥰

[@pamelajaya450]

Right but she did such a good job

[@octavianjoseph8633]

As opposed to....some other character that didn't get development?

[@lidalu_lots4277]

@@octavianjoseph8633 as opposed to the original musical Sonny who was just a side character, we got nothing about him being undocumented, his alcoholic (and possibly abusive) father or how he was generally just more mature and wasn’t presented as a stupid kid with big dreams

[@csharkop]

@@octavianjoseph8633 you know this was a stage musical first, right? In the stage show sonny didn't have much development.

[@Gildedmuse]

He doesn't get a lot of BACKSTORY, but he has plenty of CHARACTER. There is more than one way to develope a character.

[@dankmegatron313]

Dude at no point did I think that Anthony was awkward or cringey as usnavy, it’s kinda impressive tbh

[@ebitoro4590]

He played the role on stage as well, so he had a lot of time to get used to the character. Still, it was an impressively seamless switch from Lin (who most people are probably more used to hearing) to Anthony.

[@tonitrevelyan5597]

i think anthony's usnavi is more close to the image i personally associate with an average guy from NYC who grew up in washington heights and had to learn street smarts to get by, he has this chill laid back demeanor

[@lenayahoti]

Did anyone catch that purr and "adiós papi" from cuca 🤣🤣🤣 I fucking love her Mann

[@Stronglarry73]

She so fuckin fine it’s ridiculous

[@youruethedaycarlyshay]

@@Stronglarry73 ikr

[@kentinson1670]

Cuca thirsting for Anthony Ramos and i don't blame her

[@snowleopard064]

IM MAD THEY NEVER GAVE HER A NAME

[@sophiarojas1659]

@Ella ASHTON cuca is like a pet name in spanish, like how ‘babe’ is in english

[@foxtatertot]

3:57 Carla's little "bye!" To Usnavi when she, Daniela and Cuca leave the bodega is so cute and I am just in love with this cute little bimbo.

[@applefarm6126]

I was telling him through my screen to be careful, she might have aids, acting weird as hell like that.

[@LaurenLaass]

@@applefarm6126 people with Aids are normal people.

[@matt98785]

@@LaurenLaass they’re probably an idiot

[@acwalter2838]

@@matt98785 plus they were talking about Cuca (not sure how to spell) so they obviously weren’t paying attention

[@elliemay8570]

@@acwalter2838 No, i think it is carla? Cuca says "thanks papi" and then theres a "bye!" that sounds like Carla

[@samanthaferrer2907]

nina’s dad and usnavis part just gives me chills

[@squoodlytoodly7404]

Good Mooooorning Usnaaavi 🎶🥰🥰

[@cinthya269]

​@@squoodlytoodly7404 pan caliente, café con leche 😌👌🏻

[@jomiis.]

@@cinthya269 put $20 dollars in todays lottery 🤑

[@stunk6401]

4:28 this scene would not be completed if sonny was not on the backround

[@brownro48]

lil dude needs to get some cortisone 😂

[@sirgreyspear]

I’m glad someone else noticed too

[@aud9415]

Sonny in the movie was Parker from liv and Maddie!

[@jadewilliams4257]

@@aud9415 no he isn't. Parker from Liv and Maddie is Tenzing Norgay Trainor. this actor is Gregory Diaz IV

[@nai9233]

2:59 my favourite part, ughhh his voice 💘 so underrated

[@sheilamaesabado1605]

sameeee

[@WeirdoBirdy]

He was in the west wing and my heart the time I saw him ❤️

[@IsadoraRezende]

Good mOOOOOrning usnAaAAvi Damn this is good stuff

[@xas9012]

I think that was the first phrase I heard from this musical, and I agree.

[@ginger-rw6jd]

you can tell Lin wrote this musical and i love it!

[@Totallyme.3]

Yup u hear Lin's style and I love it . It reminded me of Hamilton so much

[@andymayer7493]

@@Totallyme.3 fun fact this was Lins first musical before Hamilton

[@octavianjoseph8633]

He.....did...? You worded that as if you indirectly never knew that.

