Ooooo ... another clip. Thanks!

Anything with Tracie singing is golden. Y'all rock.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! LOL!

i thought that starting the movie with the actors on the stage that rent was on was great. I loved it when the actors did it after the intermission during the play but i think i like it better in the beginning. GOOD JOB GUYS!!!! RENT is my favorite play, and now its my favorite movie!!!!

I really wanted to thank everyone who took part in creating this movie, not just the actors, but the film crew, Chris Columbus, the Larsons and especially the late Jonathan Larson. I can't imagine what my life would be like without Rent. What a beautiful experience!

I think after seeing this movie, everyone will remember the love!

All I can say...AMAZING! Love every bit of this movie!! Best movie ever and sooooo inspirational!!! Love it!

cute!

Hey! My name's Sarah, and I'm a HUGE 'rent' fan. I just saw the movie, and IT WAS THE BEST THING EVER!!!!!!!!! IT WAS AMAZING!!! I'M STILL SO SURPRISED!!! All other 'Rent' fans: Go see the movie even if the Boston Globe gave it 2 stars!! It was soooooo worth 50!!!!!!!!!!

Bye for now! To everyone who reads this: Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to see this in half an hour...FINALLY! I'm so excited and can't wait. it's finally here!!

These are gonna have to hold me over until I can go see it! But it just looks amazing!!

Hey, just saw the movie and it was amazing. This was such an awesome way to start the show, having everyone on stage singing. My friend and I plan on seeing it about 525,600 more times ;-) You guys rocked! Thank you so much for bringing this to the big screen!

The movie was absoutely AMAZING!! it is definately the best movie i have ever seen! I saw it 3 times today and cried every time! BTW Adam you are amazing! I loved the scene when you were on the cliffs singing "what you own" you were amazing! EVERYONE was amazing!!! I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was an amazing scene to open the movie with. It really got people into the spirit of RENT, although when part bbegan to play, my mom thought the movie was ending. I love how all of the actors were truly into the song, moving gracefully with each and every note.

Am I the first one to post? Probably not, but whatever!
I haven't seen it yet!!! AHHH! Only 1 more hour left until I do though!!! I'm sure it's going to be AWESOME!!!

Becks

The movie was amazing! I cried when Angel died and I cried at the end because it was so moving. The movie was more amazing than i ever imagined it could have been. Chris Columbus, and other production people, you did an amazing job forming an onstage musical into a "in real life" movie. I felt like i was there in NYC. I could see the homelessness and the poverty, but also the happiness and the joy of 8 friends. Idina, Rosario, Wilson, Jesse, Anthony, Adam, Tracie, Taye- you are the most amazing singers broadway and hollywood has ever seen. Your voices just have an effect that makes me feel like I can do anything. I can rule the world! You are ALL my heros and you will always be my inspiration. THank you SO much for giving us all a film that we will cherish and love and refer to when we are in hard times (and also in good times!) Rent was amazing. I plan to see it a billion more times!! I love it! GREAT WORK!!!
I LOVE YOU IDINA!!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!!!!! =)
RENT IS LOVE!!!!!!

The play is amazing, and the movie was amazingly done. This clip is gorgeous and the solos sung by Tracie Thoms and Jesse Martin are beautiful. Well Done.

I just got back from seeing the movie...it is amazing...beyond amazing...you all did such a great job adapting it to film...all of you (crew included) are so talented...I can't get over how great it was...I hope everyone likes it as much as I did...it was so good...wow...absolutely phenomenal...ok I'm rambling...I just wanted to say I LOVED IT!
Andrea

OMG....im sooo excited thatit came out todayy!!! it was absolutely amazing...especially you and idina!!!once again it was awesome...the whole show

AMAZING CLIP!!

I saw it today--

it was so amazing (traci, you were beautiful...same with idina...you guyz had CHEMISTRY!)

rock on!

xoxo
skylar

I love this clip. But even more so, I loved the movie. It was amazing. I cried. It was life changing.

We used to listen to this song off the original sound track years ago before every show/play in high school. Just listening to the opening chords gives me chills!!! Watching the scene in the theatre today made cry!!

I just wanted to tell everyone that this film was absolutely amazing. I saw it twice today and I loved it, it was everything I was hoping it would be. It doesn't matter what any of the critics think, it seems as though the Rent fans love it (which is all that really matters). Also, alot of other people really love it now too...and I think the movie is spreading the message, whether it's received or not on the critics level, isn't important and certainly is not what Rent is about in the first place. And I just wanted to say thank you to all the actors who came back to a role that they could have easily forgotten about....as so many actors do. And thank you to the two newcomers for letting their enthusiasm for the project shine through in their roles. And thank you to Chris Columbus who did the right thing by casting the originals...no matter what anyone else says about it. This film will live on forever as it should be. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

seeing rent in an hour!!! can't wait!!

YOU ARE THE BEST JOANNE EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD/UNIVERSE....just thought you'd like to know...

-Katie L

I just got back from the movie and I LOVED it. I forgot how intensely powerful adding the visual to the soundtrack really is.

LOVED THE MOVIE!!! TRACIE, I HAVE SEEN THE PLAY TWICE AND I JUST HAVE TO SAY YOU AND IDINA ARE THE BEST "MAUREEN AND JOANNE" I HAVE SEEN!!!

LOVE TO THE ENTIRE CAST, LINDSEY

i just got home from seeing this movie that i have been waiting YEARS to see, i have been a giant fan of the musical for about 9 years now and seen it about 28 times and i will surely see the movie about 100 times..i have tivo all of you to make sure i do not miss an interview or a performance..i am doing 3 songs for my xmas party @work RENT, SEASONS OF LOVE AND NO DAY BUT TODAY..
it is really hard to get people to feel the passion i have for this musical when they have never seen it, so i took about 8 of the people that i picked to perform with me to see the movie.
Boy, what a reaction!!!!!
They LOVED it and now they feel the passion!!!!!
Rent has been a part of my life and i truly live by the words of every song..I have made so many RENTHEADS..i should get royalties!!!!
the movie was great and it took all my self control not to get up and sing along.
i know we will never be as dynamic as you guys, but the passion is in our hearts and souls so we hope to do well..
thank you Jonathan & family for bringing such joy and love to my heart.
to the whole cast, you guys rock harder than anyone i know, i adore your voices and not a day goes by in the last 9 years that i don't listen to the rent cd..I LOVE RENT!!!!!! SO MUCH!!!!

I loved this movie. It was incredible. Words can not even begin to express how wonderfully amazing, and spectacular this movie was. I can not say enough about this film, it is just amazing.

I just saw Rent for the 2nd time...and I'm seriously sooo overcome with emotion right now. I don't know what it is...ahh!! Freaking Tracie...at the part when you start crying at the end of "Goodbye Love" (well...the first "movement")...AHH! I can-not-HANDLE-THAT!!!! I can't even describe how much this movie has moved me...I've never seen the musical (feel free to verbally abuse me....NOW!), and I don't know if I will ever be able to afford it, but if not--I'm not heartbroken. This movie delivers Mr. Larson's masterpiece to EVERYBODY. I love the fact that it's rated pg-13, so that's even more people who can see it. It is SO MUCH BETTER THE SECOND TIME! I watched everything under a microscope..every reaction, every bulging neck vein, every tear, every movement. It was all splendid...flawless. Okay I'm offically Tracie's biggest fan. If you need somebody to get your coffe,to wash your car, or to walk your dog-- I'll get the fan club I'm about to form to do it. Hah..okay, no I really have a sickening amount of respect for you, and you've really become an inspiration to me. You are overwhelmingly talented, absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and just amazing. Ahh...but you make me cry, I don't know if I like that...okay yeah I do. GREAT movie, you and Idina make the best couple EVER (besides she and Taye of coarse..), your chemistry was spectacular, and overall: W=O=W! I have to spend Thanksgiving all alone tommarow (only 18..1st time away from home..and literally ALL ALONE!), and I wasn't emotional about it until I saw this movie all about love and community....gah! Oh well-- thanks for making this masterpiece something that EVERYBODY can enjoy FOREVER!

