As some of you know I'm a musical theater person. And, since one of my favorite musicals is Rent I am what is called a "Renthead!" So... being the Rent head that I am I went and saw it today.
The most inspiring musical on Broadway has now become the most exciting film in the theaters this Thanksgiving.
Rent, a movie musical is all about friendships, relationships, and losing the one you love. However, it is set in New York City 1989-1990, and it's the slums. So, there are drugs, strip clubs, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome aka AIDS involved. But, just as a warning there are 2 gay men, and 2 lesbian women.
It has the original cast from when it frist opened on Broadway, except for two women (caracter names Joanne and Mimi). However, their replacements did an amazing job in the rolls they played, and deserve awards!
By now you're probably wondeing how someone could make a movie muscal out of what I've told you so far. Well, it's all Rock music, so none of it is like the old fashioned musicals. It's got electric guitars, bases, drums like no other, key boards, and some more orchestral instruments too. Mostly, however, it's rock.
I have to admit, I cried... hard, but it was sad. However, it was hillarious at the same time! However, be fore warned that there is bisexual kissing, not to mention swear words (but, I doubt you care about those). It's an emotional rollercoaster like you wouldn't believe!
I give it a 10 out of 10. The music was awesome, the acting incredible, and easily the best movie I've seen in a long time. My suggestion: GO SEE IT BEFORE IT LEAVES THEATERS!
