Review of Rent (2005) by Nickb — 26 Nov 2005

A self-proclaimed "Renthead," I hoped I was going to enjoy the film. I didn't. The charm, bite, and character of the musical didn't transfer well enough to the big screen. I thought they handled it well, the cast was great with what they were given, but there is something missing.

There is no "so what" factor. The movie just sort of sits there. And there were way too many cheesey moments that were too far fetched for an audience to buy into. Angel and Collins running down the street singing "I Will Cover You," the god-awful exploitation of Rosario Dawson's Mimi, and a lack of sympathy for the film characters all added to a so-so show.

The negative aside, it is still a solid musical with flare and gusto, but I would save your 10 bucks and put your money towards something better, like the actual stage show.