You have to see it once in your life: the nineties musical drama on Netflix, which Andrew Garfield played like never before

A story of ambition, talent, and creative redemption conquered the Netflix platform in 2021, and with it, the hearts of moviegoers and musical fans. In it, actor Andrew Garfield shines like never before in a role that, beyond '90s nostalgia, is a true love letter to Broadway theater. This production stands out not only for its impeccable staging and direction , the debut film by playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, but also for how it celebrates the legacy of an artist as influential as Jonathan Larson.

In the film, Garfield plays Jon, a young musical composer who races against time to get his project off the ground while dealing with the fear of failing before he turns 30. It's a metacinematographic exercise: a musical about another musical , the unreleased Superbia , which in turn shapes what would become the prelude to the popular Rent .

Throughout the film, the viewer not only accompanies an artist in crisis, but also witnesses a deeply human portrait of the New Yorker Larson during the years of the AIDS pandemic, who died suddenly before seeing the premiere of the great work for which the general public would eventually know him.

From one musical fan to another

Miranda, creator of Hamilton , directs with contagious enthusiasm, making his admiration for the celebrated author clear. His feature-length directorial debut feels intimate and vibrant, with an energy that multiplies in moments like the iconic " Sunday ," a sequence that pays homage to decades of musical history through legendary cameos. Among them are Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Joel Grey, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, key figures in American theater who elevate the symbolism of this scene to unprecedented heights.

Garfield's charisma in fun numbers like "Boho Days" and "Therapy ," along with its narrative precision, make this musical a must-see for fans of biographical films, Broadway music, and inspirational dramas. It's no coincidence that his performance was critically acclaimed , restoring the leading actor's status after the setback he suffered during his time as Spider-Man .

With passionate direction and a top-notch cast, Tick, Tick... Boom! stands as Netflix's must-see '90s musical drama, a little-known gem that marks a turning point in Andrew Garfield's career.