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Awesome Broadway
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Clifton, NJ
I enjoyed this version of Rent even more than the other 2 times I saw it on Broadway and definitely better than the movie. I wish more Broadway shows did showings like this. Even though it was a little pricey for a movie ticket, it was still way cheaper than a theatre ticket! This cast was absolutely amazing, BY FAR THE BEST!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great way to close out a show!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Seattle, WA
Loved it! I've seen Rent many times and was sad that I couldn't get to New York for the final performance. This was a nice substitute. Great show. I hope they release this on video. It was worth every penny.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Cincinnati, OH
This was an amazing film--I recommend it to anyone who likes Rent. It was like having the best seats in the house (better, really, because of the close-ups) at a play.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Now we can see what all the fuss was about!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Lehigh Valley, PA
Our family enjoyed the movie, but missed any chance to see the show live. While the movie was certainly faithful, this version of the complete show let us spend more time getting to know the characters we love from the movie, and getting to meet some who didn't make the cut. As good as the movie was, now we can see what all the fuss was about!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Tampa, FL
I was pleasantly surprised with the way this was filmed and edited. You get the feel of being there live, with the added close ups and angles you don't get to see in person.
The performances are amazing --- all top notch and emotionally moving. These actors really hit it right for such an important event.
I loved it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Amazing Experience
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Seattle, Washington
This production was incredible. A million times better than the film version, which was all that I'd seen of Rent prior -- now I understand what all the fuss is about. Takes you on an incredible journey with great characters and songs, and I recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in musicals. The filming of this stage production is good too -- there are some very nice close up shots. That said, I would have liked for them to pan out more to see the whole stage during the big group numbers. Other than that quibble, this is really a movie that you don't want to miss, and I sincerely hope that Sony eventually releases a DVD (along with a soundtrack!).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Need the DVD
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from TX
I have loved RENT for 12 years and seen it on stage more times than I can count. THIS experience was my absolute favorite BY FAR! There are so many details you can miss seeing it live even sitting in the front row. The closeups and the camera angles were brilliant and allowed the audience to pick up on so many pieces of the story they may have missed otherwise. I felt more a part of the story than I ever have. The only thing that would have made the experience any better is if I could one day experience it again on DVD. Please, please someone - make the DVD available to us diehard fans for all of posterity! I'll pay the $20 all over again and then some!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Must-See for all Rentheads
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Daytona Beach, FL
If you never got to see Rent on Broadway, this is the next best thing. I think all Rentheads owe it to themselves to see this version of it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent!!!!!!!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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This movie was amazing. I loved the camera angles and it made it seem like we were there in the front seat at the actual play. I loved everything about it, the music, the real and raw emotion was just fantastic.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Rent Filmed Live On Broadway
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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This filming of the Broadway play is excellent! I've seen the play in New York 9 times within the past two years, and seeing this movie gave me the same feeling as being in the Nederlander. I just wanted to clap and cheer on the characters during the play, and I also wanted to "MOOO", but I had to restrain myself. I liked the close-ups because it gave each character more emotion that is hard to see when you're in the audience at the Nederlander. However, I do feel that some of the play was lost with the zoom-ins because we lost what has happening in other parts of the stage. I did love it though, and I would love to buy it if it comes out to DVD. It's a well-done tribute to Jonathan Larson and his brilliant work.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
awesome!!!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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i'm a renthead, seen it on bway and on tour many times, and i thought this production was fantastic!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
AWESOME
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Boston, MA
OMG - SOOOO good! I wasn't expecting it to be filmed the way it was with close ups and what not, soo soo soo good! Def would go see this again and again.... I hope they release it on DVD!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Great opportunity!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Az.
I loved seeing Rent as it was performed live on the big screen! Should be done more often! You only get one perspective sitting in a stationary seat in an auditorium. I've seen Rent several times, and would not trade that energy and live experience for the world, but this was SUCH A TREAT! To actually see the slightest expressions that are wasted on row 20 seats! There should've been a big tribute at the end for Jonothan Larsen and the original cast, otherwise fantastic! Huge opportunity to get people who are reluctant to spend $80-$150, interested in theater! Should be done with every "original" cast though. What a wonderful way to imortalize their performances!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
It still makes me cry...
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from B.F.. Ohio
Rent captured on film in this manner was truly amazing. For those who saw the film version and felt confused, and empty after need to see this film, and experience Rent in the manner in which it was meant to be seen. Having seen the show live over 100 times, this film captures the excitement, and emotion that only live theater can give you....
