Based on a Broadway Musical, In The Heights follows the story of Usnavi and a group of immigrants in the vibrant town exuding of happy vibes. The story is just so breezy although not very layered or complex. This film being a musical makes the story automatically refreshing to watch. I have enjoyed my share of musicals but with people who aren’t used to the genre or a broadway, just a small brief. The entire story unfolds through songs with minimal dialogues in between – a far cry from the dialogue heavy films that literally drill the message down your throat. This is a vibrant kind of cinema that might take a while for you to get accustomed to, but it surely will make a way to your heart. The screenplay is also colourful with each character getting ample space to showcase the set of emotions. To be honest, it did take me a good 10 minutes to settle into the movie simply because it had been a while since I had watched a musical. But once that initial barrier was breached, I had the best time witnessing the rest of the screenplay which is filled with fun, froth and colours and the one that exudes of happy vibes along with bunch of other emotions. Yes, there are a few moments that will get you emotional, one that featured an old lady did remind me of my grandma who is not with us now. A good day to remember her as well! Overall, a nicely written screenplay that will uplift your mood and also probably draw a lesson of appreciating and celebrating life in general.