Emma
Kew Gardens, NY

love it! and i just came back from the movie and i LOVED IT!!!!!!! my fav movie of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 i cried like a baby..i knew i would! BRING KLEENEX!! becuz i forgot and had 2 go 2 the bathroom to gte some toilet paper...it only absorbs so much water!!.lol anyway! GREAT going 2 c it atleast 15465156478465 times!lol

Stefie<3
i heart Wilson!

Easily the best movie I've ever seen in theatres. Mr. Columbus, you've even beat out my excitement the night of Harry Potter 1. Congratulations! I'm extremely moved.

I saw the first show at the theatre where I live this morning. It was a beautiful movie and it conveyed so much more emotion than when I saw the show in Cincinatti this past winter. Maybe it was the actors, maybe it was the more relaxed surroundings of a movie theatre. But I loved the movie and I loved the cast and it makes it all the better to have been these blogs and hearing what everyone has had to say about the process of the movie. Everyone involved seems to proud of what they've done and they should be. The movie is beautiful, the show is beautiful, and I'm so glad that we've been so included up to this point.

Just saw the movie! Wow, it was AMAZING. I didn't think I was going to cry, but then I just started crying hysterically at the end. Great job!!!

I just got back from (finally) seeing it and am still very much in awe.

You guys are so amazing and I think I'm just going to move into the movie theater the film is showing in, because I can't get enough of it.

Much Love,
Danielle

I have always been a huge RENThead. I expected to be moved by the movie, but not to the extent that I was. I literally screamed as soon as I heard the music starting, and within SECONDS of the movie beginning, in the first line of SEASONS OF LOVE, I was already crying. It was better than I could have ever imagined. As soon as Adam started ONE SONG GLORY I was sobbing again. Basically throughout the whole movie. You should know that the newspaper where I live (Austin) gave it FOUR STARS!!!!!! It deserves nothing but that.
It is my favorite movie of all time.
THANK YOU.

OMG!!! I went to go see RENT with my boyfriend today and it was SOOO AMAZING!!! Everyone should really go!!! I love you all so much!!!!!!!!!

the movie was FANTASTIC! It doesn't beat the play of course but Chris Columbus did an AMAZING job! I'm sure Jonathan Larson is smiling from heaven! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to portray this beautiful story on film! God Bless the Larson family and HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!....

~satisfied renthead~

I just saw the movie and cannot get it out of my head. It was truly beautiful and extremely moving. It translated so well onto the sceen and you could really tell how much all of you love the material! Thank you Mr. Columbus for making this movie and giving so many people the opportunity to see this amazing musical!

Just saw the movie this afternoon and really enjoyed it. It's very hard to make a movie from a play ( I saw the play 4 times) but you guys did it and very well. Great casting and the new folks Tracey Thoms and Rosario Dawson did impressive jobs. Can't wait til this comes out in video it will definately be a hot purchase. Just bought the soundtrack and there are 8 different covers depending on your favorite charachter had to buy 2 Roger and Maureen...Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

i loved the movie and the play soundtrack!!
i really want to see the play now!!

The movie was phenomenal!! Such a great cast! I'm so lucky to have had the pleasure of seeing this production on stage 5 years ago and have been obsessed with the CD ever since. I about hyperventilated when the preview came out that there was going to be a movie! I went to see it today and was blown away! You've been able to capture so many intricate details missed on the stage. It was great! But I must say, I loved it in the theater. When I saw it, my head was everywhere on the stage I couldn't tell which way was up. The stage was just a bunch of junky parts that hardly changed from scene to scene. The movie however depicts the loft as of kind of "glamorous". The poor hunger stricken characters all of a sudden had glory. The disease they were fighting was a mere byproduct of living a life "without regret". I enjoyed the theater better. I always will.
The real show stealer in this was the wonderful music! There will never be anything else like it. Absolutely brilliant. Brilliant.

So i just came back from seeing RENT. it was amazing. there are no words to describe it. i have never felt so many emotions durig a movie before. i laughed and i cried through the whole thing. i can still hear the songs, and the amazing voices of the people who sang them. amazingness.

I WENT AND SAW THIS MOVIE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT IT WAS AMAZING. I WAS NOT IN THE LEAST BIT DISAPPOINTED. I LAUGHED, I CRIED, I SANG, I DANCED. I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW WELL YOU GUYS DID!

Anthony: Amazing. What more can I say. I can't think of anyone else I would want to see playing the role of Mark. You did an awesome job.

Adam: WOW! You also did an amazing job. Your Eyes, I was in tears. You rock and did a great job.

Idina: Maureen, my favorite character. What can I say. You were meant for this part. Over the moon, was AMAZING. Take me or leave, GREATNESS. You were perfect in this part in every way! Great Job!

Wilson: OH MY GOD WOW. Angel is such an important role in this show, and you were perfect. Amazing in today for you, and I'll cover you. You did an awesome job!

Traci: WOW, THATS ALL THERE IS TO SAY. What you did with Joanne. Wow, you fit so well into this group of characters, it was like you were the original one. Your voice is amazing.

Rosario: Mimi's portayal was fantastic. you took her to a new depth that i wasn't expecting. Good for you. You did an amazing job.

Jesse: Collins is my second favorite character. Simply because of the I'll cover you reprise. This song is part of what makes the whole show for me. You did the BEST JOB EVER! Not just on the song but the whole film. I laughed and cried and danced with you. It was so wonderful!

Taye: What can i say. I love you! You are the best Benny ever! I loved watching the very beginning when you guys are singing seasons of love, and you start to clap. you look so great and happy. You did an amazing job in this movie, just like i knew you would!

overall guys, this is absolutly one of the best movies i have ever seen. I am so thrilled and can't wait till i see it again. I love the changes that were made because they still stay so true to Jonathan's story. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS MOVIE!!! YOU GUYS SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF THIS FINISHED PRODUCT. IT WAS SO WORTH THE WAIT!!! I want to thank everyone who took part in making this. The actors the crew Chris Columbus the Larson's everyone! Cause it wouldn't be the amazing piece of film that it is without you guys. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

Firstly, I just wanted to say how absolutely amazing the movie is. Chris, you did a wonderful job, especially at making things that might have been confusing on the stage much clearer on the screen. I was fortunate to be at the midnight showing at the Ziegfeld (my first time ever!) and what a way to be "de-virginized". Tracie Thoms, I just wanted to say how incredible I think you are. Being a dancer, it's one of the first things I look for...you're not only ripped but you can tango, girlfriend!!! Seeing you sing made me appreciate the soundtrack that much more, you kicked a@$!!! If there are people reading this who haven't seen the movie yet, GO!!! Bring family, friends, lovers, strangers! Can't wait to not only go see it again but can hardly wait till I can watch it over and over at home. Peace and Love (sorry for the length)

This was by far the best movie musical I’ve ever seen! I cried so much it was almost ridiculous! I absolutely adored every one of the characters and everyone’s voice just sounded outstanding! Great job team rent! Now I’m even more excited when I go see Rent on stage in New York on New Years Eve this year! I hope it’s just as good! Once again...it was amazing and I can’t wait to go back again and again! Thank you so much!

Thank you for making this movie. . .

Idina, girl, when did you learn to dance? You looked hot and you are truely talented! THAT VOICE! I love it!

