DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Musical - News & Discussion Thread — Page 23

^That's my guess to, most of the articles for the movie seems to hint that the movie's third act is where most of the differences will be; other than Alana Beck's new song and expanded role, Larry now a step-father to the Murphy family, deleted songs, possible new lines, etc.

Ben Platt Star of The Upcoming Film, Dear Evan Hansen, Performs on AGT

everythingtaboo said: "ICYMI: Ben Platt cameos on tonight's Big Brother, introducing ahigh school-themed Veto Competition with an added prize of winning a screening of the new movie. The winner and her guests all cried at the end of the movie, though it was funny to hear one say, "Every song is a bop.""

Here is the scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6zIkXwpNv8

I was surprised that several had heard both of HIM and of the film. (or perhaps that's just more propaganda) That being said, they did truly seem to enjoy the film.

You are a godsend Taffy. Dever sounds good and blends with Platt beautifully.

3 MORE WEEKS!!!!

In-person (and online) screening + Q&A at the 92Y on Sept 12: https://www.92y.org/event/dear-evan-hansen.aspx

ardiem said: "In-person (and online) screening + Q&A at the 92Y on Sept 12:https://www.92y.org/event/dear-evan-hansen.aspx"

OMG that's awesome - thanks so much for the heads up!!

It's weeks away in movie theaters, but it will only be a few days away from it's world premiere at TIFF so we'll know from critics how it turns out.

fashionguru_23 said: "Watched Big Brother, thenAmerica's Got Talent last night, and when Platt appeared on AGT, my fiance said "Why is this old man everywhere? Do they really think its not going to succeed?""



Your fiance sounds like a bit of a d*ck.

I actually care. Can you tell me why you think it could be a candidate for Best Picture? Did you see an advanced screening?

I'm happy to provide some of my reasoning, though I readily accept the fact that my predication is very speculative. Much of it is based on the trajectory of the musical.

DEH came out of nowhere to become a smash hit, meaning there was no source material for the show whatsoever. Why?

For one thing, it told a compelling, and to many, a controversial story, a story that resonated across a very wide demographic, from adolescents through their grandparents, and a story that produced very emotional reactions. To some, Evan was a hero, for others, he was somewhat of a villain, and to most there was some of both in what was a very complex character. (The authors have discussed, in detail, that this was a deliberate choice on their part, they understood both sides of the argument). But the result of it was that people TALKED about it far and wide. It generated discussion and debate.

Another obvious reason is that it has a great score, and it's just entertaining.

And of course, they show got great reviews, went on to receive the Best Musical Tony.

So why won't these same things translate to the film? By and large, I think they will, though I have no idea at all how critics will react to it, because I think some will go into it looking for blood to spill.

So in a nutshell, those are some of my reasons why I think the film will be a Best Picture candidate. It's entertaining, it has a good if not great score, and most of all, it's a story that cuts across many demographics and provokes discussion. And films with good stories that provoke discussion generally fare well.