My Rent Movie Review - SPOILERS WITHIN- Page 3

[koala808]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 8:40pm

Thanks!

[harris007]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 9:01pm

Sounds awesome i so cant wait to see this , but my big fear and Margo's comment made me think bout it, is i bet everyone (i hope) between the ages of 17-35 will "get" this movie everyone over that age range will be like "what the hell was that" i state that from fact, i saw the show in nyc with 90% of the orignal cast, i also took my 58 year old mother as well. After the show i was blown away , i am not a 'cryer" i was in tears, my mom was " i was ok i didnt get most of it, i guess i'm too old"

[TimeSuckage]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 9:25pm

Running time was a little over 2 hrs, I believe.

About people not liking it or getting it - look, there's people who hate musicals. I don't like country music, I hear it and my ears bleed. Doesn't mean that I'm stupid or too old or don't get it. Doesn't mean that there aren't talented musicians making country music. It's just not my thing. I don't think that the Rent movie is going to convert people who don't like musicals into loving it, or loving musicals. I don't think people who didn't love the show are going to be brought around by it. I think people who have only heard about it might be interested in the trailer or in good reviews (provided reviews are good). And I think the people predisposed to love it will, and really, I don't think the filmmakers made this so that it would be a monster hit. They made it cause they wanted to transfer it to screen for posterity, because it does have a built in audience, because movie musicals are making a big comeback, and because there might be an award or two for them. Just my 2 cents. And for the record, I am not a Renthead and I don't love the show. I think it's flawed and a little sappy, truthfully.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:06pm

Specifically, are there any moments when Angel and Collins kiss when Angel is NOT in Drag? Art2 is back and making me a bit ill.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:08pm

Yay! And Im happy to hear Idinas great! :)

Thanks!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:10pm

Can someone pleaase tell me why Adam is wet?

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:11pm

heh heh

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:12pm

God, I wish I had more willpower. I try not to read the threads with spoilers and movie info, but I CAN'T HELP MYSELF! I think what I am most excited about is how we will see the fleshing out of characters, relationships, etc. Very exciting.
I really don't think I will make it 3 weeks.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it just about a year ago this time that we were starting to get word about confirmations of the original Broadway cast in the film, details about the filming schedule, etc.
Wow what a fast year!

[LariTheLoud]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:14pm

A year ago, Anthony was still on these boards, I believe. Still posting.

Updated On: 11/2/05 at 10:14 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:14pm

pft, it's imperative! Wet Adam!

It was a year ago last week, I think. Well, Anthony found out that he got the part a year ago last week -- so isn't that when he came here? How things change... I'm glad they have.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:39pm

Anyone still on that has seen the film?

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:55pm

I just read a review on the CB boards from someone who attended a screening in LA last night (even scanned in the program). It was very thorough (without giving too much away), seemed to be from a RENT lover (but wasn't overly biased) and was very positive. It confirmed the cuts talked about in this thread as well as others, but also claimed the film still worked.

Also, confirmed that LOVE HEALS does not play over the end credits. But offers the first logical suggestion as to why not. Mentions the fact that it might seem too "Disney" after the ending of the film. Emotionally, it is wrong for how the audience should be feeling at the end of the film.

[YankeesFan175]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:00pm

so does that mean love heals is just not in the movie at all!?

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:05pm

Yes. I believe it is a BONUS track on the soundtrack and that's about it.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:06pm

aww. That's too bad.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:12pm

I happen to think it's a wise decision for it not to play over the credits. I mean, the song is what it is, but it can't be the last thing heard in the movie. Especially after "Finale B." Remember how inappropriate "Learn to Be Lonely" was? Haha, o goodness. I am saddened about no "Halloween," it's one of my favorites. And hello, it's Anthony!

~Steven

[bwayfan3]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:24pm

I agree! Love Heals has really grown on me.
I am posting the direct link to the review I was speaking about earlier, because I really appreciated the way the reviewer spoke about the cast. I thought others would be interested. Spoilers are no worse than what has already been posted, I believe.

http://www.compulsivebowlers.org/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2462

Posted: 11/2/05 at 11:31pm

Any extra added-in A/C moments you can share? I'd love to hear of any love the boys got!! :o)

[harris007]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:21am

Well i agree mostly with time's comment, with the exception of the last few sentices. but ya know wouldnt it be awesome if this did well, it's funny, and excuse me if i get on a soap box, but back in the 30-40 the biggest movies were there musicals, now the big movies are all about how can we make sh() blow up and how much more grafficly can we show someone getting hacked up by some jackass with a knife. Also was talking with the couple who live next door to me who have 8 year old, who they let see, movies like saw 2 , and texas chainsaw. i joking asked if they were gonna take him to see Rent. the responce was "Fu(*() no, that movie has, F&gs in it, we dont want him see that". and yet they have no problem taking him to see a movie where a guy in leather mask KILLS PEOPLE WITH A CHAINSAW, on a postive note they woke up yesterday morning with egg splattered front door. hmmmmmmmm wonder who did that =)

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 12:42am

That review from CB sure made me happy... I actually had tears welling in my eyes.


I am actually very, very, VERY sad that Halloween and the end of Goodbye Love are cut... wait so no Mimi singing, "Goodbye Love, Goodbye Love... hello disease"? This can't be... boo.

I'll get over it I guess.

It will be gorgeous with or without the songs.

P.S. If anyone gets Teen People, there is a full page ad for the movie in the new issue.

[TimeSuckage]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 1:33am

SolitaryRose, imo the Angel/Collins relationship is the best in the movie, I like it better than the other two, it hit me much harder than in the show cause they are able to show you stuff that's only suggested in the stage version.

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 10:02am

I agree about the Angel/Collins relationship.

Not only do they not shy away from getting a good close up on the smooch (which is not a peck) - the emotional intimacy between them is especially well developed.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:03am

Just a reminder: it will be on the DVD.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:52am

Why do people want to know everything about the film 3 weeks before it opens? I can understand being excited about something, but it just seems kind of silly when they can see it for themselves very soon. It's like being at DisneyWorld and asking someone to recall every detail of Space Mountain as you're waiting in line to ride it. It kind of diminishes the excitement, doesn't it?

One of the funniest things - My mother is SO EXCITED about the movie. She just turned 60. I took my parents to see the original cast back in 1996 and it is the only show she has ever seen twice on Broadway. When she saw the trailer, she immediately called me and gushed about how thrilled she was that so many original cast members (whom she referred to as her "friends") were in the film and if the film does a decent job of capturing the show, she wants to see it every week it runs. Now, I love the show, but I'm not THAT obsessed!

[jynni]

Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:55am

Actually - I'm thinking that with the awesome way the "Renthead specific" marketing has been that the DVD will be super awesome.