[@ginger-rw6jd]

@@octavianjoseph8633 dude not the time for english class. It doesn’t matter how I type stuff in a comment!

[@sirsanti8408]

@@octavianjoseph8633 it’s more of seeing his very recognizable style and quality

[@orielvy9362]

this is awkward to say but it’s weird to see dominican culture represented so well in “mainstream” media. for example when Stephanie grabbed a pack of Festival cookies or when they were having queso frito y salami for breakfast. they’re small details but it’s refreshing to see that millions of people grew up like i did and despite being “immigrants” we still maintain our culture wherever we go.

[@sssoooyyybooyyy]

as a cuban, it's so difficult to find movies that represent my culture correctly. in the heights is an AMAZING film that all latinos/hispanos can relate to. lin manuel miranda is a genius and loved by all of us :)

[@baileyanderson-kita3271]

I just love how awkward he is around vanessa it's so fckn charming

[@giovanalaurence]

3:44 I love how even Usnavi got into the gossip

[@MrRicoGuz]

Why am I crying?? This was so moving. It is is so special to see my culture represented in such a positive way on the big screen.

[@morenatropicana267]

i cried the whole movie lol

[@sssoooyyybooyyy]

the carnaval del barrio scene makes me so warm and happy. this whole film is amazing and does a good job in representing hispanic culture

[@amxrjxss]

Corey Hawkins has a smooth voice like Leslie Odom Jr. Both amazing voices.

[@ncisgal4eva92]

I totally fell in love with Corey with this movie 😍

[@bschu_5685]

That’s what i thought this whole movie, I feel like Corey would make an amazing burr and Leslie an amazing Benny!

[@mercedezize]

Yes I loved his voice!! In the extras on the DVD, he said he never sang before! But he practiced and I think he totally knocked it out of the park!

[@amxrjxss]

@@mercedezize omg he’s never sung before and he’s that great?? Wow

[@youarein1ov3]

@@mercedezize What??? I heard he went to Julliard for musical theater?

[@mineyyxx1001]

5:46 I love how Sonny joins Benny it the "you ain't got no skills" part, they clearly have so much fun with this whole Unsavi-Vanessa situation and it gives a great take on their friendship

[@NayvieNoir]

2:40 This little girl getting her hair done gave me visceral flashbacks

[@emilyflippence212]

As someone who saw it in the cinema last night I would 100% recommend, I’ve book tickets to see it again It’s amazing, so if you want to see it go see it

[@squoodlytoodly7404]

The experience is so much better that at home hbo max

[@emilyflippence212]

@@squoodlytoodly7404 as someone who lives in the U.K. that’s not an option HBO max isn’t an app over here and the only place it is over here is cinema

[@gracieknox9014]

yesh i’m seeing it for the fourth time tomorrow

[@gracieknox9014]

update: i cried even more knowing it was the last time i’m seeing it in cinema but now i hsve 4 duplicate tickets on my wall

[@seylaNZ]

I've seen it twice as well. It's THAT good. I took my two granddaughters who loved it. So nice to see a musical with vibe!! I've always loved Jimmy Smits x

[@raemonty7475]

0:42 was the moment I fell completely in love

[@amarawoolery8404]

Same. That line alone made me fall in love with Anthony.

[@andyp9969]

Yes there's something about it that's so satisfying to me

[@kellyb4]

Same. I could hear that every morning.

[@madmoxixo9487]

When 2:01 , I think something came over over me with the wink and sound of his voice 🥵

[@sadgirl3582]

ME

[@omalor]

Usnavi: Everything he get is mad cheap. Kevin: put $20 in today's lottery!

[@snowleopard064]

Well, in the musical the mom goes “One ticket, that’s it!” And he says “a mans gotta dream”

[@csharkop]

@@snowleopard064 even in the movie it's clear that it's not a typical thing from him. "Must be a lucky day" "gotta be" it's only because Nina just flew in.