Tracie, you are amazing and belong with this cast, rock on girl!
Wilson, you touched my soul in every way!
Adam, you ARE Roger and an amazing actor, thank you!
Jesse, your voice and smile fill this film with such warmth.
Anthony, your talent lights up that screen and you are just wonderful.
Taye, you're a beautiful man with a beautiful voice and now we all know what part of Idina you really fell in love with at first glance!
Rosario, WOW, great job, this movie is lucky to have you in it!

Since 1996 I've been blessed with your talents, but now the rest of the world will have a chance to appreciate you and love you.
Much love always,
Richelle
San Francisco, CA (I'm really a Jersey girl!)

ok so i saw it, obviously loved it, tracie you were awesome, like all around awesome, you got mad skills and now im a fan and cant wait for the devil wears prada!!! ... oh and i was the only one in the movie theater who mooo'ed

I saw the first showing this morning in Los Angeles and loved it!!! I have seen the stage version of this show a few times and was a bit skeptical that the movie could bring the energy of the stage. I was not disappointed. This movie rocks! It is so moving emotionally. It reminds us that life and the people in it are precious. This movie is a celebration of life. I will see it again and again, and already have plans to buy the DVD when it is available. To everyone involved, great job!

oh my goodness... i just want to applaud all of you for your amazing work on this film. I must say i had my doubts at first, but when i saw the movie every feeling of emotion that i had when i first saw RENT came back to me. It made my laugh and it made me cry. You (the cast) did a wonderful job and i dont believe that it could have been any better. Congratulations.

We just seen it here in houston (in limited release). This movie is so amazing not just as a musical, but as a movie. It's impact runs deep and it moves the conscience. The scenes, color, cinematography....everything is first rate. The music is much better than I thought it would be (I haven't bought a CD in 5 years, but I'll buy this one). This is a MUST SEE movie, I can't recommend it enough. It is education for the soul and I'll never understand how they could justify the limited release.....this should be in every theatre from Barrow Alaska to Key Largo Florida....it's just that good.

WOW! That's all there is to say.

"No Day But Today"

I don't think I've ever been this excited to see a movie. I took eight of my friends to see it tonight. A few who had never seen the broadway show. I can say this with enthusiastic affirmation - IT ROCKED!!! The movie did not disappoint.

Poignant. Moving. Inspiring. Beautifully done.

Thank you to the entire cast (YOU'VE ALL GOT MADD SKILLZ!!). Thank you Chris Columbus for sticking with the original broadway group. Thank you Jonathan Larson for your vision, your passion, and your wisdom.

Well I just got back from the movie, and I thought it was great. Here's my breakdown on the performances, if anyone cares.

Anthony: You ARE Mark. There is no substitute. Enough said.

Adam: Great performance. And of course, you're sooo sexy. I did notice a Mute poster in the loft. Wasn't that one of your old bands?

Wilson: Aww, you're so adorable. You are absolutely amazing. Loved the pink boots! Haha.

Jesse: Oh wow, where to begin. When you sing the reprise of "I'll Cover You," I can't even explain. It's like a thousand daggers going into my heart. GREAT performance.

Indina: You rock, nuff said.

Rosario: Great voice and body! My god! I work out every day of the week and still don't have a body like that! Great acting as well. Loved the body language and chemistry you had with Adammm during "Light My Candle."

Tracie: Ya got some lung power! Great performance.

And last, but not least, Taye: What can you say about the "yuppie scum?" Good job and good voice.

Ok well obviously my critique could have been a little more in-depth, but I'm tired. Thanks Chris Columbus, Cast, and all others involved in the production of this movie. Also a special thanks to Jonathan Larson and his family.

Peace, Love, Soul
Carmen
(Yes, I plan on seeing it again)

I've been counting the days to see the movie. I am a HUGE RENTEE and I loved the film. I went to see it with my Mom, who's first experience of it was seeing the movie and I can't imagine what its like for people who haven't seen the show first. Loved all of you guys- you all did an awesome job. I will be going to see it again and again. Congrats on a terrific film. Wondering what it was like for you all to film after spending so much time doing it on stage. xoxo

Just got back from seeing one of the most amazing movies ever. My God.. i am one hundred percent blown away.. it was above and beyond what I could ever dream the movie could be. My shirt is still damp from all the tears I cried.

I had a break down after the movie in my car.. sobbing... so many memories of the music came rushing back to me... my best friend was murderd almost 5 years and many of the songs from RENT was played at her funeral..

I miss you so Much ELISABETH!!!!!

Thank you everyone.. for sharing this AMAZING story with the world. I am going back to see it again tommorrow..and I plan on seeing many many many more times!!!

Thank you!

Anna

I just saw the movie and I have to tell you that I have never loved Rent more than I do at this moment. You all are absolutely amazing. What an incredable thing you have created. Being able to see everyone's faces and expressions close up made the experience so much more intimate, and even more moving than the usual balcony theatre experience. I'm so glad that the original cast (most of it at least) was captured on film for future generations of Rentheads to see for years to come. I have so much respect and love for everyone involved in this movie and this show. Thank you all so much. Nikki

ok so i have had possibly one of the worst weeks of my life. to start with, i've had a major flu since wednesday of last week, my boyfriend and i broke up on saturday, and i had a performance that didn't go too great on friday haha. we all have our weeks i guess. so this movie is what i have been waiting for to take all of it away. i've been counting down since they announced the release date. like i had a countdown clock on my desktop, i had it all over my web page, i told my friends about it every time i had the chance, and it was written all over my calendar. i may be obsessed but i mean who isn't obsessed once they've heard RENT? so today i saw it twice with some friends. the first time i saw it i seriously broke down. when without you came on i was bawling. i'm a little emotional lately. but every scene in the movie was worth every second of waiting. it was absolutely perfect in my mind and chris columbus did a great job of keeping it true to the play. after everything that's gone on this week i was starting to think that nothing could cheer me up but this movie just like made my life. it was seriously the most beautiful movie i've ever seen. i just wanted to thank everyone who worked on the film for making my life a little bit brighter today. it was amazing to finally see.

I just came home from watching RENT and it was just fantastic! It's like seeing it for the first time, all over again! I've seen the musical years ago and instantly fell in love with it, so I was absolutely thrilled to find out that it was being made into a movie. Anyway, I want to congratulate the whole cast and crew,and the Larson family, for a wonderful job in putting this beloved musical on the big screen. I laughed, I cried, I sang along, it was one of the best movie-going experiences I've had in years! I am going to see it again and again, that's for sure! And when the DVD comes out, I will definitely purchase it!

To Adam, Anthony, Jesse, Wilson, Taye, Idina - I am so thrilled that they cast you in the movie and decided not to go with other actors. It wouldn't have had the same profound effect it had on me (and a lot of people) if you guys weren't in the film. It really wouldn't be the same without you guys. And this will show the whole world what phenomenal talents you guys truly are. Thanks for the inspiration.

To Rosario and Tracie - you were both AMAZING! In my humble opinion, you did the characters justice!
Congratulations to you both!

And for those of you who haven't seen it, RUN to the theatres and see the movie, pronto!

Collins, Mark and Angel, Mimi and the rest of the gang great as ever. Best movie of 2005 for me.

I am planning on seeing the Broadway show during the Christmas holiday. I have high hopes for it as the reviews are awesome!

I SAW IT I SAW IT I SAW IT I SAW IT I SAW IT!
It was so damned good! I bawled from "Will I Lose My Dignity" on. Yay! You guys are my heart!

