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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
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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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 How we gonna pay...to repeatedly see an awesome movie? November 24, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Most recent movie remakes either were horrible (Dukes of Hazzard) or indescribably horrible (Bewitched). People responsible for those adaptations were so blinded by a chance of their picture making money that they consequently forgot to craft a product which actually WOULD make money.
Fortunately, Christopher Columbus remembered when adapting Jonathan Larsen's 1996 hit musical RENT. Chronicling `a year in the life' of New York bohemians, RENT has previously been described as my generation's HAIR.
This musical-film also deals with angst, love, tragedy, paired with lots of sociopolitical commentary. A group of artists' wrestles with AIDS, activism, personal addictions, and the politics of a former friend/roommate who wants to gentrify the area after he wed the landlord's daughter. He is now the elitist which he had once railed against---and the others are still fighting.
I was ecstatic when I found out that my favorite musical was being adapted by the movies; then grew skeptical about the potential product's quality. I am elated to confirm that RENT is not among the `motion picture adaptation' causalities. It should become a `textbook example' of how GREAT movie adaptations are made.
Most of the original (as in THE ORIGIAL) Broadway cast reprised roles for the movie. Because these actors had already invested so much time into the parts, they naturally wanted to do a good job on screen. I never got the impression they were calling in the lines, and therefore was genuinely sad when the movie ended----only because the picture was now over. I hadn't gotten that involved into a movie since I was a little kid.
I particularly liked Anthony Rapp (Mark)'s acting and think that the character whom I act the most like is Maureen (Idina Menzel), the angry young activist lover of Joanne Jefferson (Tracie Thoms).
I (of course!) knew ALL of RENT's musical numbers by heart before going into the movie theater, but finally seeing it on-screen and generally unaltered was a delightful experience. Absence of the `message machine' breaks in this movie genuinely did not bother me. This screenplay did not attempt to add anything into the characters as `compensation' for theater modifications and therefore prevented its own candle from going out.
In another plus, it eschewed recent "sitcom-Disneyfied" portrayals of New York City to instead pointedly acknowledge cities as places where people are deal with life and death issues.
Wonderful Movie... November 24, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
A movie that not only has great casting and plot but excellent soundtrack. If you love the songs and the play you will love this movie. If you haven't really been around either, my advise would be to go see this movie. It was perfectly casted and transitioned well to big screen. You will begin to get caught up in the story line from people that battle drug addictions, to love lost, to death, to friendship. A must see for any movie fan who wants their money's worth!
Possibly The Best Big Screen Musical Adaptation Since The Sound Of Music November 24, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
"The Sound Of Music," while not my favorite Broadway show, is probably one of the best movie adaptations of a broadway musical...until now. I admit, going into "Rent", I had high expectations and I was a little nervous. However all of my expectations were surpassed by this incredible film. That's right...this is a film in every aspect of the word. The direction, cinematography, performances and script were all first rate. Kudos to Mr. Columbus. That's not to say that there aren't a few flaws, minor as they may be. The film is set in 1989 and there is mention of the movie "Thelma and Loiuse" which had not been released yet. Also, everything in the "second act" does seem kind of rushed, but the film being at 2 hours and fifteen minutes the audience does not feel cheated. All in all this is a magnificent film, not just for musical theater geeks like myself, but also for anyone with a heart and the passion to dream and not let anyone take those dreams away. Do yourself a favor this Christmas and pay your rent.
Rent Rocked The House! November 24, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This review will be simple. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE THIS MOVIE! The story, the music the characters will move you and will take you on a emotional roller coaster ride that will break even the strongest of movie-goers. You will Laugh, Cry , and Scream. Basically go see this on the big screen you will not be disapointed!
Phenomenal November 24, 2005
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wow. Having seen Rent 5 times, in three states and 2 different countries, I honestly didn't care if the movie was a religious follower of the play; I didn't care that some of the 'original' players were not along for the ride. The stage version is my favorite musical of all time, and I've seen plenty of them. Every time I've gone to see the show it's because I 'just want to see it one more time..' which inevitably leads to just one more, and just one more.
The movie is as magical as the show. In a scant 2 hours and 15 minutes (the time flies by) the whole story is told. Some of the details have changed, and die-hards have dissected those differences enough that I don't feel the need to recap them again here. Suffice it to say, RENT captured a distinct time - the late 80's/early 90's and the AIDS epidemic at its most lethal - and the many different ways a group of friends dealt with the tragedy. How amazing it is that even though AIDS is less of a death sentence today (at least in America) than it was at that time, the story is still as powerful and relevant as it was when Jonathan Larson wrote it back then.
If you truly loved the show, you won't nitpick the finer details of things that were changed; rather, you'll be grateful that it's been committed to film for good. If you don't like musicals, you will likely not like this film. But if you want to see a moving movie musical, it's hard to beat RENT.
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