[@adriasanchezcaballe]

-Goood mooorning Usnavi -Pan caliente, café con leche

[@jesycajackson3120]

I love that part 😍

[@therealbeanbot]

“Try my mother’s old recipe: One can of condensed milk”

[@jadeporter9091]

Noice

[@querryberry]

Usnavi: Messirve 😎

[@greekfountain9303]

Paciencia y fe

[@querryberry]

@@greekfountain9303 *Paciencia Lol

[@greekfountain9303]

@@querryberry ah thanks I don’t speak Spanish xD

[@myeahonline]

The harmony for “Thanks Usnavi” is so satisfying.

[@thatspideronyowall5600]

2:02 no one gonna talk about how that dude was making goo goo eyes at Usnavi-

[@georgia6000]

HAHHA thats so awkward omg

[@lucyandfriendsyt]

LMAOO

[@tigerlily5004]

AHAHAH THAT DUDE IS ME 😂😂😂😂

[@lindyhadebe9893]

😂😂😂❤️

[@Olivia-ek9ib]

4:58 I love how you can hear the little girl's voice come through on the chorus. This whole cast is amazing.

[@leenalaverne]

WB: Only in theaters HBO Max: am I a joke to you Edit: thank you for all of the likes! I've never had this many before! (:

[@Naim_less]

I think it only says it on WB Australia. Since we don't have HBO max.

[@leenalaverne]

@@Naim_less ohh okay loll

[@kimberley1692]

my illegal website

[@leenalaverne]

@@kimberley1692 oooh hahaha

[@halycon_exe8567]

@@kimberley1692 what website!? I need to watch this at home!

[@tigerlily5004]

anthony ramos: “Hey y’all good morning” Me: dies anthony ramos: “here’s your cafe con-leche” Me: dies anthony ramos: does anything or sings any line Me: dies

[@brionnedavis7660]

Fr I kept replaying that “ Ayo Goodmorning “😗

[@reebruh185]

6:20 love the dead look in homegirls eyes

[@basicbrownbish1002]

I think her song lyrics were kind of blah, I don’t if it’s just me or that’s just how they decided present her character

[@Tersina]

@@basicbrownbish1002 It's probably because her entire character motivation is "moving out" and her main character arc revolves around UST with Usnavi. (Both of which are kinda basic, especially in comparison to multifaceted characters like Nina or Abuela.)

[@blkbarbie2671]

@@Tersina totally agree, but what is UST? i also found it vexing that she and usnavi never properly address or converse about their conflicting motivations - they address it here qnd there when Usnavi makes comments about ‘home being where Vanessa is running away from’, but I think that conflict would have really been interesting to see play out since a lot of us immigrants from whichever country face this with our peers and family .

[@dee98]

@@blkbarbie2671 ust = unresolved sexual tension

[@caitlin_leanne]

At first I thought Carla and Daniella were like mother and daughter figures together bc of the age difference and they work together and the innocent kids at the start between Carla and Daniella was like a good morning mama sort of thing but now I realise it’s an on screen relationship! All to say I’m loving it and I don’t think age matters much in a relationship unless it’s massive and I’m very happy

[@MsKathleenb]

I love that one measure from Take the A Train, it just makes me stupid happy.

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

I mean, Lin Manuel Miranda wrote the world's greatest song ever on the A train (Wait for It) so......

[@almaorlianski7781]

S a m e, as a jazz student it made me go insane

[@MsKathleenb]

@@becsterbrisbane6275 I didn't actually know that, very cool.

[@stephentreloar5088]

And the It's Too Darn Hot. Love it.

[@tinaa._.thefaithfulone]

5:24 favorite part he can Singggg

[@-mijanaslife-jewel5020]

he so fine too

[@Celinemoonstone]

Maybe this was established in the musical and I just missed it but does anybody know WHY Usnavi owes Vanessa a bottle of cold champagne??? This has been on my mind since like 2010 lol

[@user-qv2qf1jk5o]

“Lin-Manuel Miranda has confirmed that Vanessa and Usnavi had a long-standing bet that whoever first got out of the neighborhood owed the other a bottle of champagne.” (From the Genius page)

[@Celinemoonstone]

@@user-qv2qf1jk5o thanks! Glad I finally have an answer!!!

