Is TOP HAT Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2015)

📖 The Core Premise

TOP HAT stands as a 2015 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Music, Romance, Comedy landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Takarazuka's 2015 Cosmos Troupe adaptation of the 1935 american musical of the same name which tells the story of an American showman, Jerry Travers (Asaka Manato), who comes to London to star in a show produced by the bumbling Horace Hardwick (Nanami Hiroki). While practicing a tap dance routine in his hotel bedroom, he awakens Dale Tremont (Misaki Rion) on the floor below. She storms upstairs to complain, whereupon Jerry falls hopelessly in love with her and proceeds to pursue her all over London. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Asaka Manato attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Music. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is TOP HAT worth your time? If you appreciate Music, Romance, Comedy films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, TOP HAT misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 154 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.