BroadwayGirl107:
"I agree about Idina's line. I think her other interpretation was more poignant, though. *shrug* Then again, that wouldn't have worked in the trailer. Maybe it's a take that won't be used inthe movie, but worked in the trailer."
I really don't think it does work in the trailer though. For someone who has no idea what RENT is, I think it would probably look like a scene where Idina's character is giving a (not very good) performance in some kind of play.
MissMonika
"I don't think it's nice to judge someone on their acting ability because of one line. Wait til the movie comes out to start the criticisms. At least that way we are giving the actors a chance to show us what they did."
I think you're right about judging someone's acting ability on one line, however, a lot of people have seen the actors in other things and that is part of what they're basing their opinion on. I think it's mean to outright diss someone for their acting, but to say "I personally don't think (this or that) person is a very good actor" is okay with me. It's certainly possible that movie acting is not really the forte of some of the actors in the movie who are more known for the stage, but I'm willing to give them a chance.
Here's the overall point. If there are lines in the movie right now that are totally ineffective, they can possibly be redubbed and fixed right now while there's still time.
I liked the trailer overall, but I still think they made a mistake not using OUT TONIGHT or the title song in the trailer. Maybe they will in the tv commercials tho.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
Updated On: 8/26/05 at 09:26 AM