Should I see the movie Rent?
Should I see the movie Rent?
itravel94
Swing Joined: 5/25/05
#0Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 12:55pm
Would you recommend that I see the movie version of Rent even though I haven't seen the stage production? Or should I wait and see it on stage first?
I'm hesitant because I saw the movie Chicago first and then saw it on stage and was disappointed because the movie was so much better (IMO of course!)
#1re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:01pm
YES!!!!!!!
That's just my opinion of course. I'm seeing it for the OBC. I never saw them on stage and I regret that, because I've often wanted to see the dynamics of a cast that originated their chracters.
P.S. The stage version is great as well. You won't be disappointed.
2. Great buckets of Spoffnor, they're going to sing!
3. "I love shrubs that are historical." -Johnny and The Sprites
4. "We're not singing it to you, we're singing it for us." -Rosario Dawson, about La Vie Boheme
5. "The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - which you had thought special and particular to you. And now, here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out, and taken yours." -The History Boys
6. "Pass the parcel. That's sometimes all you can do. Take it, feel it and pass it on. Not for me, not for you, but for someone, somewhere, one day. Pass it on, boys. That's the game I want you to learn. Pass it on." -The History Boys
#2re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:03pm
I say see the stage version first...you have now until November 11 
"I think it was the Korean tour or something. They were all frickin' asian!" -Zoran912
apdarcey
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/10/04
#3re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:05pmif you can see the stage version first then do. but definitely see the movie.
#4re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:07pmthe stage production is awesome. i highly recommend seeing the show before the movie. you'll appreciate the story more in the end when u see the movie.
Wax Lion
Featured Actor Joined: 4/28/05
#5re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:07pm
Wax Lion says that you will not be dissapointed with either, but you should definitly see the stage version first if you have the chance. Just keep in mind that the show is beautiful in it's spartan and minimalist representation as contrasted to the literal translation on the big screen. You've got a few good months ahead of you!
Love,
Wax Lion
#6re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:08pmThey are two different mediums. For me, seeing something on stage is infinetely better than seeing it on a movie screen, because you feel like a part of it ! RENT on stage has this incredible energy that simply cannot be conveyed on screen. But then, the movie surely can expand many things that cannot be done on stage and be more visually exciting. It is a fantastic stage show, with a great story and a wondeful score and I am sure it will be a brilliant movie. I'd suggest to see it on stage first in order to feel the energy and familiarize with the story and the people and then see it on screen to get a bigger picture of the whole thing !
musicnmath
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/13/05
#7re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:09pmGiven the subject line, this is such a funny thread given that none of us (even Wax Lion, I should think) has seen the final cut of the movie yet...
RaininSmilies
Featured Actor Joined: 3/31/05
#8re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:14pmSee the stage version before the movie if you can. If you can't, I'd say go see the movie, then see the stage version as soon as you can!!!
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#9re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:16pm
Dear Reader,
Yes by all means go see the movie version of "RENT". Partake in the live stage experience that now resides at the Nederlander and has been charming it's audiences with it's tale of junkies, performance artists, rock singers, drag queens and the overall East Village population and their struggle with life, love and disease.
Then I suggest you immerse yourself in everything and anything that has to do with this now pop culture phenomenon. Buy yourself a RENT T-shirt, Coffee Mug, Poster, OBC CD, Movie Poster, download the trailer for the movie and generally become one human, walking, talking RENTHEAD.
Your life, my dear friend simply will not be the same without it.
I speak from experience. Jonathan would have wanted it that way.
Love,
Marquise de Sade
#10re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:20pm
Listen to the OBC. See the show live if you can. Read reviews of the movie when it comes out. Talk to people who have seen both - then decide.
You've got awhile to think about it.
Wax Lion
Featured Actor Joined: 4/28/05
#11re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:21pm
Wax Lion would like to go on the record by saying that you are right, musicnmath. Even Big Daddy C hasn't seen a final cut yet (because post-production is lasting a better part of the summer). That's a moot point, though. The film, in my honest opinion (and I'm a *tad* biased), is everything that I hoped it would be and more. Of course, everyone reserves the right to a final and thorough judgement when the movie is released. Oh, and your farce is quite interesting, Marquise. The translation is lost somehow, though.
Love,
Wax Lion
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#12re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:23pm
Dear Wax Lion,
For a waxed dummy...err I mean LION, you sure are a tad bit sensitive now aren't you?
Take care in extremely high temperatures.
Love,
Marquise de Sade
#13re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:25pm
Just stooping for a second to say,
Marquise: LOVE the avatar!!!
2. Great buckets of Spoffnor, they're going to sing!
3. "I love shrubs that are historical." -Johnny and The Sprites
4. "We're not singing it to you, we're singing it for us." -Rosario Dawson, about La Vie Boheme
5. "The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - which you had thought special and particular to you. And now, here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out, and taken yours." -The History Boys
6. "Pass the parcel. That's sometimes all you can do. Take it, feel it and pass it on. Not for me, not for you, but for someone, somewhere, one day. Pass it on, boys. That's the game I want you to learn. Pass it on." -The History Boys
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#14re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:27pm
Dear Incendiary Wit,
Thank you ever so for the compliment you bestowed upon me in your admiration of my new avatar.
You have to admit, there's nothing better than a Pascal to make your day go your way.
Party on dude/dudette!
Love,
Marquise de Sade
Wax Lion
Featured Actor Joined: 4/28/05
#15re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:28pm
Wax Lion is not sensitive, just a bit confused. And yes, we Wax Lions have to take it easy near anything above 120 degrees. No toll house baking for us.
Love,
Wax Lion
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#16re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:30pm
Dear Wax Lion,
I love your new look. The scarf goes well with your coloring. I want a Wax Lion of my very own. Do you have any siblings I can adopt?
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#17re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:31pm
Dear Wax Lion,
I did not mean to offend you,just a little good natured ribbing on my part. You are my new favorite person on the board.
xoxoxoxo
itravel94
Swing Joined: 5/25/05
#18re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 1:36pm
Seems like the overall consesus is to see the stage version first if I can.... hopefully a production of Rent will come to the Chicagoland area before November.
Anyone know of one??
erinrebecca
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
#19re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 2:05pmNo, there will be no production coming to Chicago, or anywhere else for that matter, before November. The only production currently running is the Broadway show at the Nederlander.
#20re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 2:07pm
But let's hope that they DO restart the tour after November, and that is DOES stop in the Chicagoland area! And, by that I mean anywhere in the state of Illinois, and the southern half of Wisconsin. LOL.
I think that, since its not possible to see the stage show before, that you should see the movie. And then see the stage show when you can. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
One Song Glory
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/12/05
#21re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 3:35pmYou should see it ASAP. There will be many people who are going to see the movie who have probably never even heard of RENT.
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#22re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 3:37pm
I can't wait for the rights to be released and high school productions start popping up.
I see a sea of bad perms and blue lycra on the horizon, don't you?
ReNtHeAd04
Featured Actor Joined: 10/11/04
#24re: Should I see the movie Rent?
Posted: 6/13/05 at 9:38pmi think you should definetely try to see the show live first. but if you can't, like most people said, DEFINETELY see the movie. i saw the movie of chicago before i saw the play and i was kind of disappointed myself. but i also like rent a lot more than chicago and dont think you'll be disappointed with it regardless. it will be a little different, but you can enjoy both ways :)
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