Well, all i have to say is that the movie is worth going to see.... The song sets the stage of the play... it is a must have soundtrak

HI, again! Well, this clip is awesome! They could not have started this movie any better. I had goosebumps just seeing them standing there. I wanted to sing and clap right along with them! For anyone who hasn't seen the broadway play, GO SEE IT! My husband and I are huge RENTheads and we go every single year to NYC to see it for our anniversary. We were just there in SEPTand it was awesome! I know that people are partial to the originals (as am I ) but the cast that is now are something to check out.Cary Shields has an amazing voice(and he is not bad to look at either!) and Matt Caplan is awesome as mark(he is sooo funny). Everytime he looked over at me in the theatre I just had this huge smile on my face. We plan on seeing it again today. I stayed till the last credit rolled past on the screen(I didn't want it to end!) and this one girl who was there too summed up the whole thing for me. She said"thank you Jonathan" I could've cried.

wow wow wow! saw rent yesterday afternoon and i was blown away! it was amazing!!!!! i've been looking forward to the movie since i 1st read about it a year ago after seeing the play for my birthday. it was well worth the wait.

can't wait to go see it again and again! great job everyone!!

no day but today <3

OMG That was AMAZING...I have been waiting so long for a film version of this show. Great job this is definitely a show i would go see again in the theaters and i can not wait until it comes out on dvd, GREAT JOB to EVERYONE involved in the making of this film

i'm a big fan of rent i saw the play with joey fatone i loved it i'd like to see it again. i hope they do community theater for it. i like to be a part of it. i'm seeing the movie with my family tomorrow. i'm excited i'll probabley see it more than once and get the dvd.
jen

I thought the movie was great, everyone was crying at the end. OVER THE MOON I WAS DYING LAUGHING..THE BEST EVER! GREAT JOB TO THE CAST AND CREW!!!!!!
I'M GOING TO SEE IT AGAIN!

I saw the OBC the summer the show opened with my then 8-year old daughter (we had a long talk before-hand about the language that was in the show). She turns 18 tomorrow (11/25) and we went to see the movie on opening day. Tracie, let me tell you that I absolutely loved your Joanne. You brought a poise & polish along with a sweet vunerability to the character that was not there on Broadway. I cried all the way through the movie just because I was so excited & pleased with the way it turned out. Brava to you and kudos to all the cast & crew. Great show!!!

Like everyone out there I laughed and cried when I saw it.

Clapped and sang along with it...I love the movie..dying for it to be out on video already.

Everyone was great....Tango: Maureen, Today 4 u, I'll Cover You, Light My Candle, Out tonight, and Take me or leave...were my favorites.

cpina aka pineapple

my fav song! AAAh this song sums up everything. I love it and Tracie Thoms..I love your voice! the cast the movie has inspired me to follow my dream! I could watch this every day act it out and never get tired of it. ITS MY LIFE MY ADORATION MY PASSION.!
Love,
Fatima

Oh mannnnn.....I Love it!!!!!! The movie is so much better than the play:)!!

oh. my. god. i saw it yesterday, and i must say, that that movie, is so unbelievably fantastic. despite getting evacuated from the theater JUST as it was about to start because of a fire, yesterday was a fantastic day. i love all of you guys and you were truly amazing in this movie. trust me, ill be there to see it over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. i love you guys so much. thank you thank you thank you. and tracie, you were fantastic --- thank you for living the dreams of us Rentheads =)

I had never seen Rent on-stage, but heard a lot of people talk about it. Last night, through some long and in-depth accident, my friends and I ended up seeing Rent, and I must say that I was soooo impressed with the movie, the music, and the acting. Even though I have never seen Rent before, the movie is easily one of my favorite films now, and i've spent all night downloading the music off of i-tunes and searching the web for the history of Rent and such. I just want to congratulate all of you on such an amazing movie, it really touched me.

I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE MOVIE BUT I' SURE IT WILL BE BREATHTAKING, I PERSONALLY KNOW TRACIE THOMS AND HER PARENTS. I HEARD HER SING THE OTHER DAY AND I WAS FLABBER GASTED!!!!! SHE'S JUST OFF THE HOOK. LOVE YA.

Wow....that's all I can say about this movie....it was incredible....I bawled my eyes out the entire second half of the movie, it was so moving...the entire cast was outstanding!!!!! I LOVED IT! :D YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!!

oh i almost forgot .. so before i went ot see it i was haning one of the worst days ever id had been crying fer like hours before the movie and as i was sitting in the theater i thought no day but today and suddenly felt beter .. then the movie came on it was moving amazing wonderful screw the boston globeliek the little kid said on big daddy all critics are cinical ass holes .... i cried so much just just cuz of being sad tho but for being happy ive been reading the rent book and johnathon and its been a wonderful and tragic story and im so glad they decdied to go broadway with this and make it what t is today....i remember my mom asking y mimi didnt die and then i remembered the book and if anyhting i got this so much from the movie and so much of no day but today running through my veins ... she didnt die because he wanted it to be about life .. not death and it was it was so much about life and living and god all the emotions as i was walking out and still feel right now are amazing ... thank you for making this movie so powerful and so real to what it was .. i cant wait to go se it again and again and then buy it and watch it 247 !!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GUYS!!! My friend brought me to see this movie last night as my birthday gift and it's truly, truly remarkable! The whole audience laughed, applauded, cried, I cried like a cheese ball xP. I've been waiting since May to see this movie and now that I finally get to see the fruit of your blood, sweat, and tears, it's nothing short of passionately amazing! RENT, in general, is truly something to be thankful for, so count your blessings, loves ^_~ Again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Saw the movie last night! OMG it was amazing! I cried a lot. I was totally blown away by the adaptation. It was so close to the play! FABULOUS! I have called all of my friends to tell them that they HAVE to go see it ASAP. I want to go see it like 10 more times!

I thought the movie was great!.. but..What is a season of love?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I went to see the movie last night and it was beyond amazing...there isn't words to explain how much I loved it! Yeah...I cried lol The cast is outstanding and I want to see it again!!! My friends and I were blown away and I'm proud to say that we were the first ones to get into the movie theater at the time we went haha we ran! lol I can't stop singing the songs!! They'll be in my head for a looong time ;) aaand Adam Pascal is absolutely gorgeous!!

love
--Sarah

Saw the movie yesterday at the opening show. IT WAS FANASTIC. THe transition from stage to screen was done perfectly, and RENT fans were not disappointed.

The movie was superb! I cried during "I'll Cover You (Reprise)" and "Finale B." Truly, this movie touched the new generation. Anthony, you're so awesome in the movie!

Words can't express how I felt after I saw the movie. I cried. It was beautiful and unbelievably amazing!

I believe a season of love is 525,600 mins. The times and struggles these 8 friends spent together the love, friendship, hardship, spent.

The movie was AMAZING! and by the way... the opening sequence before Seasons of Love began....wow i felt like iwas going to die from the anticipation!!! My boyfriend and i were squeezing each others hands extremely tight and smiling .... i dont think we were breathing though! haha. anyways.. GREAT job everyone! I love it and i am going to see it again probably tomorrow!

NO DAY BUT TODAY!

Starting off the movie with this song was a great idea. I loved it, and it gave me goosebumps & my eyes started to tear up.

Thanks,
Joyce

loving it...! I just want to say youre all SOOOOO lucky you get to see rent, I live in IRELAND and its not released here till FEBUARY 26TH. I cant wait that long!!!!!!!! Ive seen the show 7 times, the first time 6 years ago and i LOVE IT!!!! Enjoy it u lucky people!!

So first off, let it be know that 30 of my friends and I dressed up as the characters from the show and waited in line for hours to see the LATE NIGHT showing of RENT. They had to bring out the ropes to form the long line.

This movie moved me. I nearly peed my pants when the screen went black and rent appeared. The audience started to scream and i couldn't believe that we were all there together to watch this great film. We clapped after every number and even sang along at times. We sobbed. Man, did we sob! It was a great movie. The movie brought all of us together. After it was over, we couldn't help but just hug eachother, say how much we love eachother, and sing along with the credit music.

I think i'm gunna go catch the next showing tonight.

AMAZING JOB. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE TEN YEAR WAIT.