[@kirby584]

@@user-qv2qf1jk5o dude you just solved someone’s decade long question

[@raedanipear]

@@user-qv2qf1jk5o THAT MAKES A LOT OF SENSE! Because when Vanessa said that he owed her the champagne, he immediately asked if she was moving. That makes a lot of sense now.

[@mateo-jv9cg]

@@raedanipear OHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! i thought he was asking her if she was "moving" like going somewhere after, in the sense that he would be able to ask her to go out tonight. that makes much more sense

[@noodlesxd1795]

Anthony being in both Hamilton and in the heights gives me a nice sense of comfyness, and lin being in the intro is super funny.

[@kittydunks8620]

8:11 always gives me chills😭💗 can’t stop watching.

[@rugby3881]

same

[@roastedboba6020]

SAMEEEE!

[@stevec1876]

Latino Hamilton looks pretty good.

[@markgarcia8253]

These songs are way better tho lol

[@jamesm.3967]

This may suck as much as Hamilton only time will tell.

[@diosnelfrica7589]

@@jamesm.3967 but neither of them sucked

[@seoulku]

@Kyle Sales you’re white your opinion doesn’t matter

[@Chocolate.cxke29]

@@seoulku says who

[@TheOfficalPaper]

“It’s all about the legacy” “I shoulder his legacy with pride, I used to hear him say someday I would blow us all away.”

[@bee9723]

Them using this as the first song was a power move.

[@SenshiSunPower]

What? It's the opening of the stage show too.

[@jesusdavila7052]

It's a wonderful song, but as Molly L points out, it has always been the first song in the musical.

[@ashleyr6823]

Why is Benny so iconic and funny lol

[@jenniferpreciadoperez4741]

A minute to appreciate "Maizena" 6:45

[@viernes9587]

better than dry shampoo too

[@daveeedtapia5068]

I- what are you using Maizena for

[@Leobronze27]

Man I thought maizena was a thing only in Brazil, I'm surprised hahahaha

[@daveeedtapia5068]

@@Leobronze27 nah we got maizena in Mexico and America

[@Julianrios229]

@@Leobronze27 also in Colombia is pretty common

[@TheHedgehogGiraffe]

This show and this song specifically have always given me an indescribable feeling. I’m white and middle-class, so I’ll never understand what this is like, and the struggle that immigrants and their descendants have to go through in this country. To have this show, which is a story that comes from a place of love from someone who grew up in Washington Heights to in some ways show what it means and feels to have that experience always inspires an appreciation for these people and their culture. It makes me want to know more, to listen, to try and understand. I realize a musical will really only ever be able to present a somewhat idealized version of these things, but I feel like it’s a start.

[@Stagemaniac]

The shot of Usnavi looking out of the window with the dancers in the reflection is my favorite shot I've ever seen in a movie. It is so beautiful and I get teary-eyed everytime I watch it. In fact, the cinematography as a whole in this movie is BRILLIANT!! Def my favorite movie from the last few years.

[@KH-yy8cd]

peep what Usnavi said at- 7:45 - “the day we go from poverty to stock options” 👀

[@danielacampos2720]

I remember watching the musical with Corbin Blue. I was so mad we couldn’t get tickets for Mama mia 😂 but ended up loving this musical so much!

[@craftze_ro5909]

whos corbin blue

[@danielacampos2720]

@@craftze_ro5909 *Corbin Bleu (autocorrect 🙈) from High School Musical, he played Chad

[@craftze_ro5909]

@@danielacampos2720 oh

[@misspriss2482]

OMG, you saw this with Corbin?!? Lucky! :) He seems like a lovely person; he will always be Chad to me though.

[@kiaminaya5731]

I showed this to my mom yesterday. Couldnt get a spanish version to I ended up translating the movie as it went and thought I was ruining it for her, but she loved it. She says the only issue she has it not being able to see Nina in the final song, helping her people. I was so happy to hear her talking about how the movie reminded her of our old bodega in Brooklyn. Unlike Usnavi, my family did end up moving back to the4 DR once we had sufficient savings but this story is like a throw back to our lives 20 years ago.

