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The 2021 film adaptation of is widely reviewed as a joyous, high-energy celebration of community and heritage. Directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the Tony-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda , the film focuses on the dreams and struggles of the Latin American residents of New York City's Washington Heights. Critical Consensus

Some reviewers felt the characters were occasionally too simple or that the conflict was "frictionless" compared to other musicals like West Side Story . In the HeightsHD

Critics highlight the film as a "summertime big screen home run" that oozes heart, ambition, and culture. Reviewers from The Guardian and Roger Ebert praised its "Sunny-D optimism" and vibrant, massive scale. The 2021 film adaptation of is widely reviewed

Despite the overall positive reception, the film faced significant criticism for a lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino actors in leading roles, which some felt did not accurately represent the real demographic of Washington Heights. Critical Consensus Some reviewers felt the characters were