Honestly the best movie ive ever seen! I cried so hard in this movie i never ever cry during movies and this one was so unbelievably good that the water works had to start. So amazingly touching. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! i bought the soundtrack as soon as i got out of the theater it was soo good.

OMG!!!!I love your voice!!!

after literally 525,600 minutes of waiting...and NOT STALKING THE RENT BLOG PSHHHH NO, its finally out! The movie was everything i expected and a hell of a lot more. You guys did a FABULOUS job. there are no words for how amazing this movie turned out. And i have a new crush too. his name is anthony rapp and he's a cutie. LOL you guys are awesome. thanks for the incredible movie. and wishing you guys the best thanksgiving yet!

Love,
Danielle

RENT WAS ABSOUTLEY AMAZING i mean yes it had its downs insome parts but whatever it was soooooooooooooo great i cant wait to see it again i saw it on opening night and it blew me away there was so much talent on that screen EVERY person was AMAZING i loved it

BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!! I cried through pratically the entire thing. Everything was great! I had to keep myself from screaming when the first notes of "Seasons of Love" started to play. I just couldn't believe the day had come! Tracie, you were amazing as Joanne!

No Day But Today,
~Shari

Wow. This. Movie. Is. AMAZING!

We're all theater rats, so of course we went on opening night. I, unlike my friends, hadnt heard much of the movie. Just cause they are musical obsessed and I'm not. But, my goodness. This soundtrack is all I'll belistening to for weeks. And I plan on going again this weekend. And most likely ever weekend until it's out of theaters. Then, of course, the dvd...

Amazing.

idina and cast: i cried today when i found out i couldnt see rent for the 3rd time and im not kidding.
i love you ppl!

Ok I LOVE YOU ( you are so pretty! )
The movie has only been out 2 days and ive seen it 3 times!!!
i love it more than i did on stage

~cb

Tracie, you are literally, my singing mentor. I have been listening to you singing this song for the longest time, and I cant hit the one high note. I have been singing for 8 years and Im 15. I would be honored to chat with you sometime.... Your so talented! I saw RENT 3 times already!!! Btw, If you see Jesse L Martin anytime soon, tell him he has a 15 y.o. from LosAngeles, who has a HUGE crush on him! LoL! I love LawAndOrder. But I also love Adam Pascal!! WHO TO CHOOSE!

Wow.. I love this song.. its so... beautiful. I know all the lyrics because this is one of the songs we sang in my chorus concert last year.. I can't wait to see this.

OMG this is my favourite song in this movie.. and im soo0 exctied!! i might be going to see it today..i have been at school Wed and Thurs and now its FINALY my day to go and see it!! i havent seen it yet and my friend saw it as the play and he is it was FANOMINAL!! so im soo0 excited to see it today :):):):) yeeah!! even though i havent seen it yet its like my favourite movie ever!!! it looks totally awesomish!! wo0t wo0t :)

Aaaah. So good. I saw the movie yesterday. With my friends. And then I was watching these clips again. Just ... Aah. Brilliant! Like ... I can't say. I could go on this huge rant about it. My friends and I were all clinging to each other during Without You and I'll Cover You - Reprise. And, I suddenly appreciate the relationship between Roger and Mimi so much more.

Amazing job, you guys! You can't even begin to understand. I mean, I thought the stage version was powerful. The movie is awesome. Better than that. Omg. I'm ranting. Just. Wow.

Thank you!!!

*hugs for everyone twice over*
Lausanne M.

Tracie, i TOTALLY saw you on wednesday after Idina's show. (the show was over and we were leaving the theater. you asked the usher lady where the stage door was.) i was ALREADY blown away from seeing Idina freaking Menzel perform so close up, and then i got to walk out of the Public behind YOU! don't mean to be, um, creepy, but i was definitely a little giddy after that. bahaha.

The movie was WONDERFUL!! It meant so much to me. I have loved RENT since it first came out, when I was 16. Tracie, you were superb!!

Well I just watched the view and you all were so cute!! I enjoyed watching it so much, seriously! I can't get enough of you!! It's sad thease things will eventually come to an end (soon...darn Tracy moving to CA for a movie with unknowns [being sarcastic about the unknowns]), but I'm glad I got to experience this movie and see the real sides of you guys as well. It made watching the movie so much more enjoyable after seeing thease blogs and random t.v. appearances. You guys are an amazing cast and I love just watching you guys be together. Tracie I love you a ton, there's something about you that just glows and it's difficult to not watch you on screen! Everybody is magical though...like the one host said about Wilson catching magic in a bottle-- that's how I feel about him and everybody in this movie. There's just something that entrances me..and makes me want to come back over and over! I actually saw the movie "Bee Season" yesterday (I had seen RENT twice and I thought I'd give it a break), but it was actually difficult to pass up the theatre with the music coming out of it! And when left, you could hear the song "Rent" from outside (barely), and I couldn't help but just stand there and soak it in for a mintute. AMAZING. I wish I could say something different from everybody else about how great you guys are and the movie is, but just know that it has stolen my heart, and I'm watching y'all under a microscope to follow your next projects. WONDERFUL, SPLENDID, MAGNIFICANT! I love you guys!! Thanks soooo much!

(Oh, and I'm not going to act like it wasn't my favorite part when that girl asked Taye about Idina kissing another woman, and Tracie's little attitude she struck up there...PRICELESS. You guys are hilarious.)

Emma
Kew Gardens, NY

Tracie Thoms, you are amazing. Your vocal range=incredible. Your acting range=incredible. I have to say that one of my favorite parts in the movie is during the "I will cover you reprise" and you hit that amazing high note with "Oh...a thousand sweet kisses." Your expression and the purity of your sound is what broke me. it was so passionate, and so honest. I've loved RENT forever. JoAnn was never a character that really spoke to me. Freddi did a great job, don't get me wrong...but you have brought such a great energy and such a great life to the character that JoAnn is now one of my favorites. I'm not sure if you still read these, now that the movie has opened, I'm sure you're doing alot of press stuff right now. But I have a couple questions. I am an actor and singer, I'm in high school and plan on pursing musical theater as a career one way or another. I was wondering if you had any advice...not as to how to get famous or get in to get into the biz, that doesn't matter to me. Rather like you process and how you connect your acting with your singing and how you release after heightening your emotions so much? Another thing, I collect signed headshots of actors that I respect and admire. I would love a signed headshot of you. I'm not sure if you email me back or how this works. But thank you for doing what you do and for sharing your gifts in such a wonderful production like RENT.

BEST MOVIE EVER! Great clip too

What an amazing movie. The best...
EVER!

I love this song it was played at my dad's friends funeral! Its so pretty and its so much about life!!! And those high notes you hit in the song Tracie are awsome they gave me chills when I went and saw it last night.

WOW. This movie was AMAZING! I saw it last night & I'm getting ready to see it in about an hour! I went through a huge RENT phase & then another phase & I changed and became a loser 'yuppie scum' ... the movie totally helped open my mind again! Awesome performance guys :-D

Okay... So. My first post on the Rent blog... Wow. Okay, sooooo I am a HUGE wicked fan, and that was the reason started looking at the Rent Blog, because I'm a HUGE Idina fan. Soooo I saw the movie the day it came out and WOW. YOU blew me away. I'm a pretty new Rent fan so you are the only Joanne I've known and I just want you to know I would NEVER have had it any other way. You should be soooo proud of yourself. Your video clips are so cute and you just seem so likable - never ever change. You are a star and obviously ADORED :) Congratulations and THANK YOU sooo much for making my first RENT experience a wonderful one. I LOVE YOU!!!

Love,
Toni

my goodness, you guys did an excellent job, the harmony, the singing, the acting, everything really! it was honestly amazing i couldn't get over it, i was left speechless and to be honest, that never happens. you guys are my heros! cast, crew, chris columbus, who was my hero from the Harry Potter films, your all amazing!

Hey cast!

