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The 13 most cringeworthy moments in 'Dear Evan Hansen' - from the lack of chemistry between Evan and Zoe to the odd portrayal of mental health

Esme MazzeoSep 25, 2021, 21:33 IST

Ben Platt in "Dear Evan Hansen."Universal Pictures

"Dear Evan Hansen" has been criticized because Ben Platt is a 27-year-old playing a student.
It's also come under fire for an irresponsible portrayal of mental health issues.
The film, also starring Amandla Stenberg and Amy Adams, hit theaters on Friday.

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The entire premise of "Dear Evan Hansen" is flawed.

"Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

The entire time we have to pretend Ben Platt passes as a high school student.

27-year-old Ben Platt is playing a teenager in "Dear Evan Hansen." Rich Fury/Getty Images/ Universal Pictures

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Why does Jared call Evan's therapy assignment a "sex letter?"

Universal Pictures

The film features homophobic undertones.

"Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

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It's a bit jarring when Alana and Evan name drop their anxiety and depression meds in conversation after knowing each other for about two seconds.

Evan and Alana do not know each other well when they reveal their medications to each other. Universal Pictures

Every moment of Evan's public speech about Connor will make you want to scream.

Ben Platt as Evan Hansen. Universal Pictures

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The song "If I Could Tell Her" has incestuous vibes.

Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever in "Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures.

Amy Adams seems constipated throughout the whole movie.

Amy Adams in "Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

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Zoe and Evan's chemistry is about as believable as the Tooth Fairy.

"Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

Evan and Heidi's fight outside the Murphy house proves the protagonist is shallow and self-centered.

Ben Platt and Julianne Moore in "Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

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Words fail us when trying to describe the scene in which Evan confesses his lies to the Murphy's.

Ben Platt in "Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

We need to talk about Evan's cast.

One signature started a whole mess. Universal Pictures

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Every time we have to hear or see the phrase "best and most dearest friend."

Ben Platt in "Dear Evan Hansen." Universal Pictures

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