Comments on: Rent: Coming Soon to a (Movie) Theater Near You

By: Tara

Tara — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:55:40 +0000

I actually just got back from seeing it in theatres and it was phenomenal. I’m a huge RENThead. I got to see the stage version with a touring cast in Toronto last March and it was fantaaaaastic! (no, not just fantastic)

Those who are expecting the broadway version to be similar to the 2005 movie will be disappointed. the broadway version covers a lot more and develops the characters better. i only wish i could have seen it w/ the original cast on broadway. oh well,

By: Guy from philly

Guy from philly — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:17:32 +0000

For anyone who can’t make it to NYC, I think this is an awesome way to showcase the actual play (and for any to follow). The differences between movie versions OF plays and a play are quite severe sometimes. For those that can’t afford to get to broadway to see them this is a great opportunity. I’ve seen it on broadway, in the traveling tour and the movie and there’s noticeable differences to all of them. Just the fact that a running broadway performance has a complete stage that it can modify to suit its needs makes a large difference between it and a traveling show – so even fans of the tour show can enjoy some new aspects. As far as it being specifically for RENT, I think it’s an awesome idea. It’s a great musical. The play is much more grim and sarcastic when compared to the upbeat musical movie. I’d definitely go see it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:08:16 +0000

I have seen Rent in New York and in Boston. This is a great opportunity for those that can’t travel to experience the awesomeness of the play! If you love Rent, how could you NOT want to see it any way you can!!!! The music is contagious and the cast is fantastic! June

By: Reads the Beet

Reads the Beet — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:11:25 +0000

Maybe nt the play, it would more depend on the play.
but anything Cirque du Soleil? Im on that shit like white on rice.

By: Abbi

Abbi — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:58:37 +0000

I liked rent.. and then it was ruined for me by people who obsess over it.
And this will just cause more annoying obsessions

By: swillz

swillz — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:01:34 +0000

no…two different experiences….meant to stay that way.

By: Star

Star — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:29:48 +0000

I remember reading that a bunch of fans banded together to make this happen. They made a petition or something, I’m not sure if this is happening because of them, or whatever, but I think its nice for people who loved the movie and don’t have the means to make it to New York before the show closes. I think its wonderful, especially since I’m one of the people who couldn’t make it to see it.

By: Evil Beet

Evil Beet — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:45:03 +0000

@Junkets:

LOL.

By: 'lise

'lise — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:40:33 +0000

YES YES YES YES YES!!! I’m sooo excited!!!

By: lkp

lkp — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:52:43 +0000

Actually, I saw this in New York too.. and it was awful. I was really disappointed because I liked the movie with the original cast but it really sucked when i saw it.. i wouldn’t see the movie.

By: Junkets

Junkets — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:44:12 +0000

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By: Persistent Cat

Persistent Cat — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:47:38 +0000

Who are the people that went to the Miley Cyrus concert movie? Young girls. Totally different demographic. I’ve seen concert movies and they can be ok but I don’t think it would translate well to Broadway performances.