Heathers: The Musical

2022

Comedy / Musical

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 60%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 92%
IMDb Rating 7.5 10 204

Plot summary



September 16, 2022 at 04:02 PM

Director

Andy Fickman

Top cast

720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
1.22 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
2 hr 15 min
P/S 6 / 50
2.26 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
2 hr 15 min
P/S 3 / 78

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by rannynm 10 / 10

A Front Row Seat To Witness The Witty And Creative Production That Continues To Revolutionize Theater And Lives

Bring Broadway to the small screen with Heathers: The Musical! Sit in the front row and witness the musical that took the world by storm. The witty and creative production continues to revolutionize theater and lives.

Heathers: The Musical is a musical theater adaptation of the 1988 film Heathers. When Veronica (Ailsa Davidson) wants to fit in with the cool crew at her new school, the most popular girls, the Heathers, (Madison Firth, Vanka Panka, Teleri Hughes) take her under their wing. As Veronica realizes that being popular isn't all it's cracked up to be, she tries to escape the clique she's become a part of, and soon finds that it'll be much more difficult than she thought.

Heathers: The Musical brings the off-Broadway production to audience's homes. The recording of the musical makes it easy for theater fans of all ages to re-watch their favorite play. The film really captures the magic of the theater and hits every mark. The live audience reaction adds to the feeling that viewers are in an opera house, watching the production live. The acting is colorful and easily defines the characters' personalities. Veronica dangles in the morally gray character. She's awkward and funny, but will cross the line between innocence and murder. Meanwhile J. D. (Simon Gordon) is someone who may not be the best boyfriend, but he's a character we can't help but love. All of the actors' performances are outstanding; they emphasize character development, belt out high notes and dance to difficult choreography. It's clear that every actor is a triple threat and enjoys performing for live audiences. The standout performance is Ailsa Davidson, as Veronica. She is a star and captures every scene she is in. Each musical number is fantastic and gives insight to each character and their life. The most recognizable song is "Candy Store." This performance upholds its reputation and proves why it is the most famous song of the soundtrack.

The message of the film is a reminder to be yourself. Veronica craved to be popular and, once she thought she had good friends and changes her entire personality, she realizes that what she really wants is to be herself. This film is inappropriate for younger audiences due to crude language, partial nudity, heavy sexual innuendo, murder and suicide.

I give Heathers: The Musical 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It launches on the Roku Channel September 16, 2022. By Heather S., KIDS FIRST!

Reviewed by geckko 10 / 10

A Solid Proshot for Fans of the Musical!

I really enjoyed it! I know a lot of people wanted it to be the off-Broadway production, but I actually think the design and direction of the West End version is much stronger.

Ailsa is a very good Veronica. Love her acting and vocal choices, and she's very endearing. Simon Gordon leans much more into the sad/ sympathetic side of JD, which I think might turn off fans of the original film, but he grew on me pretty quickly. I think the changes made to the West End version (ie. Replacing "Blue" with "You're Welcome" and adding "Never Shut Up Again") actually lend themselves to playing JD more sympathetically. The accents are predictably wonky, but I didn't find it too distracting, and I think it actually kind of adds to the campy charm.

Overall: this may not please fans of the original movie, but it's campy fun and a well-produced proshot.

Reviewed by liamshaw-40258 8 / 10

watchable

Although i have not seen the musical in person i have been forever in love with theatre and have listened to the shows album many times and it was really good. Casting is big when it comes to shows especially musicals as you have to be really good at singing at the cast really shows it just doing the same thing multiple times a week must be really hard but they did amazing. The story i do think felt a bit stretched at some points but it didn't really ruin the whole musical for me. If you are trying to get into musical theatre and wanna watch some musicals that have a pro-shot definitely check out this one.

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6 Comments

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BrideOfCheekyBugger September 16, 2022 at 11:37 pm

I think I must be from the wrong generation to get this! I thought it was boring cr@p!

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bannedforwrongthink September 16, 2022 at 09:09 pm

Why? Stick to the original.

cappylarou profile
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cappylarou September 16, 2022 at 06:45 pm

nope, you can't ruin another of my favorites by making it a musical...screw this thing, "I love my dead gay son!!!!!"

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aruk003 September 16, 2022 at 05:49 pm

Who the heck is Heathers?

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Hank_Chinaski September 16, 2022 at 03:31 pm

man, what are the odds? just watched heathers 1989 last night!

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FilmCritix September 16, 2022 at 02:50 pm

Already saw this one recently. If you're a "Heathers" fan, you're most likely gonna' love it. Great musical.