So I have seen Rent 70 times( not rounding up) at the theater. A few friends of mine use to be in, so I went a lot. I did not know what to expect when i was going to the Movie. it took me a little to get use to all the close up shots. Once I did, I loved it... I thought it was great. Was it as good as seeing it in the theatre? No, you dont get the energy as much. However i took a friend that had never seen it and she loved it.:)