Dear Evan Hansen

The hate this movie is getting is stupid and uncalled for!!! I will admit after having seen the movie and thinking about my thoughts about it. I will admit that I think it could have been better but that does not mean it was terrible or the worst movie musical ever! I felt like some of the musical numbers could have had a bit more energy. Yes, Ben was too old to play Evan but there is nothing anybody can do about it. Ben knows this character inside and out. Ben is INCREDIBLE and he is and has always been amazing as Evan!!! Everyone in the film was so good and showed so much heart and emotion! This musical is not for everyone and that is okay. The music is amazing and incredible and the songs are beautiful!!! I will always love this musical so much!!! It has such an important message!

As someone who loved the show on stage (3 times), the film is especially disappointing. While the play had vitality and humor to balance it's deeply moving content, nearly every scene in the film leans into the mournful tone until the highs and lows become one long low.

And while the characters on stage were flawed people barely struggling to keep it together, Platt, Moore and Adams all seem oddly self-possessed.

If you haven't seen it on stage, please do.

First of all, this film is a musical. If you can't handle dialogue being sung, don't see this film. Second, this is not a classic musical with rousing show tunes and great dance numbers. This is a movie that sings stream of consciousness thought and the thoughts are angst driven. Those two disclaimers might, possibly, have detoured most of the haters away from the film. Otherwise, this is a film about struggles, false solutions, anxiety and eventually courage. I have a friend who saw this on Broadway over a dozen times, and it has won Tonys, a Grammy, an Obie and an Olivier. Ben Platt's vocal talents soar. The cast is stellar and the performances are solid. I think the highest praise comes from people who resonate with the character themes for they can speak to you in a very personal way. However, those moments come and go. There is not a consistent pace. I give this film an 8 (for perfect moments) out of 10. {Musical Drama}

The story is very engrossing. The psychological burden Evan has to bear is unimaginable, and this connects viewers with him. I think the story is beautiful in one way, but cruel as well.

This is not the worst movie ever made. In fact, I would argue that it is a great film with a few VERY serious flaws. Still, it made me cry.