All Rent Reviews (Place Here)- Page 11

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 11:28pm

well I would think that Wednesday would bring in a lot of $ for rent

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 11:43pm

That said - will I be accused of being homophobic if I say that this art2 person is symtomatic of the reasons so many heterosexual people have a problem with homosexuals?

You betcha. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the implication in your statement is that because art2's opinion is relentless and unpopular, that gives justification to anti-gay prejudice.

[IveGottaBeME]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 11:55pm

whats this about the gay relationship of collins and angel?? there was definitely no holding back in the movie... they kissed and cuddled quite a lot-- and it was kinda sexual in "La Vie Boheme" Maureen and Joanne didn't do much more.. you people are being annoying and trying to find something wrong with this film. does angel and collins have to make out for like 10 minutes or something??

this movie is beautiful. end of story

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 11:55pm

I guess I will post this here for those not venturing into the predicitions post. The visitors over at boxoffice mojo have it averaging at 13.4 for this weekend, not counting Weds and Thurs and coming in 4th behind potter, yours mine, and walk the line. Interesting.


Really? I'm going to go out on a limb and say it will be 2 or 3. I think HP will definitely be #1 but I think RENT will beat out Yours, Mine and Ours and potentially Walk the Line.

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 11:56pm

I found plenty more to quibble with than the Collins/Angel relationship.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:20am

The Collins/Angel relationship is absolutely NOT toned down in the movie - it's exactly what it is in the show. Art, I suggest you really educate yourself on what you're talking about before you continue to offend people on this board with your ignorant banter.

[LariTheLoud]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:23am

Art2 is such a joke. *sigh*

I can't honestly believe he ACTUALLY believes what he's been babbling about for the past... who knows how long. But then again, why would he keep PERSISTENTLY posting about these narrow-minded opinions unless he really DID believe them?

Well, whatever. His loss.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:36am

Well art2 is certainly rallying the RENT fans and the BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN fans (on another forumn) and keeping the debates forefront on all the message boards. Ten bucks says he's a studio shill

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:38am

Wouldn't *that* be a cruel joke?

[LariTheLoud]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:41am

It would be, but at the same time, I've just been shaking my head and chuckling at art2 since the beginning... Le Sigh.

Sadly, if it really WERE a studio shill... I think he did his job.

[wickedlygreen]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:46am

I just think it is ridiculous that art2 is judging the movie when he hasn't even seen it yet. That's just...stupid. It makes him lose credibility...not that he had any to begin with.

[sadiem100]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:53am

I just got back about 5 minutes ago from seeing it. Absolutely amazing. I can't even describe it. Without You really stands out as one of the most superb sequences. I'm much to tired to write a review- but I'll answer questions!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:57am

I was watching Raul Esparza's Chatterbox tape tonight, and he was talking about when he was auditioning for some version of the movie that never happened. He talked about the original script, and all of the things that were in there that weren't on stage -- April's suicide and then some of the things that *do* get touched on in the movie. The one that he mentioned that I'd forgotten up until now was Roger in rehab. Hearing that made me remember what still remains my biggest issue with the movie, in that I wanted it to be darker. I really wanted to see some of those more painful, gritty, dirty things, like Roger in rehab, withdrawing. Maybe I just would've killed to see Adam act something like that, but it's still, to me, sort of like "and those are things we'll never see...."

I'm seeing the movie again tomorrow, and I haven't stopped thinking about it since the first time. But now that it's getting nearer, my head's spinning a bit again that this is Rent the movie. This is how it is, and how it's going to be given to the world.

I didn't know where else to post this. Sorry.

Updated On: 11/22/05 at 12:57 AM

[IveGottaBeME]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:58am

Wow. Let me just put it bluntly...whoever doesn't like this movie is more of a drug addict than Mimi.

The movie was BEAUTIFUL, breathtaking, amazing, etc.

I'm actually mad that I read the negative reviews because I tried to look at the negative things.. but if i hadn't read them, I wouldn't have noticed anything. I actually think "Another Day" and its staging was very effective... LOVED IT. I missed "Goodbye Love" a little bit--but it was definitely not needed.

Highlights...
"Rent" the opening, brilliant... especially with the fire and when the entire ensemble comes out.. So powerful, GOOSEBUMPS.

"Glory" Roger's pain is so evident..

"Out Tonight" -- Rosario really made this role her own and did it justice - this is coming from a huge Daphne fan.

"Tango Maureen" HILARIOUS. Dance sequence was awesome...
"Over the Moon" Idina is HILARIOUS, especially her facial expressions...

"La Vie Boheme" wow, this number was incredible... so much energy and personality.

"Take Me or Leave Me" the engagement party REALLY REALLY worked... these two ladies are great together.

"I'll Cover You Reprise" Holy ****- I have never cried in a movie, and the tears just wouldn't stop... the viewing was so incredibly moving-especially when they all stood up and sang... and Idina's speech.

SO many people around me were sniffing and crying like crazy, during "Without You", "I'll Cover You Reprise" "Your Eyes" "Finale B"

This movie is pretty flawless--the transitions are the only minorrrr thing that I can see why some didn't like--but it did not bother me.

