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Hamilton is the highest rated movie of the year on Metacritic right now.
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Then get to work. Let's see your musical of this topic. It's fine to sit back and contribute absolutely nothing to society and shit on anything you see fit.
no, that means he found such a support misguided. yall are acting as if he wrote the laws. his initial support wasn't even for that. Sean C. already pointed this out. do not patronize me.
Feels like a kinda shitty time to be releasing revisionist history stuff
What was your favorite scene?
Im gonna keep jamming to my Puerto Rican & Black founding of America fanfiction regardless lol
a little interested in more specifics on what the real alexander hamilton did though
a little interested in more specifics on what the real alexander hamilton did though
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Finished this last night and really enjoyed it, especially for a first time watch (will likely watch it a second with subtitles.)
First off it looked and sounded great the Dolby Vision and Atmos really helped in making it more immersive. The songs were all really well down, and like many people predicted I did real down towards the end and as some one that didn't know American history that in depth Holy Shit! I think a lot of people are really going to enjoy it this weekend and glad it's more accessible to a large audience now.
First off it looked and sounded great the Dolby Vision and Atmos really helped in making it more immersive. The songs were all really well down, and like many people predicted I did real down towards the end and as some one that didn't know American history that in depth Holy Shit! I think a lot of people are really going to enjoy it this weekend and glad it's more accessible to a large audience now.
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Didn't see it. I might watch it out of curiosity, but it seems corny as hell
Lol damn, I walked straight into your trap. I clearly must know nothing since I haven't seen it therefore my opinion does not matter. RIP
Don't take my opinion on it. Plenty of people who did see it have criticisms of it. Or you know, read some history to get some context on why Hamilton is an asshole.
Admittedly I'm not totally finished with it, but the entire point of the musical 2 hours in seems to BE that he was kind of a dick
Even though I've listened to the soundtrack enough to have every line memorized, actually seeing it is amazing. Renée Elise Goldsberry absolutely steals the show, imo.
Though, I keep noticing dropped frames or something similar. I'm only about 20 minutes in, and it's happened 5 times already. Really distracting. This is the first thing I've ever watched on Disney+, so idk if it's the service, the stream, or the editing of the show itself.
Though, I keep noticing dropped frames or something similar. I'm only about 20 minutes in, and it's happened 5 times already. Really distracting. This is the first thing I've ever watched on Disney+, so idk if it's the service, the stream, or the editing of the show itself.
The biography of Hamilton by Ron Chernow is what inspired Miranda to create the show. The audiobook version of it is very well done, imo.
Going to watch it tonight, can't wait. I've listened to the soundtrack so many times. Was going to see it for the first time this month in Houston but well... we know how that went. Next time!
Also, holy shit at some of the recent posts here. Even in this thread it seems I can find utter fucking morons to add to my ignore list.
Also, holy shit at some of the recent posts here. Even in this thread it seems I can find utter fucking morons to add to my ignore list.
1. Not sure what this is specifically referring to, but if it's generally to his financial plans, Hamilton's plans are what enabled the US to become financially independent of Europe and an industrial power. He wasn't about cronyism (anymore than the normal distribution of offices to friends that was common in this pre-Pendleton Act America).
Feels like a kinda shitty time to be releasing revisionist history stuff
2 & 4. I think these are referring to the same thing -- in any case, the excise tax on whiskey hardly "impoverished the west". And it wasn't his fault that there has always been a strain in the American populace that doesn't want to pay taxes.
3. Hamilton did not seek to "fuck over veterans". As Treasury Secretary he argued what any sensible man in that position would have, the importance of instilling confidence in the US financial system. What fucked over veterans was that neither side in that debate evidently had the imagination to propose both honouring all the debts and creating additional supports for veterans who had sold theirs at a loss.
I really enjoyed it but I don't think Lin-Manuel Miranda would have got his part if he had auditioned.
Nope. But he wrote it. It's called the "Seth MacFarlane" effect. Or "Ricky Gervais" effect if you're British...
I mean I'm just glad Glee ended
It's a musical, not a history book
Feels like a kinda shitty time to be releasing revisionist history stuff
This just in: Les Miserables not a completely accurate retelling of the French Revolution
I suspected as soon as it was released to the masses we would finally get negative takes on it.
Not just me then. His voice doesn't actually sound suitable for the stage and he's too old compared to everyone else.
People who criticize Hamilton for not being historically accurate also think The Book of Mormon is a distorted version of Mormonism.
