RENT

3.5

Synopsis:

This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.

Quick Thoughts:

“RENT” has a very special place in my heart and is one of a few key shows that are among my favorites. When the musical opened on Broadway in 1994, it took Broadway and the theatre world by a storm, and it wasn’t just because of the tragedy of the show’s writer, Jonathan Larson, passing away in the morning of the first preview show Off-Broadway. However, this is the film adaptation of the award winning stage musical. Overall, RENT is a good film to watch if you do not know the musical well – but they made some problematic changes. It was a great option to see the musical on the big screen. However, since they filmed the final performance of the musical before it closed on Broadway, I’d actually encourage everyone who has never seen the show live to watch that film before watching this film version. But no matter which version and format you choose, the message still rings clear: No Day But Today!