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Synopsis

Jonathan Larson's award-winning Broadway musical comes to the big screen in this story of a group of friends living in New York's East Village, all confronted with the realities of urban living including homelessness, drug abuse and AIDS.

Review

It became a part of Broadway folklore when writer-composer Jonathan Larson passed away just before the opening of his musical "Rent." The show, of course, went on to win multiple Tony Awards, not to mention speaking to a younger generation in musical terms. The film version, starring most of the original cast, arrives nearly ten years later; a little older and slightly more dated, but retaining the emotion and power that has made it one of Broadway's longest-running shows. A musical about AIDS and homelessness wouldn't, at first, appear to be the stuff of theatrical legend. But Larson's melodic, rock-flavored score and gallery of beguiling characters -- many of them living in a lower East Side tenement -- set the stage for a one-of-a-kind entertainment. Among them are roommates Mark (Rapp), an aspiring filmmaker, and Roger (Pascal), a songwriter who has AIDS; their neighbor Mimi (Dawson), who is attracted to Roger; their friend Tom Collins (Martin), who also is HIV-positive, and Tom's drag queen lover Angel (Heredia); and Mark's lesbian ex-girlfriend Maureen (Menzel) and her current lover Joanne (Thoms). How their lives intersect through love, friendship and song forms the core of Rent, a time capsule that nevertheless engages as each person learns that there is -- as one of its more famous songs suggests -- "no day like today." Look past the fact that these actors are at least a decade older than their characters, or the loss of a theatrical intimacy, and enjoy this energetic adaptation of a theatrical landmark.

-- David Bleiler

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $17.99 (2-disc Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396111554

Studio : Sony

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.4
Features:
Audio commentary: With Director Chris Columbus and selected cast members
Documentaries: "No Day But Today"
Deleted scenes and musical performances

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DVD Widescreen: $13.49 (Single-disc Version)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396179981

Studio : Sony

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.4, 2.4

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DVD Pan & Scan: $17.99 (2-disc Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396142374

Studio : Sony

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.33, 2.4
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: With Director Chris Columbus and selected cast members
Documentaries: "No Day But Today"
Deleted scenes and musical performances

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Blu-ray : $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396195080

Studio : Sony

Customer Reviews

EXTREMLY POWERFUL

LILsnake wrote on 06/11/2007:

I have just seen this movie for the first time. I did not realize it was a play. I haven't watched a musical this powerful ever in my life. Not that I watch musicals whenever they come out on film. I seldom ever watch them. This one caught my eye because it dealt with AIDS and the PEOPLE this horrific disease affects. (I am one of those people) As most Homosexual Men & Women are. Not to mention the Former drug users and Current users are. Also let's not forget their families. However this movie dealt with the more extended family. The FRIENDS to which this affected, This is the MOST IMPORTANT family in our world. If I had it my way Every Man, Woman, & Child would see this movie. I have never Bawled the way I did during this movie, and I don't move to tears easily. This movie was EXTREMLY POWERFUL. I was brought to tears when I saw "And The Music Played On" , BUT this one MADE ME CRY HARD!!! I would give this movie 1,000.000,000 stars if it were possible. I will watch it Over & Over as well. AND I GUARANTEE I WILL CRY EVERYTIME!!!

Rent Rocks

Buddhaman wrote on 03/03/2006:

Having seen the play, I was very excited to see Rent the movie. I was not disappointed. The songs will burn themselves into your memory! I was also glad that most of the performers from the stage play reprise their roles. Jesse L. Matin! Yummy! If you are a "Rent Head", you'll love this film and will watch it repeatedly!