Rent (2005)

I have been wanting to see this for so long. We tried to see it on Broadway when we were in New York but of course it was sold out...(interestingly enough, we ended up seeing Proof instead, which I have to watch for tomorrows blog) Then when it started traveling, it was downtown at some point, and missed it again. So I decided to just see the movie instead. I thought it was awesome. I know that most of the original broadway cast were in the movie as well, with a few adjustments. I thought this play (movie) was brilliant. I actually can't picture it as a stage play since it worked so well in movie format for me. The music was incredible. The plot was amazing, it reminded me of how quickly we have let AIDS fall to the back burner as far as things that America finds worth discussing or worrying about, and I think that is so sad. I really enjoyed this movie and I think I will probably end up buying it. I found myself singing "Seasons of Love" ever since I was done watching it. What a fantastic song!