[@VeracityLH]

HBOMax has a Spanish version.

[@bert1029]

One thing I don’t get: wouldn’t his customers notice that their coffee is suddenly sweet as shit 😂

[@eirsavanflur4143]

There’s unsweetened condensed milk but I had the same thought because I usually by the sweet stuff

[@bert1029]

@@eirsavanflur4143 AND he gives Benny FIVE SUGARS in his coffee already!

[@selenium3447]

He can always add a little less milk than usual

[@diannatonaiwai6128]

coming back here after Anthony Ramos was accused of cheating on his wife weeks before their wedding :[

[@froggie_is_my_bestfriend]

Were they true

[@Yirialo]

​@@froggie_is_my_bestfriend yes

[@sm1lem0re.]

Wait the accusations were true?

[@Yirialo]

@@sm1lem0re. Yes

[@sm1lem0re.]

@@Yirialo Dang..

[@maryrachel481]

4:29 watched this three times for Sonny’s antics behind Usnavi 😂

[@sabrinafisher136]

Do you know what that is that Benny gives Sonny and he puts it on Vanessa's coffee? I know Usnavi smacks it off, but can't figure out what it is.

[@rithikaramkumar9981]

@@sabrinafisher136 I think it’s a pen he was giving Usnavi to write his number on the cup!

[@marialndn]

I don't think "Anthony did it better" nor do I think "Lin did it better". They both acted as Usnavi but I feel like they delivered the character in their own ways, and I feel that you could even consider them different characters. Each one has their charm, you can like one more than the other but it doesn't mean one was worse and the other better.

[@TaylorNapolsky]

I love the way the beat changes when Vanessa's part starts, and the way she comes in going hard about her security deposit

[@ritavirginiajorge5765]

You don't Know how Excited and Proud I felt when I saw Dominican Flag and Map, and when he said The name of my country...🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@thisisrivera1]

Much respect to Lin Manuel Miranda

[@franc5148]

this is going to be brutal

[@judeedwards7192]

SPOILER The part that had me crying was when Abuela died

[@ashleyr6823]

@@judeedwards7192 wow f you that was extremely rude

[@hannahmei4580]

CAN CONFIRM I WAS SOBBING BY THE END 😭😭

[@sirsanti8408]

@@judeedwards7192 look mans just because you say spoiler doesn’t make it okay when you can literally see the spoiler without thinking, not to mention it’s in a KZbin reply so there’s no warning

[@nura2106]

@@judeedwards7192 I started crying after Abuela's death and never stoped after

[@baileeharding8886]

I listened to the musical after listening to Hamilton and my family REALLY didn’t want to, so I was the only one in the house who had listened to In The Heights. Until the movie came out. And my parents were like “wow now I see why she likes this so much.” I love it all Edit: Okay After Watching Hazbin Hotel and listening to Daphne in the original rent, I don't think you understand how much I love this woman. And Stephanie between Encanto, Brooklyn 99, this and Hazbin Hotel?! Please.

[@taylorfletcher6604]

1:48 that beat be hitting hard👏👏

[@animelover6195]

Piragua guy be like: Look at my son.

[@yomomma4352]

I love Carla, Cuca and Daniela my queens

[@larrypoppins6273]

Especially carla, NINE NINE!

[@hughjanus2]

Guatemalan who lived in NYC here. Latinos in NYC always, and I mean always, know their roots and know that we gotta carry on this great opportunity that we were given when we immigrated to the USA. Absolutely love how literally the entire intro is focused on how we roll throughout the day and how we always cherish what we were given

[@SousChefSanji]

0:42 “hey y’all good morning” the way he said that made me MELT !!

