I know some of you want this thread to die, but I don't care. I deserve a chance to voice my opinion. Here goes...Everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion. Some liked the film, some didn't. Oh, well. There are lots of movies I don't like. Just because you didn't like RENT, doesn't mean that people who liked or loved the movie are delusional. I didn't like Lord of th Rings, does that make all LOTR fans delusional just because they don't agree with my opinion of the movie? No. You cannot expect people to respect your opinion while denouncing opinions you don't agree with. That's rather hypocritical. It's basically saying "I hated the movie and you need to respect that, but you're stupid for liking it".
I personally loved the movie. I thought they did a wonderful job. Of course there are little things I would change, but that is the same with every movie. I feel that the performances that were given were worthy of accolades, and I am dissappionted by the GG snub. The film was touching and beautiful, and thoroughly enjoyable. I've seen the film seven times, and I love it more each time I see it. I have also taken several people to see it who were not familliar with the music or the story, and they all loved it. Many of them saw it a second time. I'm very happy that this film was made and that we now have these incredible performances on "tape" forever.
I also think it's ridiculous to assume that people who say they loved the film on BWW are just ass kissers. My opinions are in no way influenced by the knowledge that Anthony posts on these boards. If I had not liked the movie, I would say so. It presupmtious to assume that people would voice false opinions just because someone involed might read them. I think it's great that Anthony takes the time to post on these boards. He also has a right to defend himself and his work. We hall have a right to do that. Just because he's more famous than the rest of us doens't mean he should sit back and let people bash him and his work. He has never been disrespectful or rude. I wish I could say the same about the people doing the bashing.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't go around telling everyone who didn't like RENT that they are delusional. you didn't like the movie, that's too bad. It doens't change my opinion of the movie. It doesn't make my opinion any less valid. We're not all going to agree on everything, but can we agree to stop being so rude and disrespectful to one another?
Pillowpants. 'Nuff said.