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Rent
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Rhode Island
omfg it was AMAZING! besides the changes in the audio =[ it was absolutely fantastic! saw this cast live 4 times, and altogether 5 times on broadway, luved eht movie and i cant wait till this comes out on dvd! i noticed many things i didnt get a chance to notice when i was in the theater- many lines that i didnt catch in some ofthe songs like contact or christmas bells- saw it yesterday and going again today!! a-F*CKING -mazing!!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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Great movie. The acting is great. Lots of actions and very funny.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Rent
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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Exceeded my expectations - the filming of the play was very well done
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 Stars Is Not Enough...
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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I was a bit hesitant about seeing this movie because I have seen the musical performed live on Broadway three times and I doubted that a filmed version could come close to the power that radiates from it. I was pleasantly surprised. With this movie you got to experience the magic of RENT both far away and up close, not to mention at angles that no one has ever seen. For someone who hasn't seen RENT live, this is the next best thing. It's amazing, it truly captures the spirit and power of RENT and you truly find yourself believing you are seeing it live. I'd recommend this movie to anyone, because RENT has the power to touch anyone no matter who they are.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
RENT HEAD
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Maple Grove, MN
I have seen RENT live 5 times; My first time I got to sit very very close to the stage. It's been over 10 yrs, that I've been able to see up close acting and this was a perfect opportunity. I cried at different parts because I saw Mimi's tears and Roger's emotion (to name a couple) that I couldn't see sitting up on the mezzanine. I would have enjoyed the sound to have been louder. Overall, I enjoyed it. I don't think that anyone can complain about this opportunity to watch RENT this way. I love RENT no matter how it's given to me. Thank you to the Larson family!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Great cast, not so great cinematography
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Cincinnati, OH
The cast was really good and as many times as I have seen the stage version, I noticed new things b/c of some of the shots the camera was able to do. However, the camera was so focused on close up shots of faces, that I felt a lot of things were lost as well. It's a stage showing, it's made for you to see everything on stage. And while some close-ups were great so you could catch things, that's not the only thing that a camera can do. And you don't have to be THAT close up. It actually took away some of the magic for me. I could tell when one actress had a cough drop and you could see people's teeth fillings. Quite unnecessary.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Rent - On Broadway
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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I've seen the show live many times as well as the movie. This was by far the most enjoyable of them all. The way it was shot gave the viewer a first row experience. It made such a difference to see the performers up close and so connected. It was a wonderful movie going experience.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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seeing rent on broadway in the movie theaters was really an amazing eperience. i loved how they got all the different camera angles and the intermission and even the original cast on stage at the end. it really was an excellent movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Rent is fantastic
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Las Vegas
I have been to the play a few times and own the other movie. I love the music and I thought it was filmed very well. I will be buying this when it is available.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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rent live
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from New York NY
Having seen the play several times, I was curious how it would be filmed. I was impressed that the camera was up close and personal, not from the audience's viewpoint. It gave the play a whole new vision to be that close. The movie captured the thrill of the final performance in NYC. I want it on DVD!!!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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great acting
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Jacksonville, FL
I've never seen Rent live but really enjoyed this production. Filming of the show and the acting was great. Even though the theater I saw it at was half empty, the passion of the show as felt throughout the theater. I would recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Beautifully done
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Chicago, IL
I've seen the show several times on Broadway and tours. I feel like I know the show backwards and forwards, but the great camera work gave me a look at the show I've never seen before. Thank you for the amazing close-ups that allowed the audience to REALLY see the emotion on the actors' faces.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Most Emotional Culmination of Musical Theater
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from New York, NY
The last performance of RENT was by far the most emotional in its history. I have never been more moved by any production on Broadway, and the chance to see the final performance with the return of the original cast truly touched me. I was quietly sobbing for the whole two and a half hours! Not out of sadness, but simply because of the story's depictioin of the triumph of the human spirit through love and friendship. I would not only recommend this movie, I would force as many people as I could to see it. If you can't appreciate RENT, you have no soul.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Phenomenal
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Deland, FL
The 2005 movie and live performances do not compare to this. It was a completely different experience. You are so close to the performers and see the little things that are missed in the audience of a live performance. The tears on the actor's faces, their anguise and their joy are so much more evident due to the fact that you feel as though you are on the stage with them. I have never cried while watching the movie or seeing the live performance though I have gotten choked up. But watching this, the tears were streaming down my face.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Do not RENT! Own it!!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from Fort Worth, TX
I hope this movie comes out on DVD. I can't wait to own this movie and watch it over and over again.
I wish that more Broadway shows would be filmed so that we in the rest of America can see classic and fantastic shows in the comfort of our local theatre.
A little too pricey! Come down on the price!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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AMAZING!
PostedSeptember 28, 2008
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from New Jersey
I have seen Rent on Broadway 7 times, but have never seen it close up. The filming allowed you to see the emotions and facial expressions of the actors and made it that much more amazing. I would see it again and again if I could! It makes me so sad to think that I won't be able to see it on Broadway anymore =(
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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