I just want to say I think that this movie is something special to me. I originally found out about rent last year when I was in 8th grade. My choir group was planning on singing Seasons of Love for our spring concert. What ended up happening was everyone was always worrying about what solo they were going to get and if the teacher was going to rearrange the music so that everyone would be able to have a solo. Since this happened, the whole piece just sorta went down into flames and the quality of the song just didn't sound right, so our teacher just said since you guys can't work on the balance of the three parts, then we can't do the piece. After that, I made a promise to myself that I would try to find this song and memorize it, every note, every word, every single piece of that song. It wasn't until a while though that I actually found more out about rent.

Over the summer is when I actually started getting into the Broadway world. My mom, my two brothers and I all went out to look for a present for my mom's boyfriend for fathers day at the mall. I asked if I could just look inside Borders and see what they had. Sure enough, I found it. Not rent, but Wicked, on the top sellers rack. I remember my uncle saying something about this musical and saying how it was based on the Wizard of Oz and how it was sort of a back story that followed the life of Glinda and Elphaba. I picked it up, looked at some of the song titles and recognized another song: Defying Gravity. (Idina's BIG song) We were also going to do that song last year in choir, but the music wouldn't mail out until two weeks before our concert, so we had to give up the great idea. I bought the cd, thinking it was going to be another backstreet boys type of thing, because I had never heard a musical before. When I listened to that cd, Idina sing those notes in Defying Gravity, For good, and no good deed, I was astonished. I could not believe what I had just heard! Idina and Kristen made the perfect team for the note combinations in the composition. I think that Idina was my inspiration for getting into Broadway.

The next cd that I purchased was The best of Broadway: The American Musical. I thought that this time I would get a little sample of everything that was in the world of 42nd street and Cats. The first song on the cd was one that we did sing in choir and was one that I knew all the words to- There's No Business like Show Business. I had thought Rent would be on there, but it wasn't. I was a little mad, but i had then known a little background information on some of the ones that were on the cd, like Annie get your gun, Cats, West Side Story, and the Phantom of the Opera, because we had watched little bits and pieces of each movie.

When I opened the cd, I noticed a little paper fall out saying "Buy the dvd set that started it all." I had thought "Maybe rent will be on there." I read on- a behind the scenes of Wicked. That's probably what convinced me to buy this dvd package. At that time, I was a little obsessed with Wicked. I had the book, the sequel, the sound track all memorized, the karaoke sound track, and the piano book. I was a little wicked nerd. When I started to watch the third disc, I skipped ahead to some of the plays that I did know like Cats, and The lion King. Then, the next title was "one Song Glory." I had thought about it and said to myself "That can't be the title of a musical, but of a song. It must be something pretty recent, because the lion king came out in the 90s as well as some other plays." Then it hit me. Rent had come out in 1996. I watched on and sure enough it was Rent. I was soooooo...ooo excited. When One Song Glory started to play, I listened really closely at the words. I knew a little bit about the play, but not much, only that it was about aids. When Adam Pascal came on the TV, I said "MAN! That guy can REALLY sing!" I showed my mom's boyfriend and my mom this section of the video, and my mom's boyfriend recognized one person... "Hey, isn't that the guy from Law and Order?" I didn't know cause I didn't watch that shoe. Sure enough Jesse L. Martin was on Law and Order. I immediately fell in love with this play. After Seasons of Love came on the dvd, I officially declared that I was going to buy the sound track.

Before I had even asked to go buy the sound track, my birthday had rolled around the corner. I really hoped that I would get something useful, not like something I would use once and then throw in the closet for three years and never see it again. I received the Hairspray sound track, along with a few other items. The I saw it. When I saw the R, I knew what it was: Rent- The complete 2 disc Broadway Sound track. I was extatic! I started listening to it and thought I heard a familiar voice. I looked at the credits for the person who played Mark Cohen, which happened to be Anthony Rapp. I took out another one of my cd's, and sure enough. Anthony Rapp- aka Charlie Brown.

Your a good man, Charlie brown. I had bought this cd when I was watching the best of the Tony's and saw Kristen Chenoweth playing Sally brown singing My new Philosophy. She's the one that convinced me to buy this cd. I thought Anthony had been the perfect part for Charlie Brown. He is so unique. Everyone has their own unique qualities, especially in Rent. Mark is a film maker (I have also made some movies, one of which had won third place in a movie contest), Roger is a musician (which I am also, I am trying to learn to play the guitar. The piano is easy, but its hard for me to learn the guitar when other things happen throughout the day and I have no time for it and I sorta forget about it), Maureen is a person who doesn't care what everyone else thinks (and she's also a flirt), Joanne is a production manager who knows her stuff (If ya know what I mean), Collins is just one of those innocent guys who just wants to keep the family together, Benny is the one who is a little but selfish, but in his own little way and he's very sneaky. Last, Angel is the drag queen of the group who has actually helped the group come a long way. Angel helped Mark and Roger by giving them a little bit of cash from killing Benny's Akita Evita, along with paying for everything at the Cafe. Angel helped the group more than most people know.

When I went to see the movie, I thought that you guys could not have interpreted it better.I liked how the play itself was drawn out a little bit, like the way it is interpreted in the play, everything happens on Christmas eve. In the movie, it's drawn out a little bit more. I am really proud of you guys and I hope that everything works out for the best and I hope I hear more about you in the near future.

Eric
Florida

I saw this movie today because "Pride and Prejudice" was sold out. I am 45 years old;how did I miss this? It felt like the second truly religious experience of my life. Unbelievably uplifting and thoroughly mesmerizing; I loved every moment. Thank you!

Best movie of 2005! It was superb and a masterpiece! I cried... Words can't express how I really feel after seeing this movie. Anthony Rapp... you're so awesome!!!

Season of Love is a good song. This song makes me cry. I love this song very much.

ThAnKs
SaRa K

Just saw the movie today and must go back to see it again on the big screen ASAP. Love the new, talented voices - Tracie and Rosario. Got chills down my spine repeatedly. Cried, too. Will be singing along to the soundtrack for a long time.

Just got home from seeing the film-still in tears-still remembering the love-and my friends whom this movie reminds me of

OMG!!! THIS MOVIE IS SOOOOO INCREDIBLE!!! i saw it and fell in love with all the characters and the whole movie it's self!!! i ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! this movie is so awesome....it has a great message for everyone to hear...and it touches everyones lifes in many ways!! I LOVE IT!!! and i hope to see it MANY MORE TIMES!!!!! I LOVED ALL THE CHARACTERS, YOU GUYS ARE INCREDIBLE AND THE MOVIE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANYMORE INCREDIBLE!!! LOTS OF LOVE!!!!!!!!XOXOXO!!!!

<3 LOVE ALWAYS!!
Brianne, TX

omg. this was the best movie ever. DEFINITALYY MY FAVORITE. i will never for get this movie. everyone should see it. i have never cried so much in my life. BEST MOVIE EVERR.

Tracie,
Just saw the movie... HOW AMAZING WERE YOU?! I swear. I mean I loved the original cast and they were all amazing too, but you surpassed my expectations. I had seen the fottage on here and was quite a fan, but NOW, now I have TRUE AND DEEP respect for you as a fellow actor and singer. You were phenominal.

xoxo,
meg

THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!!!!!! WE HAVE TO SING THIS SONG AT MY SCHOOL

Hey Guys!!! This is for all of the cast and really anyone who had anything to do with the movie. I wasnt sure where to put this but i figured that here at least one of you may find it and show the others. I just wanted to say that by the time the movie had been out two days i had seen it three times. Two days before it even opened at a preview showing and then once a day the first two days it was out. I love it. This movie really reached out and touched me as well as my friends. Now, maybe thats because we are all in theatre at our school (where we just finished "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, I was Sally) and theatre is what we understand (and what i hope to pursue in my life) but this movie is what I call "life changing". This movie has given me a new appriciation for life and love. This movie has made my desire to pursue theatre even stronger because if i can reach people with my performance the way that each and everyone of you reached me, then i've reached my life goal. I just thought that you guys would like to know how your work has really touched peoples lives and how inspirational the movie was so...BRAVO! to anyone and everyone that helped in the making of this film I can't wait till Rent comes back through on the stage so i can go see it. Hey, maybe one day when i make it on Broadway i'll get to meet some of you guys lol thanks again~Celeste

Last year in chorus, we sang seasons of love and i had the solo part that collins sings, and ever since i heard seasons of love for the first time, ive been in love with RENT! you are all soooo amazing!!

heart warming, magnificent, unimaginable, over-all outstanding!!!!!!!!! you dont want to miss it.