It's entertainment y'all. Just enjoy it for what it is.
It's entertainment y'all. Just enjoy it for what it is.
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Hopefully this thread doesn't go the way of the Str Wars threads 😬
I mean, I get disliking Hamilton the person for the legacy of the capitalist system he left behind, but that's a genuine argument and debate to be had, not a reason to troll and ignore and try to "cancel" a legitimately good play that made history interesting to millions of people who wouldn't have other wise. And in the play, Hamilton is not a hero anyway.
yeah, I was shocked to see it in this thread. I thought Hamilton was something we could all enjoy. I guess not
Bringing up the historical inaccuracies in entertainment is important! Otherwise people might watch The Imitation Game and think that its an ok movie
I finished watching Hamilton earlier and found that this piece from 2016 effectively communicated much of my thoughts:
You Should Be Terrified That People Who Like "Hamilton" Run Our Country
Yes, the title is somewhat inflammatory if you're a fan - but I feel it's a worthwhile read if you're interested in engaging with criticism of the show.
You Should Be Terrified That People Who Like "Hamilton" Run Our Country
Yes, the title is somewhat inflammatory if you're a fan - but I feel it's a worthwhile read if you're interested in engaging with criticism of the show.
Hamilton: Building America | Full Episode | History
This two-hour documentary captures the amazing life and times of our nation's forgotten founding father: Alexander Hamilton. #HamiltonSubscribe for more from...
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Glad I was able to watch it with the original cast. Really hope I get the opportunity to watch it live one day.
I can't say I'm surprised by some of the comments in this thread. Nothing wrong with educating and pointing out that things were left out but that needs to be done without just posting a tweet or one sentence and never coming back to this thread.
I know not everyone is like this but typically if I'm watching something with any historical context I'll do more research after I'm done, especially in the era of colonial/revolutionary America as that's just where my interest in history lies.
I can't say I'm surprised by some of the comments in this thread. Nothing wrong with educating and pointing out that things were left out but that needs to be done without just posting a tweet or one sentence and never coming back to this thread.
I know not everyone is like this but typically if I'm watching something with any historical context I'll do more research after I'm done, especially in the era of colonial/revolutionary America as that's just where my interest in history lies.
Well that was amazing, me and my wife loved it. The music, choreography, and cast were all superb.
I'm finding out how many people on my FB timeline has Disney Plus, interested in seeing the numbers for this, Ive seen 10-12 posts from different people talking about it
What do you think is more accessible for most people? A subscription to Disney+? Or a Broadway ticket that cost hundreds of dollars. Go ahead I'll wait for your answer
I was mostly taking issue with the fact that your point is dangerously close to the realm of "now that the unwashed poors with unrefined taste got to watch it there's negativity"
I dunno man, I've seen it live and seen recordings of other actors in the role and it's never quite the same to me as Lin's version. His connection to the character really comes through IMO
I have that too. But already noticed it with Mandalorian.
I have a 100Mbit line and use the PS4 App.
I searched for it but didn't seem to be a common issue. I suspect it might be the App though.
home theater heads, how's the Atmos? Any impressions so far on that? Stoked to check it out later
yeah between this and the Eurovision movie, been a really great week for illustrating how good stage acts can look in HDR.
To be fair, he covered himself by casting an absolutely incredible cast around him to the point, they elevate him to a level above his own. Lin is a incredible artist, but his voice is certainly one of the weaker in the show. But when you have the voices he assembled around him, it doesn't really matter.
Jesus Christ is reading too much into benign statements your hobby or what?
Or did you think Disney+ was niche?!
Watched this today (just dropped in the UK) and found it fascinating. I've been intrigued ever since I saw the White House? rendition Lin Manuel Miranda gave years ago.
I have very limited knowledge on the specifics of American history so some elements were hard to keep track of. But the way the whole thing played out through rap and song was really engaging. I've seen a couple of broadway shows in person, and since I'd likely never be able to catch this one, I'm glad it was available through other means.
Can anyone give me a good link to some sort of summary of the events covered? Ideally without bias, and not anything too heavy, just curious.
I have very limited knowledge on the specifics of American history so some elements were hard to keep track of. But the way the whole thing played out through rap and song was really engaging. I've seen a couple of broadway shows in person, and since I'd likely never be able to catch this one, I'm glad it was available through other means.
Can anyone give me a good link to some sort of summary of the events covered? Ideally without bias, and not anything too heavy, just curious.