In The Heights (2021) Breathe Review

: Captures the "imposter syndrome" of first-gen students.

: Some felt the number lacked the raw "powerhouse" energy found in the stage version. In the Heights (2021) Breathe

: Effective use of real Washington Heights locations. : Captures the "imposter syndrome" of first-gen students

: Reviewers highlight the song as a "fantastic" performance that effectively executes the heavy emotional weight of Nina's conflict. It illustrates her feeling of being a "disappointment" and the "dislocation from her old identity" as she walks through her old neighborhood. : Reviewers highlight the song as a "fantastic"

: In the film, Nina and Benny’s storyline is sometimes thinned out compared to the original musical.

In the , the musical number "Breathe" serves as the emotional introduction to Nina Rosario, played by Leslie Grace. The song captures the internal struggle of a "first-generation" overachiever returning home after dropping out of Stanford University, burdened by the high expectations of her community. Critical Review of "Breathe" (2021 Movie)