[@TheMento98]

Man I found out about In The Heights shortly after Hamilton blew up on Disney+ at the start of last year through Spotify. Normally I just skip songs I've never heard before on Spotify because I'm a creature of habit and like to listen to the same old songs so the fact that I even found it was a miracle in itself. But the moment I heard "That was Abuela, she's not really my Abuela, but she practically raised me, this corner is her escuela now." I was so hooked that I opened up the entire soundtrack and dived in. I loved every song. Then I even found out they were gonna make a movie that was set to release in summer 2020! I couldn't believe it! I just found this awesome thing and only a few months from now it's gonna be a movie! But then of course COVID hit and the movie was pushed back a year. Not only did that suck but work started slowing down despite being considered essential (turns out it doesn't matter if you're essential, when there is an unknown pathogen roaming around people aren't too keen to hire construction workers). The point I'm trying to get at here is that, that Broadway soundtrack kept me in balance for the majority of 2020 and now to finally hear those words again, even if the movie isn't perfect, it brings me to tears regardless.

[@cheesentman1515]

lin manuel miranda is a genius and he knows which actors fit well with literally most characters 80 percent of the time and the actors are hella good even with small roles like the piragua guy and the people just in the background dancing or walking for coffee

[@delicate1917]

You see I'm brazilian so I'm not able to directly relate,, but! The energy is so much closer to home than any USA movies I always see, it feels so nice and refreshing,, latino american culture is really some good stuff :)

[@scarlettlynda3315]

Ai, amg, o tanto que eu amo esse filme e a energia que ele passa de nós latinos é maravilhosa!

[@_GROVER_]

Lin has the smallest roll in the intro but he just nails it to the point where the character can be recognised anywhere

[@tessaaa7390]

The nostolgica when i hears lin and anthony's voice😭

[@awwwyeaboyeeee]

I'm not really a fan of musicals but I absolutely loved this movie.

[@IronLordRohan]

The shift form Benny’s sing-song music to Vanessa’s bass solo is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@kellycahill8974]

I literally melted when Benny started singing

[@aquarian6004]

This screams HARDWORK and I’am so proud for every person working hard right now to survive no matter whats your occupation is. Keep going guys!!!

[@martysmith5260]

Next time I go on a cruise, I wanna see performers doing "In the Heights." (That means YOU, Royal Caribbean!)

[@Diiazy]

I cried during this movie. So many emotions I feel like plays sometimes can’t convey. Quality, scenery, vocals, camerawork. Everything goes together to tell a story

[@MassiveGamingBeast]

6:21 her eyes are so dead & emotionless 😭

[@vic2958]

PLEASEEE

[@sia6045]

Makes sense. Homegirl’s been having trouble tryna move out her damn place 😭

[@user-ul4lf3zh8z]

I think maybe it’s just a trick of the light because her eyes are so dark…I personally think she looks stunning!

[@gracewsho]

Please I SNORTED

[@letssing4561]

5:46 I love it when Vanessa says the no’s and mr.Jonson that part I love it it’s so cool like the way she belted that AMAZING

[@TaylorNapolsky]

Yep. And the way the beat changes when she comes in

[@hassangroof]

The person inside just wanting to buy a coke with no one in the store: Sir? Sᶦʳ? ˢᶦʳ? Are you ᵗʰᵉʳᵉ?

[@chiara9033]

is that a quackity quote?

[@daichisawamura20yearsago64]

mr. Rossario's verse just sounds so wholesome and sweet even tho its short i still love it

[@Footballediz_10]

Lin and Anthony can’t stay apart from each other! Love it!

[@juliekunst4858]

As someone who’s obsessed with various choreographers and dancers, I can’t BELIEVE Emilio Dosal not only choreographed parts of the dance numbers, but was in most of the numbers, and I didn’t even notice until I rewatched the movie 😂 (He’s first at 7:08 and then 8:15, in gray and a hat to the front left). I love this guy he’s so damn talented!! This movie really put the beauty in the details ❤️

[@juliekunst4858]

HIGHLY recommend to check Emilio Dosal out if you like hella talented choreographers/dancers! His style is so cool.

[@joestrr4772]

Damn bro, im not from that place but this shit feels like home

[@kamilatavera6706]

I know rigth? You're welcome here

[@niallsburrito]

Right I wish i was from a place like this

[@Mei-Mei0411]

“ No me diga!” Man, I just Love how Usnavi got into the salone ladys. 😂

[@angelikajoy5673]

if this doesn’t win the oscar for sound design idek what life is