This movie is BEAUTIFUL, the message of Larson is incredibly intact and overwhelming.. I am SO proud to be a musical theater fan. This movie is what theater is all about-- Spread the love people. I will be seeing this movie over and over again...

Every performer was incredible...

I really, really enjoyed Adam's Roger...
Rosario was sexy, cute, heartbreaking.. Her "Without You" was very sad. She handled the dying scene very well and gave a very realistic portrayal of Mimi.. she is also stunning.

Jesse Martin really stole the show.. Everyone loved him... laughed at him so much.. "merry christmas, bitches!" his "I'll Cover You Reprise" was breathtaking, legendary, sooo emotional and real... Oscar nomination, please.

Anthony RAPP!!! AMAZING. His Mark was p-e-r-f-e-c-t. The audience could eat this character up--so cute and FUNNY. Everyone laughed at a lot of his lines.. so developed. great, great, performance.

IDINA!! HILARIOUS. Such a Diva.. Outrageous, audience loved her as well. Her facial expressions are to die for..

WILSON--the heart of the story, really. such a compelling and moving performance. People are going to LOVE Angel, Wilson made Angel so lovable and just great.

Tracie- perfect Joanne. could really see her frusturation with Maureen, and her being caught in Maureen's wild antics...

Taye Diggs- great job.. part wasn't huge, but he was great. Loved him as he watched his crazy friends embarassed during "La Vie Boheme"


This movie is extremely moving.. I almost enjoy it better than seeing it live. sure, some stuff was cut but it can't be exactly like the show--it keeps the message and that's all that matters. this is the type of movie that the world needs to see right now--even though Rent is very famous, millions of people don't know what it means. I feel like people still squirmed a little in the theater with the gay kisses--this is important for people to see this amazing movie and see the universal message of Rent.

Thank you to the amazing performers and everyone involved for making this movie. We needed it. :)

My friends who have never seen Rent LOVED it.

Also, the fading members of life support meaning is VERY effective...

"What You Own" really did not come across as cheesy to me. It was a good change from the depressing funeral - and when Roger comes back to NYC and hugs Mark on the roof-- it said it all.
The facial expressions of the characters revealed sooo much - i noticed this in all of the scenes. At Angel's viewing, Joanne looking at Maureen, for example.


SEE THIS MOVIE! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am not a teeny bopper, I've been a fan of Rent forever... I am just SO SO SOOOO HAPPY. It was great.

Cinematography was excellent.... Every performer should get an oscar nomination, but honestly, this show seems very ensemble to me so I don't know. Either way, awards don't matter... as long as the wonderful message is spread.

Measure your life in LOVE, people!!!

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:58am

Yeah, but in that movie, Justin Timberlake would have been pretending to go through heroin withdrawal.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 12:59am

This is very true. And I'd rather have Adam sit in a corner and NOT do the withdrawl scene than I would Justin Timberlake be ANYWHERE near this material.

Thank God for you, Adam!

This is kind of like the freakout I had the week before it. Now, rather than "what if it sucks?" it's "things we'll never know..." It's a weird feeling. I still love the movie a lot, but these things hit me right before. meh.

Updated On: 11/22/05 at 12:59 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:01am

Shilling myself. I'm not gonna lie. The review.

Updated On: 11/22/05 at 01:01 AM

[sadiem100]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:01am

Amen IveGottaBeME!!! I totally agree with you. I have never cried so much. I cried happy tears and sad tears.

[DBillyP]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:03am

I have not read all 11 pages of posts, so please forgive me.

I saw a screening of the movie tonight in Dallas, and I was very disappointed. While I disagree with the Washington Blade's assessment of the Collins/Angel relationship (I found it to be honest and touching and exuberant), I do agree that Columbus has made a gritless film. It lacks, in my opinion, the intimacy and immediacy that the stage version has. The dirtiness of the settings was too studied, and the cinematography was too neat and clean. I guess what I wanted and expected was something that looked more like Mark's film technique.

I do admit, however, that among the people I knew at the screening I was in the minority. I am glad for that, because I do hope it makes tons of money.

Updated On: 12/2/05 at 01:03 AM

[IveGottaBeME]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:05am

I felt the movie was more gritty the stage version! (with exception of contact) actually seeing the needles, mimi sitting on the bathtub, angel in the hospital! you don't see that on stage. there's just like 2 more swear words in the live version.

the movie is GREAT. I wish I saw more Rosario at the Cat Scratch club though ahhaha

[rowers unite]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:06am

ONLY ONE MORE DAY !!!!!!

no pre-showings in canada

[sadiem100]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:07am

The whole Without You sequence is very, very intense. I loved how they showed everything... it was definitely gritty. Wow.

[LariTheLoud]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:08am

Okay, I guess this merits my turn to post MY review.

http://www.livejournal.com/community/rent_the_movie/294038.html#cutid1

Shabang.

[sadiem100]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:09am

By the way, Maureen's mooning of Benny and his buddies is absolutely HILARIOUS.

[IveGottaBeME]

Posted: 11/22/05 at 1:14am

haha IDina was hilarious--totally felt how embarassed benny must have felt... like "yea they're not my friends i promiseee"