Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
Starring: Will Chase, Shaun Earl, Eden Espinosa, Renee Goldsberry, Andrea GossDirector: Michael John Warren
Studio: Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Running Time: 165 minutes
DVD Release: February 3rd 2009
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DVD Review
Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. RENT is Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical, one of the longest running shows on Broadway.
User Reviews
Freakin' AMAZING!!!!! - Rating: 5/5
I had the pleasure of seeing this show live on Broadway with these particular actors near the end of the run. I have seen many shows on Broadway, but this show by far outshines them all. I just wish that I had seen this show with the original actors when it was first premiered in the late 90's. When the movie came out I was very excited because it gave me the chance to see the original actors in their element. The downside is although the movie was great, it does take away from the stage version. After seeing the show with the latest actors, I was very impressed. The music for this production is amazing. Jonathan knew what he was doing when he wrote this and it is really sad that he didn't get the chance to see the outstanding feedback Rent has recieved. Will Chase and Shaun Earl play the parts of Roger and Mark with great honesty and although they could never replace Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the efforts they gave were 100% AMAZING!! If you haven't see this show, what are you waiting for. Purchase or rent this. You won't be sorry.
I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A MORE INSPIRING DVD! --EVER. - Rating: 5/5
I knew that I would be entertained when I sat and pressed play on the DVD player. I dimmed the lights and prepared myself for a fun ride of Rent. But little did I know that I would be transformed by the end of the DVD. I can sincerely say that this is why theatre exists! The bond between cast mates is unlike anything else in the world. Being in the audience of a great show offers the understanding of what true magic really is. ...A movie is nothing compared to the stage production of any show. But this theatre performance in film completely blew...me...AWAY....
I was watching this with two friends and we found ourselves bursting in thunderous laughing. Only to be halted by a gut gripping cry, shared by us all. The further the show goes on, the further you are seduced by this cast and their stories. I can honestly say that I recommend this Broadway performance of Rent on DVD to every single person. I have been housebound for almost two years now due to a crippling case of chronic fatigue syndrome. For the first time in so so very long, I felt like I was able to leave the house again and relive the most beautiful stage production that I have ever seen... Rent.
Broadway "Rent" - Rating: 4/5
"Rent" is a fantastic show, however, we were disappointed that this one did not star two of the original cast: Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. The filming would have been better without closeups and seen more as an audience member would have viewed it. It is still a great show to see and the music is incredible. We really enjoyed the bonus features!
Amazing - Rating: 5/5
Everything the Hollywood-version should have been. The cast may not be quite as good, but the camera work is really great. Worth every penny.
Excellent cast, great film! - Rating: 5/5
I bought this as a gift for a friend who is obsessed with RENT, and she absolutely loves it! I watched it, too, and I think it is a great version of the Broadway show on film. The cast is very good, and I saw many of them in a recent tour cast in Chicago. The camera work is visually interesting, and the way that they represent the stage version is very good. Recommended to anyone who wants to understand the stage version.
