RogerEbert.com — Come From Away
A musical about 9/11 might not exactly sound like a feel-good experience or even your cup of tea, but the filmed version of the Broadway hit “Come From Away” is joyous and deceptively layered. It takes place in the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland, where 7,000 stranded airline passengers landed after the terrorist attacks, instantly doubling its population. A dozen wildly versatile players take on various roles throughout, and the direction from Tony-winner Christopher Ashley highlights the show’s simple yet sophisticated approach. My rave, at RogerEbert.com.