Rosario Dawson...the weakest link — Page 3

#51

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:26pm

Rosario, IMO, a very strong actress. She clearly didn't have the best singing voice out of the cast, but her vocals did the trick and I don't know how exactly to describe it, but whatever she brought to the role was just right. I do know what you mean by Out Tonight, but I blame it on the staging choices, and how the scene was done.

As for Ms. Menzel...the weakest link? Oddly enough, Rosario's little strip tease didn't do it for some guys when I was at the theater. The guy sitting next to be couldn't have been more turned on by any other part of the movie than Idina during TMOLM. *swoons* Idinaaaaa!

There was no weakest link...not even Mr. Columbus.

#52

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:26pm

This thread should be titled: Chris Columbus...THe Weakest Link.

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I personally thought Rosario was the strongest link in the movie! I think she nailed the part; she really gave it her own interpretation. Her singing voice was FINE! I doubt she'll be on Broadway anytime soon singing 8 shows a week, but in this movie her singing voice is more than adequate!

I think that says alot about her performance considering how nervous I was about her taking on the role and how much I love Daphne! Personally, I can see Rosario getting a Golden Globe nomination. I think that's where she's most likely to be recognized.

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#53

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:28pm

The guys must've been dead at the theatre you went to if Rosario didn't get a rise out of them.

And trust this coming from a gay man.

I've only seen the video but I'm sure there's much more to it in the film and even I was like "WOW"!

#54

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:33pm

I thought Rosario was great! Her acting was wonderful, especially in WIthout You. Sure shes not as trained vocally as all the others, but shes still a great singer. Her voice worked for Mimi I think. She just interpreted the role a bit different than Daphne from what I hear (never saw Daphne) but I still thought Rosario was one of the best if not THE best in the film.

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#55

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:34pm

I loved Rosario! I think she totally, forgive me for this cliched review word, embodied Mimi!

I was definitely pleasantly surprised by her.

I was able to convince some of my guy friends to go see Rent just by showing them the "Out Tonight" video on VH1.com

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#56

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 12:38pm

Rosario was fantastic as MIMI and did a GREAT job! Loved her!

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#57

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:41pm

you are all very sterotypical.

state your opinions...but dont knock others like yours is the right one...there opinions.

if you feel there is no need for this thread then dont comment back and talk about how it shouldnt be a thread, its not going to establish or change anything. dont waist your breath. what's it to you? dont want it? dont look at it.

greenegirl87 when i went to go see it last night i went with a bunch of guys who were not so excited...but when the catsctrach came up...they all perked up :)

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#58

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:42pm

I missed the raw-ness of Rubin-Vega's voice, but I thought Rosario was amazing in the film.

#59

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:55pm

finally someone that gets it...tnks jstabwaybabi

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#60

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:03pm

If Rubin Vega was in the film, everyone would have thought Mimi was 40, not 19. No offense to her, but of all the cast, she's aged the most. Dawson was a great choice. A semi-name, giving a great performance. I thought she grounded the film.

#61

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:04pm

I LOVED Rosario. I mean, obviously, she's had the least training, but she just blew me away.

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#62

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:09pm

i thought she was very good too!!!

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#63

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:16pm

I thought some of her facial expressions were over the top (Another Day particularly, which in general wasn't the greatest scene in the movie). She ran hot and cold with me in the movie, which may have more to do with the direction than with her. I thought the character of Mimi (and most of the characters) could've made a stronger impact, maybe with more dialogue.

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#64

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:19pm

i think the movie is a master piece...i am telling everyone how amazing it was...i wanna see it again....and i hate going to the movies...i like live theatre only...but...RENT was awesome....i think Rosario was great...but yeah! she was the weakest performer in the cast...that is all i said....i think Mya Harrison would have been better...but probably Rosario would have been in my top 5 of-famous- actresses who can play it. And yes...Daphne was pregnant she couldn't have played the role.

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#65

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:37pm

no, babi, I don't feel that I am waisting (sic) my breath by telling people to post respectfully on BWW. Maybe YOU don't mind it when people are rude in this community, but I do.

And, muscle, it's you who just doesn't get it. How would you feel if I started a thread trashing any of the people you adore in your fan photos? How would you feel if you were Rosario?

I'm just asking people to be respectful when they post a criticism. Calling someone the Weakest Link is an insult thanks to the game show.

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#66

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:49pm

The thing is that i am not saying anything bad about her...that is what u dont get. I think she was good, but im sure Rosario herself knows that she is doesn't have the Broadway training of doing RENT over and over like Idina Menzel or Jesse or Anthony.

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#67

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:52pm

My problem is the title of the thread. And that you started a thread to discuss her flaws only to back pedal and say she wasn't so bad. Why did you start the thread to begin with?

I prob wouldn't be making this such a big deal, but it comes so close after your now deleted thread on Most Untalented Performers.

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#68

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:55pm

and for the record...my thread doesn't say anything offensive...and feel free to say whatever u want about the artists i admire...because when you are an artist you are putting yourself out there and people are going to like you and some others will hate you. It's inevitable. And it's fantastic that we all have different opinions.

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#69

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:55pm

i wanted that thread to be deleted.

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Updated On: 11/24/05 at 02:55 PM

#70

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:57pm

and i start any thread i want ...becuz i CAN...if you don't like it...don't read it...what's the point of starting an arguement...this is a free country...remember?...bye!

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#71

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:58pm

And we in the BWW community can rise above cattiness and bitchiness by posting respectful criticisms. I know it's "cute" and "fun" to post something really "bitchy" but this is a PUBLIC forum. Things get back to performers and/or their families. Save the "wit" for private conversations.

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#72

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:59pm

muscle23ftl youare certainly entitled to your opinion, but your approach leaves alot to be desired.

work on your approach hun. you may get better results next time.

#73

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 2:59pm

Im sorry but i thought Rosario was absolutely amazing...i have a new crush

#74

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 3:02pm

I thought Rosario did an excellent job. IMO the actor who played Angel was probably the weakest vocally and just in general I found him kinda irritating. Just funny note about Idina Menzel who I thought was fine although her tango was rather weak, the guys behind me yelled "eiw look at her arms" during Over The Moon, and I couldn't blame them, they were quite large. lol. anyways fun experience but i was very disappointed in the film.

#75

re: Rosario Dawson...the weakest link

Posted: 11/24/05 at 3:07pm

i'd hate to think that rosario would venture on here and read some of this garbage.