RENT MOVIE LOVE THREAD

[Kass983]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 6:54am

I apologize for yet another RENT thread and I have no clue if this one will last but I've grown tired of the speculations and reviews threads, so I thought I'd give my own a try. Throw stones if you must but I guarantee you I won't feel them.

I did love the movie. Could it have been better? Yes. Could it have been worse with pop stars and the like? Yes. Moving on now......

"Merry Christmas Bitches!!" was definitely the best line IMO.

Loved the "gains, gains, gains" moment on the subway.

Anthony rocking out alone in LVB-B was priceless.

What were your favorite moments?

Come on, don't be shy. Those of you who loved the movie, show it.


EDIT: Put title in all caps...shameless I know but gotta support the movie.
Updated On: 12/12/05 at 06:54 AM

[cudramacat]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 7:39am

Yay for RENT movie love. Okay, I'm obsessed and I admit it....I want to watch this movie over and over again!:)

[iheartcheyenne123]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 8:23am

ME 2! the movie was incredible. i really don't think the movie would've been better with celebrities....i think it would have made it worse. The original cast is great and I would never want "christina" (for example) to replace one of them.

ok...i REALLY need to see this movie a few more times <3

[Katurian2]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 8:37am

Based on my puffy eyes as I walked out of the theatre, and those of almost every other audience member-I'd say this movie has got plenty of love-no matter what critics say!

[Stater2002]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 9:46am

And now we have these wonderful performances on film for all time, which is the best part!

I can't say enough good things about RENT:)

[shameless]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 9:52am

Ok. Alright. You got me. I'll admit it, I loved it, and the more negative things I read about it, the more my affection grows.

[Stater2002]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 9:54am

Here here!! Well said!

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 9:56am

I <3 any movie with ROSARIO DAWSON good or bad because, well..she's in it.

[FeelingElectric]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:01am

I have to admit, there were two parts I really loved.The first is Today 4U.I think that was done very well.I also loved Out Tonight.Rosario does an incredible job as Mimi.Despite what people are saying, they could have done a lot worse in casting than her and Tracie Thoms. I think Rosario is looking at major award nominations for her portrayal(Hopefully Oscar).

[RENThead414]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:06am

HA! "Merry Christmas, bitches!"........we should get cards with that or something......hehe....but, we must not forget "Hey, Collins; don't get your ass kicked this time!"

[defying_gravity2]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:13am

Yay for RENT love! I loved this movie. The whole damn thing. I don't care what critics say or how it does at the box office, that doesn't influence my feelings about the movie. I've seen it seven times so far, and it gets better all the time. I love this movie, and that's all that matters to me. Whew.'
A few random things I loved that you can only appreciate after seeig it 7 times:
Swissshh!!!
Wax Lion
Mark hands
the eyebrow
The cliff, come on it's a magical place
Joanne drunk during New Year's
Collin's putting his finger in Mark's dimple during LVB

Ok, I'll stop here. I could go on all day :)

[JHartnow]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:23am

Kass,

This IS a RENT movie love thread response, I promise, but I agree with you that the movie is not without flaws. In my opinion, I think that the worst thing about it is the editing. It's obvious that there were many takes of each scene, due to the poor continuity in editing and the alternate shots that wound up in the movie that were different in the trailers. In the trailers we see, among some things, Mimi walking alongside a fence, Mimi in a different outfit during OUT TONIGHT, Anthony in a black suit (original Memorial Service costume?) and Angel throwing her arms and head up at the end of TODAY 4 U. Examples of the weird (some might call minor) editing that made it into the movie are the quarter on Angels pickle tub, Angels wig, Rogers hair ("trim her tree) and the dancing in TODAY 4 U, Angels placement in SANTE FE...and there were numerous other continuity problems, but I pass all of these off as "bloopers". Some would say that they OVERSHOT this film. And what's with the fuzzy digitalness in the middle of TODAY 4 U? When Angel's on the end table..."Like Thelma & Louise Did When They Got The Blues..."? It's right up there with Collins mysterious disappearing act on the bar during La Vie Boheme. It is a bit of a shame, because the cinematography in this film is stunning. At least the editing doesn't really take away from the end product because the talent is so amazing. That being said, YES! I loved this movie. I think that's a testament to why I'm able to find the flaws within it. I've worked with the Broadway incarnation of RENT since 1999, so it's part of who I am. That being said...this is what I loved about the movie...

Collins
"You are druunk."
Angel
"No'm not."
***
Collins
"You gonna put that trash can back?"
Angel
"No."

Mimi
"So...you a tough guy?"

Joanne's pouty/mad/frustrated expression right before "Why do we love when she's mean?", The Television's during OVER THE MOON, Joanne briefly singing under-her-breath during OTM, Angel kicking ass during the riot, Angel's "pinky" hello to Mark during the first life support, Mimi's expressions during TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME, All of the nods to the original choreography they kept during Candle, Today 4 U, Glory, Out Tonight, Another Day, La Vie Boheme, all of the original costume pieces, Joanne's crying...okay I've got to stop. I could go on all day...

-John

[Ashwood3]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:33am

I think the show was awesome BUT I don't think there will be any acting Oscar nominations, especially in light of the reviews--many critics felt the original cast was too old. Who are the obvious nomineees in this ensemble piece?

[Stater2002]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 10:36am

Wilson/Jesse perhaps? Of course, I'd like to see Anthony get a nod as well..

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 11:39am

Yes, I have nothing but love for this move! I don't see the point in nit-picking the 'bad' stuff. I adored every second!

But wait, wax lion is in the movie? Please explain!

[ValentineGirl]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 11:59am

I adored the movie. Rosario was awesome. I want to marry Jesse L. Martin, lol. And Tracie Thoms is adorable and an incredible singer.

[Wax Lion]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:10pm

Wax Lion doesn't think that JHartnow meant any harm at nitpicking the film. As he stated, he loved the movie and says that it's only because of that love that allows him to cover the movie from all aspects. Wax Lion totally understands that, after all JHartnow works with the show.

So, everyone saw little 'ole Wax Lion in the film, huh? Maybe this should be a Wax Lion love thread? Naw, no point in thread jacking. But, Wax Lions favorite parts in the movie will always be those with the beautiful and talented Tracie Thoms. Those eyes...that hair...her voice. We did the tango once...it wasn't very pretty.

Love,
Wax Lion

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:22pm

I think this should be a Wax Lion love thread. So, Wax Lion, how'd you sneak your way onto the windowsill?

[Wax Lion]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:25pm

So, I'd like to know who saw me on the window sill. Wax Lions are pretty sneaky, huh?

Love,
Wax Lion

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:26pm

I saw Wax Lion...very very sneaky.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:27pm

I saw you! But, admittedly, only after someone told me I should be on the lookout!

Nice cameo.

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:32pm

Will we ever uncover who wax lion is??

[Wax Lion]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:36pm

Can't people just accept a 4" Wax Lion without any questions? Sometimes it's so hard...just being.

Wax Lion wants rice and beans and cheese for lunch. Mmmm.

Love,
Wax Lion

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:37pm

You're making me hungry.

[Wax Lion]

Posted: 12/6/05 at 12:38pm

Hey Em,

Want to meet Wax Lion at Caliente Cab for lunch??

Love,
Wax Lion