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Like a kid in the days leading up to the holidays, I have been anxiously counting down to July 3rd for weeks now. Having never seen Hamilton before, but hearing all the hype from friends and family, I had high expectations. Even bigger confession - I've never listened to the soundtrack. So, on the morning of July 3rd, I sat down in front of my TV with bated breath, excitement, and pressed play on Hamilton to see what I thought.
Hamilton Review
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A Few of My Favorite Lines from Hamilton
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Jonathan Groff as King George in Hamilton - Image from Disney+ |
There are too many great lines to catch them all, but here are just few that stood out as I watched the movie the first time through.
- "Fools who run their mouths oft wind up dead." ~ Burr
- "I'm just like my country - I'm young, scrappy, and hungry." ~ Hamilton
- "I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love." ~ King George
- "Immigrants - we get the job done." ~ LaFayette and Hamilton
- "Angelica, tell my wife John Adams doesn't have a real job anyway." ~ Hamilton
- "You built me palaces out of paragraphs." ~ Eliza
- "What is legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." ~ Hamilton
- "Death doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints." ~ Burr
Is Hamilton Kid Friendly?
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Ummm. . .no. If you saw the news stories leading up to it's release on, Miranda cut two of three instances of the worst language in the film, but there's inappropriate words throughout the film to note. For example, bas**** and who** are in the first line of the first song of the movie. In addition the movie covers topics like duels, adultery, sex, war, and more. I also know my two kids at 5 and 8 are too young to know what all the in's and out of out's of the revolutionary period are so they'd be lost in most of the story. Sure, the music is catchy, but put the little ones to bed before you turn this on for a parents night in. My advice, stick to the PG-13 rating on this one when making a decision for your family.
About Hamilton (From Disney+)
An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Thomas Kail, “Hamilton” is inspired by the book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow and produced by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller, with Sander Jacobs and Jill Furman serving as executive producers. The 11-time-Tony Award®-, GRAMMY Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical stars: Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Jonathan Groff as King George; Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton; and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton.
“Hamilton” premieres on July 3, 2020 around the world, streaming only on Disney+.
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