- Reilly

Perfect

Some reviewers have lost their minds. This movie was fantastic! I haven't been moved that much in a theater in a long time. There are several Oscar caliber performances in this film.

I just want to say the movie was wonderful. I agree it was perfectly done. Dismiss any critical notions, because, it was so much more than a film, and it's even broader than it's initial intent. I think art is the most informative medium to express itself and any truth that needs to be shared. I hope that this movie will reach audiences far and wide, and open their hearts and minds. I also hope it will move feet and hands to want to create positive change. More people joining the fight to find a cure for aids, and to support those living with it..opens the door for solutions.

Stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning song!! I can't sit through this song without crying! The whole casts'love for eachother, and the movie was displayed in every scene, and I'd definitely say this scene is the strongest. I started bawling as soon as the voices came in. And when Tracie held that note i said "Yeah YOU GO GIRL!!!!" =) I think this song really defines what the movie is like...gorgeous, amazing, inspiring, beautiful and so much more. I can't thank you guys enough!!

*hugs* <3Maureen.

I'm just a 14 year old girl from Wisconsin, and I just got home from Rent and i can't even express my feelings! i laughed and cried through this whole movie. I had never seen the actual Broadway play, but when i saw previews i knew i Had to go. I've always loved any kind of plays, and musicals. Acting and Singing are 2 of the things in life that i cherish most. This film has opened my eyes to maybe what i might want to do in life. i've been involved in many musicals in my time and i Appreciate this movie like you would not believe. Rent is such a truly inspiring and awesome movie i can't even say it enough. It teaches so many good life-lessons and will open up anybody's heart. After the movie i went straight to Best Buy and bought the soundtrack. I've been singing these songs everywhere!! I can already tell i'll be listening to this soundtrack on my iPod for the next month non-stop if not longer! Wow. All of the cast: You All Did So Amazing!! You all have so much talent and i'm so honored i go to see this film! Ahhhhh! Thank you for doing this movie! No matter how many 'bad' reviews you get from this movie, (i don't know why people are so stupid).. but just remember there are at least 10 or more Great reviews and Opinions. Don't stop doing what you're doing! Much Much Much Love and Peace. and Once again, Great Job!!

-Alyssa aka A Newly 'RentHead' :)

Ilove that song and you and the other cast members rock

i like it. it was a very good movie.

omg this movie and the musical were unbelievable i will definetly see it again but who can forget this incredible song , song by so many talented artist

This is the best movie ever. Cast you are all amazing!

wow ,i am lost for words , i wish i could express the love i have for this movie and its story. i saw it for the first time with 2 friends that saw it on broadway and even though they told me i would love it i was not prepared for this. i will see it again and again.... and i will bring someone new every time. thank you for a wonderfull experience

-michael - long island NY

I LOVE SEASONS OF LOVE!!
oh gosh this movie had to be the best.

and i love how Angel and Mark danced. =)

I've never seen the play, but the movie has to be one of my favorites of all time. It was passionate and raw, and the music stays with you. I've been listening to the soundtrack ever since I got out of the movie! I'm gonna see it with my friends at least 2 more times. Much thanks for making this movie, to all those involved.

I luv this movie and especially this song

Hello RENT Community,
I have now seen this fantastic movie twice since its opening date and I plan to see it again; I just can't get enough!!! Excellent job to the producers, director, staff, and most importantly to the actors who brought the play's powerful message of love and hope to the BIG screen. I was saddened to read the poor reviews it received and those reviews seemed to have been written by critics who live with their heads in the sand. AIDS is a pandemic and the message of Jonathon Larson's play still needs to be heard loud and clear. I loved the play and loved the movie. Again, great job to all those involved in making this production come to life.

Ok...it's official, I'm a RENT-head! It hit me so unexpectedly! I went with Jake to see a movie, 'RENT' which I've never actually heard of...and by the end of the openning song, I was caught in a trance. Now I'm going on my 5th!!! time to see this musical! I have never been so obsessed! or perhaps it's just the fact that I can't stop staring at Tracie Thoms!
But it's more than just the movie, it's a revelation. Imagine if schools would start to have this performed by their drama classes? Oh sure, Chicago is understandable! Girls in lingerie, killing men and lying in public...but gays?! with AIDS?! trying to make a difference?! HOW OBSCENE! ...Catch my drift? ; )
The fact that something can be so in your face realistic, and still at the ending of every show, each night a new crowd - still obtain a round of applause and a flow of unexpecting tear fall! I'm in awe. I go for more than the film itself....I'm learning - people watching if you will... I know, I'm a dork... but hey - I love to learn about human nature. After, I sit and listen to the surrounding conversations. I notice how many peole are stunned, overwhelmed, and motionless. I see who has the courage or better, who hasn't any will power to obtain the tears. I listen for the laughs, the breath of shock, the whimper of disbelief...
Now, I know this may be a bit much... But all i'm trying to get across is that: the arts can make a difference. So many people are touched in so many ways. I just want you to find out for yourself if this can do something, anything for you... even if it's just a night of entertainment.
~GO SEE RENT!~
I'm not telling you to become a rent-head like me.... I may have just gone insane... : P
But do the cause a favor, and support the change of a new era.
Now, if you do so happen to become a rent-head...I have no problem if you come to me for supprot! LOL I have found so many resources for further information that I would be more than happy to share with you!
NO day but today.....

U were so amazing!!! You have a fantastic voice

I saw rent in the theater lastnight. it was very moving. I cried, laughed when angel dies and when mimi almost died and felt a part of it. very emotional. a good story of 8 friends. i can't wait to buy it on dvd when it comes out. want to get the cd right away.

Julie

the whole entire movie was amazing but i would have to say this song was by far the best!!

ur voice is the best u should be a singer!

Hi i'm a 14 year old girl in Texas. No i have not seen the movie RENT but i'm dying to see it. I love your voice Tracie! i wish i can sing just like you (i'm in choir) just thought i should say that bye!

My dad wants to see the movie because rosario is in it I saw the movie because adam is in it but the entire cast blew me away

my favorite favorite song. i was so glad they used this as an opener. oh i am such a broadway junkie. its not even funny. I dont think i've listened to the radio in two whole years. that's pretty sad. This song is amazzzing! i love it so.

i guess im a Renthead now too. it feels great =D

RENT is awesome...I loved the play and the movie just ...I have no words....I love RENT.
While I was watching the play I kept thinking I wonder what would be going on now if it were a movie and....now the movie is here and I think it was brilliant. People applauded at the end.

I just love that film I cant wait till it goes on dvd so i could see the cast anytime i want. YOU guys rock.

Seasons of Love is an amazing song! Although I loved all the songs. The movie was outstanding! It was so down to earth and real.

hey wats up i love rent this is my favorite movie of all times i keep singing the season's of love song even thou i can't sing i just wanted to tellyou how much i loved it it made me cry but this will stay my favorite movie :) youre friend
alexandra yeanacoplis!!!!

