Brooklyn some hate and some love..why?. — Page 2

>> RENT does not feel long and repetitive

Actually, yes, it does. They could whack a full 30 minutes off that show and not lose a thing.

But that's another point for another thread. :)

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He wasn't saying that Rent is bad, Princess. Honestly, every show could probably use a little bit of editing. There are things that could be taken out of Rent, just like there are things that could be taken out of most other shows. Relax.

Anyway, Brooklyn. Apparently the newspaper in my town upstate reviewed it. Someone saved me a copy of it for when I go home, but apparently they loved it. When I heard this, I almost rolled over laughing - not AT Brooklyn, but at my newspaper. They can't stand and don't "get" anything with depth whatsoever, but don't shut up about things like Mamma Mia. If it's as funny as I think it's going to be, I'll post some. Oy.

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"It is amazing how one show can ignite so many different reactions."

Not really. It happens with every show. I've never heard of a show that was unanimously loved or hated.

I'm still not sure why Brooklyn is constantly compared to Rent. They have nothing in common.

PS - If Rent had 30 minutes chopped off, it wouldn't make sense and it probably wouldn't have gone on to win the Pulitzer, Tony and various other awards.

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Spider,

I agree.... the "Rent" comment makes me want to puke !!! This review sounds like it written by one of the kids on the "Disney Channel". "Rent" is absolutely brilliant compared to "Brooklyn". "BROOKLYN" SUX !!! There, I said it !!!

For those of us who sat through it, am I the only one to be taunted by the clock on the stage above the "Showtime" sign?

It moved soooooooooooooo slow (it displayed the actual time).