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Rent, the show that in 1996 gave voice to a Broadway generation, has finally become an energetic, passionate, and touching movie musical. Based loosely on Puccini'sLa Bohème, it focuses on the year in the life of a group of friends in New York's East Village--"bohemians" who live carefree lives of art, music, sex, and drugs. Well, carefree until Mark, an aspiring filmmaker (Anthony Rapp), and Roger, an aspiring songwriter (Adam Pascal), find out they owe a year's rent to Benny (Taye Diggs), a former friend who had promised them free residence when he married the landlord's daughter. Roger has also attracted the attention of his downstairs neighbor, Mimi (Rosario Dawson), while Mark's former girlfriend, Maureen (Idina Menzel), has found a new romance in a lawyer named Joanne (Tracie Thoms). Philosophy professor Tom (Jesse L. Martin) finds his soul mate in drag queen Angel (Wilson Jermaine Heredia). But because this is the late-'80s, the threat of AIDS is always present.
Cast:
Anna Deavere Smith,
James Cranna,
R.C. Ormond,
Rosario Dawson,
Joel Sweto,
Taye Diggs,
Darryl Chan,
Shaun Earl,
Sarah Silverman,
Anthony Rapp,
Kevin Stea,
Adam Pascal,
Jesse L. Martin,
Wilson Jermaine Heredia,
Idina Menzel,
Tracie Thoms,
Brian Delate,
Randy Graff,
Daniel London,
David Fine,
Cory Duval,
Kimberly Payne Williams,
John C. Champion,
Sharon Ferrol,
Rod Arrants,
Eleanor Columbus,
Clarke P.Devereux,
Darryl Edwards,
Aaron Lohr,
Porscha Radcliffe,
Aisha de Haas,
Liz Ramos,
Nick Scoggin,
Linda Cevallos,
Jennifer Siebel,
Julia Roth,
Tara Nicole Hughes,
Liisa Cohen,
MacKenzie Firgens,
Ken Clark,
David Stewart,
Wayne Wilcox,
Jason Foster,
Vivis Colombetti,
Stephen Payne,
Matthew McCollum,
Brendan Columbus,
Austin Shea,
Bianca Sams,
Heather Barberie,
Kristin Medwick,
Katie Weber,
Angela McConnell,
Jamielyn Duggin,
Feleciana Stevenson,
Damia Foti,
Laura Padierne,
Kevin Hagan,
Michael Rosales,
Niyuk Hairell,
Larissa Kierman,
Marco De La Cruz,
Ericka Harden,
Truc Luong,
Megan Biolchini,
Titus West,
Renda Pettis,
Alison De Oliveira,
Debbie De Coudreaux,
Chris Chalk,
Coren Rosey,
Matthew Dickens,
Troy Christian,
Gigi Hunter,
Robert Prescott Lee,
Sebastien Poffet,
Roosevelt Fienoury,
Mike Garibaldi,
Kevin Blackton,
Bettina Devin,
Corinne Blum,
Annie Barnathan,
Marcos Estebez,
Emily Rahe,
Nicole Cherie Flores,
James Anthony Cotton
Director: Chris Columbus
Genre: Comedy, Music, Musical
Release Date: November 23, 2005
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2hrs 15min
Director: Chris Columbus
Genre: Comedy, Music, Musical
Release Date: November 23, 2005
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2hrs 15min
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I have seen this show multiple times. Once with Niel Patrick Harris as Mark. It was awesome.
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review by arichards.
November 22, 2008
I watched this movie late last night Watched it again today I've never seen a better film It took my breath away Music, dancing, drama, love The acting is intense And when I reached the "tango" scene I gave up all pretence Towards the end I dropped my guard I sobbed, and then I cried The tears poured down upon my cheeks And they would not subside … more
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Pros: truly emotional performances, fantastic music, solid adaptation Cons: It's only 2 hours long The Bottom Line: Rent is one of the best movies of last year. Featuring fine music and wonderful performances, this is a must-see. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. Operas are a unique art form. Either you love them or hate them. And when they deal with controversial subject matter, that … more
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Having seen RENT on the stage with the eardrum assaulting, miked sound from each performer's head mike coupled with the small but deadly 'pit band' this viewer rented this film with trepidation. And after paying close attention to the transfer of the play to the screen little has change in feelings about this work. Loosely based on Puccini's 'La Boheme' (with some direct quotes in the score) this musical drama has much to say about AIDS, kids as artists, survival, all forms … more
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