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 enlarge | Directors: Chris Columbus, Jeffrey Schwarz
Actors: Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.94
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Avg. Customer Rating:  376 reviews
Sales Rank: 2816
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 135
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD11155D
UPC: 043396111554
EAN: 0043396111554
ASIN: B000E1YVZU
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 2005
Release Date: February 21, 2006
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| Customer Reviews:
Seasons of Love February 15, 2008
The musical "Rent" was a phenomenon in the '90s. It served as an interesting period piece- all about the '80s and the destructive rise of AIDS. Its creator's premature death added luster to the updating of "La Boheme." The movie version of "Rent" is fascinating, considering it was directed by Chris Columbus of Home Alone&Harry Potter fame. Columbus sanitizes the drug use&promiscuity issues,making them sugar-coated and almost family-friendly. Columbus also renders such controversial issues as homosexuality normal,daring in a mainstream film.
"Rent" opens simply. On a bare stage,the cast sings the powerful "Seasons of Love." There are three parallel stories going on,making it more layered than the original La Boheme. Taye Diggs stars as an evil developer who wants to destroy an artists' collective to make way for corporate power. Maureen (Idina Menzel) is a performance artist,in a conflicted relationship with her girlfriend (Tracie Thoms) Jesse L. Martin stars as a gay philosopher whose life is saved by a drag queen named Angel. Adam Pascal stars as an aspiring songwriter,Roger,who encounters a stripper named Mimi (Rosario Dawson) Anthony Rapp stars as an aspiring filmmaker capturing the drama of life- from Maureen's protest to the support groups for those suffering from AIDS. There are musical highlights along the way,such as the hilarious "Tango Maureen",the hedonistic "La Vie Boheme" and the joyous ode to the Southwest,"Santa Fe." One of the best scenes is when Pascal is briefly in Santa Fe,among the canyons&before the St. Francis Cathedral (it is spectacular)
The story is complicated. Roger&Mimi deal with her heroin addiction,they break up&later reconcile. Maureen&her girlfriend have a lavish engagement,a falling-out,but they soon reconcile. The only couple that doesn't split is the professor&Angel. However,Angel dies from AIDS (while Mimi is miraculously healed of it) It's the gay couple that lasts--again,daring for a mainstream film. Homosexuality is presented in a normal way; Angel's gender ambiguity is treated as a fact of life,being called both "he"&"she" at his funeral.
"Rent" has catchy songs,spectacular production&a strong cast. Underneath its flashy&romantic facade,it's a thought-provoking musical. Rent is worth paying!
 Awesome Musical for ALL February 11, 2008
Saw this with a friend and had to buy it. Not only is the musical well done, with the majority of the Original Broadway Cast, but it has tons of extra features and deleted scenes.
A Rock Opera for all tastes February 8, 2008
The music ranges from true rock 'n roll songs to excellent Broadway musical numbers. So if you're not enjoying what they're singing at any given moment, just wait a bit and the tempo/mood will change soon enough. Best scenes: 'Light My Candle' and 'Tango Maureen'. The cast is perfect - most are from the Broadway production. New to the cast is Rosario Dawson, who may just be the most enticing East Village denizen you'll ever encounter. A bit slow at times, but a nice visual balance between gentrified NYC and the real nitty gritty of the bohemian scene.
AWESOME MOVIE... January 25, 2008
I am not much the musical soundtrack kinda guy but I have to tell you I was BLOWN AWAY at the Picture Quality & Sound (Blu-Ray). The songs are really catchy and they grow on you the more you listen/hear them! I highly recommend this movie, the story line is very today as well!
Time Well Spent January 24, 2008
I have viewed this movie many times and get something new every time I see it. It is an important message for the age we live in where the almighty dollar speaks above everything. It gives me hope to know that the characters in this movie are inspired by real people who value love and friendship above everything else.
I have read reviews that say the actors are too old to play these characters. This is not true. It is really inspiring to know that the original actors cared enough about their characters to play them on the screen. i would recommend this movie to anyone that wants to see a movie with great music, inspiring characters and a riveting storyline.
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