Review of Dear Evan Hansen (2021) by Colep — 15 Oct 2021

Honestly I have no clue why people hate this movie; it really went above and beyond my expectations. A lot of users are saying that they dislike the main character, but throughout the film we see how he is pushed into his lies by his own insecurities and by trying to comfort the Connor’s family.

Watch the movie and you’ll instantly understand why telling the truth wasn’t really an option for him in the beginning, taking in his personality and life. Also, personally, I think that Ben Platt really looks like a high schooler for most of the scenes (there are one or two where the illusion slips), and his and the rest of the cast’s performances are absolutely stellar.

The music is done really well and I loved every second of it. I cried a little during an especially touching scene with Connor’s dad. Please dont listen to the haters and just watch it.