I absolutely loved it! I have been a fan of the musical since it came out on stage and this movie did it justice. I can see many people not “getting” it or having trouble finding the appeal and thats fine. This movie may not be for everyone. It has very particular and defined themes that not everyone will be able to comprehend. You have to live that life in neighborhoods like shown in the movie to really appreciate the subtle homages of the cultures they portray here. As a nuyorican, this movie made me proud.

That being said, was the movie structurally perfect? No. There were some janky transitions here and there and some lines didn’t need to be added. But on the flip side, some scenes were portrayed masterfully and more beautiful than my mind could’ve imagined listening to the soundtrack. A must watch.