There are some new reviews of RENT up on Oscarwatch. One is written by a self-proclaimed Renthead. The other is written by someone who despised the stage production. Both reviews are very well-written raves. Both describe the film as possessing great Oscar potential - esp. Best Picture, Heredia, Martin, Dawson and possibly some techs. It is "the film that will come out of nowhere." (ha)
Just a note: The other films with Oscar buzz haven't been living up to expectations. They may get tremendous critical acclaim, but who is still talking about them?
I saw Capote a few days ago and left thinking that no one besides Hoffman, Futterman (screenwriter - admittedly because I like him as a person rather than because he wrote a brilliant screenplay) and possibly the cinematographer deserve nods. The film has structural problems. If Capote is the most well-reviewed film this year, then I'd like to see what the other four major contenders will be.
Rent has something that many other films don't have: Spectacle. That may be enough to carry weight for it with the guilds - a force with which to be reckoned in the Academy. (Of course none of this guarantees that when I see the film, I will personally think it's Oscar worthy. Just spreading the good word.)
Updated On: 10/30/05 at 02:42 PM
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