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Didn't know it was a musical and they're normally something I'd avoid... but OMG... it is absolutely incredible.
I didn't even realise it was the play just filmed, rather than a regular movie. But once I got over that I was blown away.
Firstly, I'm shocked that I'd never heard of Alexander Hamilton, particularly as I have an A-Level in History, but it was a fascinating story. What made it great, though, was the music/lyrics. Kind of like a cross between Eminem and Plan B, it wasn't anything like how I understand musicals. How on earth the cast remember so many quickfire lyrics, along with the dance moves and acting, plus with a few of them playing several roles, was just mindboggling.
We were utterly hooked for the entire 2 hrs 40 mins and by the end the missus had tears streaming down her face and even I had a solitary tear trickling down my left cheek. And I never cry at stuff.
It's also very funny in places too. And very very cleverly done with all the set changes, moving stage, interplaying words and music, much of it at 100mph. Breathtaking.
I found out afterwards the lead actor also wrote the whole thing. Genius. Pure and simple.
I would recommend Hamilton to everyone and would love to see it in a theatre now if it's that incredible on TV. I'm not surprised it's sold out and tickets go for more than £100. Worth every penny I'd say.
If you don't have Disney+ then find another way to get it. A must see.
I'm curious about claims of "hip hop - rap musical". I've had to play a load of those songs for singers at my place and I've seen nothing resembling a rap. A load of fairly standard show songs certainly The beats / rhythms are pretty standard as well. ( judging by the tunes I have had to play )
How much rapping / hip hop is there ? I could listen to the whole thing I suppose but I'm not inclined to.
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I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:17 - Oct 3 with 1153 views
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:30 - Oct 3 by Barneycurley
You're busy!
He needs someone to tag in for him, now he's run away crying because for some reason people are finding it difficult to have any sympathies for Trumpy-wumpy.
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I'm one of the people who was blamed for getting Paul Cook sacked. PM for the full post.
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:33 - Oct 3 by BlueBadger
He needs someone to tag in for him, now he's run away crying because for some reason people are finding it difficult to have any sympathies for Trumpy-wumpy.
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Id love to help the poor soul out but there's no sympathy from me either
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:17 - Oct 3 by Herbivore
I cannot abide musicals. My partner is more tolerant of them and she watched half and didn't like it so I think I'm going to give it a hard pass.
I can't abide them either. Genuinely, you're missing out.
I'm utterly stunned anyone can watch half and not like it. Not just because it's utterly brilliant, but if you really don't like it why would you watch for more than an hour?
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:42 - Oct 3 by BrixtonBlue
I can't abide them either. Genuinely, you're missing out.
I'm utterly stunned anyone can watch half and not like it. Not just because it's utterly brilliant, but if you really don't like it why would you watch for more than an hour?
I'm in the same boat as you Dollers, can't stand 'em normally. Another one to check out is 'Hadestown'.
Written by alt-folkie Anais Mitchell, it's the story of Orpheus and Eurydice relocated to a vaguely depression-era US small town.
Currently, you can only find the soundtrack online, but it's well worth a listen, as is the original album that spawned it.
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 10:45 - Oct 3 by BrixtonBlue
Why? I'm being totally upfront, it's astonishing I hadn't heard of him.
Then again I didn't study American history.
I too have an a level in history from the 1980s. There’ll be plenty more historical notable figures we’ve not come across though.
Glad you enjoyed it. I despise musicals so will be giving it a swerve. My missus is away with the girls this weekend, so I’m planning to put the Wu Tang docu I’ve been meaning to watch for ages on tonight.
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 11:14 - Oct 3 by vapour_trail
I too have an a level in history from the 1980s. There’ll be plenty more historical notable figures we’ve not come across though.
Glad you enjoyed it. I despise musicals so will be giving it a swerve. My missus is away with the girls this weekend, so I’m planning to put the Wu Tang docu I’ve been meaning to watch for ages on tonight.
Oooh, what's that on? That'll give me something to look forward to when I'm done slogging through this essay.
I'm one of the people who was blamed for getting Paul Cook sacked. PM for the full post.
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 11:14 - Oct 3 by vapour_trail
I too have an a level in history from the 1980s. There’ll be plenty more historical notable figures we’ve not come across though.
Glad you enjoyed it. I despise musicals so will be giving it a swerve. My missus is away with the girls this weekend, so I’m planning to put the Wu Tang docu I’ve been meaning to watch for ages on tonight.
If she finds out you'd better protect yo neck or you'll be in the gravel pit
I was tricked into watching Hamilton last night on 11:14 - Oct 3 by vapour_trail
I too have an a level in history from the 1980s. There’ll be plenty more historical notable figures we’ve not come across though.
Glad you enjoyed it. I despise musicals so will be giving it a swerve. My missus is away with the girls this weekend, so I’m planning to put the Wu Tang docu I’ve been meaning to watch for ages on tonight.
Sounds like I'm a bit older than you as I did my A-Levels in the 90's. But regardless, I found it astonishing I hadn't even heard of such an important figure.
It's funny to me seeing you and Herbs both saying you hate musicals so will be swerving it, as I would've been the same as you had the missus not tricked me into watching it (by failing to mention it's a musical). She said it was supposed to be really good - so good our mate has been to see it 8 times in the theatre. So I thought, ok I'll give it a go. The missus also agreed to watch something I want to watch tonight, so once I said yes I was locked in!
I'm as stunned as anyone that I enjoyed it. I guess the lesson is to put ones prejudices to one side. I appreciate that probably won't be enough for you guys.
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