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| Release Date: |
November 23, 2005 |
| On DVD: |
February 21, 2006 |
| Genre: |
Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Running Time: |
135 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language. |
| Director: |
Chris Columbus |
| Writer: |
Chris Columbus, Stephen Chbosky |
| Cast: |
Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Tracie Thoms |
Based on Puccini's classic opera La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera "Rent" tells the story of a group of Bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent in the gritty background of New York's East Village. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, ilness and the AIDS epidemic. One of the longest running shows on Broadway, "Rent" was the winner of the Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: D
"Rent" was widely expected to do well at theaters and to be a contender come Oscar time. Unfortunately, no one took into account that the story, setting and songs were all helplessly out-of-date. Read the full movie review
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It was made for the fans, by Chris
July 9, 2006
Its understandable to say that Rent is not appealing. Majority of the general audiences have not accepted it. I know many people discriminate against homosexuals, and for alot of people watching it in a movie is less than entertaining. The story revolves around drugs, AIDS, and poverty- also very sensitive topics- but the story has a much greater meaning than that. The story of rent is basically about love. Its about finding love for others, finding love for yourself, and finding love in what you do. The reason that This movie wasn't exactly a hit was the fact that many people (mainly adults) can not look past the material to see the greater meaning. I guess that it also has to do with the play. I can only imagine how difficult it was to make changes in the play to fit a movie. Jonathan Larson tried to take New York in the late 1900s and transfer it into song. His musical had raw edge, comedy, and heart. Some of the lines in the broadway production you just simply can not get away with on film and thats where the movie flaws.While it was extremely cool for those of us who saw the play to see the apartment and the Life Cafe and the other scenes come to life, i can see why those who haven't would lose interest. The musical- as in most- worked off the audience for the humor. Film just can't do that. The director just simply chose not to throw in edgy jokes to make up for it. Im not saying that Rent should have been a comedy, but It just lacks the lighter side found in the play.I had no problems with the actors. I loved seeing most of the original cast back. Rosario and Tracie did amazing jobs covering their roles as the new Mimi and Joanne. The right songs we cut- though i did miss Cristmas Bells...oh well. In my perspective, Rent was created to service the fans of the play and thats basically all that Jonathan Larson's-(the creator's) family could ask for. its a great movie For those who love musicals, New York, And are ok with the more controversial themes. Its a tribute to the play. Its not a waste of time, nor is for everyone. I, myself, am a fan of Rent and i was very pleased with Rent, but like I said, It doesn't appeal to all.
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