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Rent (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Directed byChris Columbus and Jeffrey Schwarz
CastTaye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rod Arrants, Brian Delate and Anna Deavere Smith
Theatrical ReleaseNovember 23, 2005
DVD ReleaseFebruary 21, 2006
Running Time135 minutes
MPAA RatingPG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
UPC Code043396111554
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Languages: English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed - Dolby Digital 5.1)
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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.0 (375 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteIS THERE A WORD BETTER THAN EXCELLENT?Quote
This was my "first" exposure to RENT so I had nothing to compare it to.
I absolutely fell in love with the movie and all of the characters especially Tracie Thoms! I have all of my friends and family addicted to the movie now. I am now officially a RENT HEAD! I am so sad that I missed an entire decade of RENT. I loved the overall theme of the movie which for me was simply, LOVE, TRUE FRIENDSHIPS AND FAMILY! Tracie Thoms was so convincing in her role, it was so moving, I have cried every time, especially on the cemetary scene. I thought that everyone did an excellent job. It is so funny because, my favorite songs change from week to week and my favorite character changes from week to week;but, Tracie Thoms is my all time favorite! I was one of the people who paid the $20 to see the final stage performance at the movie theatre and I will be attending the stage performance in my city next month. TAKE A CHANGE ON THIS ONE, YOU WON'T REGRET IT! December 29, 2008

rating: 2 Quote2 stars out of 4Quote
The Bottom Line:

A perfect example of a play that needs a live audience, Rent simply doesn't work as a film: characters and scenes that worked on Broadway fall painfully flat on celluloid.
December 24, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteWhat a great Movie!Quote
I always planned to see Rent (the stage version) I pass the Nederlander Theatre ALL THE TIME. I just didn't do it. When the movie came out I planned to go to and see it. (I didn't)

One I was stuck in bed with a badly sprained ankle & I ound a website where you can watch entire movies for free online. I found myself thinking of what movies I wanted to see but hadn't, I thought of Rent and pleased when the search engine had found it. I realized then that I wanted to see it for 3 years, I didn't even realize it had been out that long.

Anyways I watched it & was blown away.

I was going to wait until the holidays and ask for it as a gift, but the message of Rent had already sunk in too deep & was tired of waiting for tomorrow - NO DAY BUT TODAY right? The first day I was back on my feet I went out & purchased the 2-disc DVD & the soundtrack.

I have been listening to the soundtrack ever since & I have watched the movie at least 3 times a week since I bought it.

It is either a love or hate thing. None of my friends get it, but that's okay, it means something to me. It has changed my whole perception on life and what's important.

It's a great movie & the music is incredible. Jonathan Larson made something real. His effort causes me to question my own motives and my own abilities. Just what could I contribute if I put today first? November 22, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteExcellent!Quote
An amazing movie that does justice to the original stage production. Performances are wonderful. November 7, 2008

rating: 5 Quotegreat movie, great storylineQuote
RENT is the best musical out there. The rock opera mix is perfect, and it is a must buy for musical lovers out there. However, some may find the contents a little disturbing due to the fact that it is during the AIDS pandemic (IDK if that's what it would be called really). All in all..Great Movie. October 24, 2008

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