this was a great way for those of us who couldn't make it out to the last show to enjoy the finale of the play that has such an important role in many of our lives. Watching this movie was a completly different and rewarding experience then seeing the play. I could see the actors sweat and tears and it made the show that much more moving for me. I would reccommend this movie to ANYONE who would want to have the RENT experience over the hollywood version. I really hope this is released on d.v.d. I only wish the camera man panned out more since the people in the background play such an important role in the show, all in all however this was an amazing experience.