I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead
I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#0
Posted: 11/3/05 at 1:52am
Well, I had the chance to see a private screening of the movie tonight (thank you for the invitation again, if you read this).
I have never liked the Broadway production of Rent for many reasons, but I do think that the music is very good and that J. Larson would have composed very interesting things if it wasn't for his tragic death.
The book, however, and the depiction of characters is something that I have always considered unpolished and problematic, but I'll stop here before I get attacked by those who consider it the perfect musical.
However, I must say - and sad that the creator is not alive to see it - that it works way better as a movie than it does as live theatre. I think that the messages have much more impact on the big screen, and kudos to the cast, who certainly deliver this as if they have all been doing movies forever (some have - but I must say that they are all in the same level).
Some other have given spoilers, so I won't give much away (unless you ask), but I do think, as someone who was not only not a big fan, but sopmeone who disliked the show very much, that this is a film that has a lot of artistic merit, and I hope will be liked by other non-Rentheads.
If it does well financially there is no way to know (I don't see how it can, as it really - thankfully- has more artistic integrity than it does have box office appeal), but it certainly was worth watching.
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#1
Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:00am
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re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#2
Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:01amHe doesnt say he's never seen it....he says he never liked it live...
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#3
Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:02am
Like does not equal seen
I have SEEN
I did not LIKE
Maybe you should learn how to read?
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#4
Posted: 11/3/05 at 2:06am
darlin, never, EVER ask someone with a degree in library science if they know how to read......LOL
when you're this age, hopefully your eyes will be better.
my bad, sorry
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#5
Posted: 11/3/05 at 3:38amThank you for the review blaxx. It is very interesting to see what non-fans of the show think about the movie and I am very glad your opinion is a positive one !
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#6
Posted: 11/3/05 at 4:48am
Good review. I myself am a non-fan of RENT. But I am interested to see what Columbus has done with the movie.
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#7
Posted: 11/3/05 at 6:47amI'm also glad to hear that a non-RENThead loved it... Now I think we just need to hear what a person who has no idea what the show is about thinks...
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#8
Posted: 11/3/05 at 8:28am
Thank you for this.
I also do not like RENT (the music or the message -- as percieved by myself) and considered not even seeing the movie. I don't think my excessive love for Ms. Menzel would permit me to do that, however, so I'm glad that you enjoyed it . . . it gives me hope. LOL
re: I saw RENT tonight too - from a non- RENThead#9
Posted: 11/3/05 at 9:22amDid you happen to have been the screening at Skywalker Ranch?
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