I have seen this movie twice since it came out- if I didn't have to work, i'd see it a lot more!! I love the musical and I love the movie. I laughed and cried throughout the movie. Seasons of Love always makes me cry.

BEST MOVIE EVER!!! I cried, I loved, it changed my life 4ever! It was outstanding, A-W-E-S-O-M-E, I cant wait to watch it again, and again, and again...LOVE from Puerto Rico

Congratulations to the cast! You all gave a spectacular performance! I can't wait to see it again. :)

Kevin

hey Tracie you are golden! i swear!!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK YOU ARE MY FAVEORITE RENTHEAD LOL BUT UM U ARE MY IDOL! I GO HOME EVERYDAY SAYING MA I WANNA BE JUST LIKE TRACIE FROM RENT!AND SHE SAYS WELL BABY IF U TRY MAYBE U CAN AND I SAY MA ILL NEED A VOICE COACH TO GET MY VOICE AS AMAZING AS HERS .WHEN MY COUSIN AND I FIRST WATCHED GUESS WHO AND WE SAW THE PREVIEW OF RENT WE AUTOMATICLLY WENT TO MY AUNT AND SAID CAN WE GO SEE RENT? PLEASE WE PROMISE TO MAKE HONOR ROLL IF U LET us SEE IT AND 4 SURE WE DID. SO UM HOW DID IT FEEL TO KISS A WOMAN.? AND I DIDNT LIKE MUREENE THE FIRST TIME I SAW HER I KNEW SHE WAS GONNA CHEAT! I JUST KNEW IT!THE TANGO MUREENE!JUST LIKE MARK SAID!LOL UR THE COOLEST AND MY BIRTHDAYS COMING UP APRIL 2ND 2006 AND MY BIRTH DAY WISH WOULD BE 4 U TO COME 2 MY PARTY BUT I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN*SIGH*LIFE SUCKS BUT U MAKE IT ALL THE BETTER.I LOVE U make my wish come true!

LOVE ,
KIERA
PS MY COUSIN SAYS HI

Rent was a great movie.. after I saw it I immediately fell in love with it, and all the cast memebers... I thouhgt everyone did an amazing job on there performances, it was amazing to me, and all your voices are incredible!! I mean incredible!! Rent really sends out a good message and has a good meaning, I would see it a million times, I can't wait till it comes out on DVD. I can't even begin to tell the cast how great I thought the movie was and how amazing their performaces were! I am stunned!

Only 1 word to describe the movie "Rent" - unbelievable. Unbelievable because I'm amazed how many different emotions are stirred while watching this film. Sort of an emotional rollercoaster. Unbelievable because I was so involved watching I didn't want to blink. I SO REGRET never taking the opportunity to see the stage production.

Well, I went to see this movie with my husband Robert and I was blown away. I never did see the play and I had no idea what the movie or the play was all about. But when the movie started with "Seasons of Love" and listened to the words, my concentration was captured and I was literally glued to the screen. I was very moved and touched by the movie... I could not beleive how it raised so many emotions within me... Finally, there is a movie that I can relate to... GO AND SEE IT.... TAKE SOME KLEENEX WITH YOU.... Peace - Fadi in Toronto Canada...

OMG! this movie is amazing!! it made me look at life totally different. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw Rent on broadway and i think that Traci Thoms does Joanne's character justice. Her voice is phenomenal... that note in "Seasons of Love" it gives everyone i know goose bumps!!! Thank god for beautiful soprano voices:)

I am only 16 years old, but i am in LOVE with this MOVIE!!!!!!!!!! You guys did an awesome job. i really want to see it on broadway now!

wow!!!!! I just saw the movie like 2 days ago I loved it.It was sooooooo sad but it was so heartouching!!! You guys did the best job ever: the cast, chris columbus, and the johnson family!
Tracie you are the best lady ever! I cant get enough of any of you and Adam you are so freekin hot! Wow and the rest of you wow you guys did such a great job! Tracie i even went to google and looked under images and i typed in your name, now i have you for my pic on msn!lol Adam you are in my sisters pic! Rosario i have loved you ever since the day you came and speaked on channel 1 (i watch channel one at school) O, and didnt you play in anacondas? i also have a pic of you guys: Rosario and Adam on msn it is in the candle scene!!! Well oh ya and i cant get enogh of this song wow you all are my heros! One more thing Wilson,you are the best cross dresser actor my little sis didnt even no you were a guy! You did a great job all of you!
wren wheeler

So I am finally posting my first message. I have been a renthead since I saw the play I think about two years ago and was thrilled to hear news of a movie coming out.

To the cast- thank you so much for taking the time to post blogs for your loyal audience! It makes the RENT movie experience that much better. I have seen many interviews with you and agree with the comment many of you have made, the film is so much more personal and intimate than the play! The play is an astounding musical, but the movie reaches a completely different level.
The chemistry and love between Roger and Mimi is moving, Adam and Rosario- you two made your characters into real people that I connected to.
Mark's life could be a mirror of mine- I am an aspiring film maker who won't sell out! Anthony you bring a honesty to Mark that can't be beat.

Maureen and Joanne are perfect matches for Idina and Tracie- both of you are my musical inspirations because of your beautiful voices.

I missed a couple things from the play, like the back story to Benny and Mimi. That was simplified for the film- no complaints though becuase I have seen the film four times and really wouldn't change a thing. Taye you played your part well, you had a great charisma about you and were so natural.
Collins is like the best friend we all want to have and I am so drawn to Jesse L. Martin because you are so darn versatile as an actor! Gritty on Law and Order and so full of life as Collins!
Angel I saved you for last becuase your spirit is of course the pinnacle of the story and Wilson Jermaine Heredia you are brilliant. You send the message of RENT out loud and clear about love and acceptance, something I needed to be reminded of and EVERYONE can take to heart.

One more shout out to Adam - your cd Civilian is stunning, I am either listening to you or the Stones or the OBC rent sound track. Now though I may switch to the movie sound track of RENT becuase everybody's voices are beautiful and the original cast is flawless and Rosario and Tracie transcend their character's emotions into the song like no one's business.
And every single member of the crew and cast and Chris and Jon Larson are to thank for the RENT experience. I wish you could get an Oscar for best ensemble or something, because the cast would be nothing without Jon or Chris, Jon and Chris would be nothing without such an amazing cast, and each member of the cast is perfect for their role on film.
Thank you to cast for putting in all your time to bring such wonderful characters to life. Thank you to Chris because you understood RENT and made this film so beautiful.
And thank you Jonathon Larson, he understood life.

allright, i'm done.

THIS MOVIE WAS THE BOOM IT HAVES ROMANCE AND IT MAKES YOU CRY....THIS MOVIE CAN MAKE YOUR DAY MORE JOYFUL....SO GO SEE IT NOW BECAUSE IT'S THE BEST....

You know, some part of me was hoping against hope that this movie would be awesome, but still flop in theatres.

This is not because I'm malicious or bear any ill will toward the people involved in the project though!

See, I've been entranced by Tracie Thoms (yes you, m'dear--you're a STAR!) since "As If," dudes. I have Wonderfalls on DVD because it was a wooonderful show (duh, it was made my Tim Minear, who works with Joss Whedon, who is a lesser god only to Sondheim himself), but that got cancelled too.

In the end, I became a double major in Literature and Film at UC Santa Cruz, and I'm working on all sorts of projects. What I really wanted, though, was to somehow trick Tracie Thoms into thinking she wasn't actually famous, trick her even more into being in something I wrote and directed, and then have it released and let her realise that she was famous all along, but that the experience was so great that she wouldn't really mind me tricking her all those times.

In the end, I'm going to settle for this comment and writing to her to tell her what a great job she's done. I can't think of anybody who deserves this more than she does. Damn girl, you can't let that talent go to waste!

VERY VERY URGENT NEWS

Dear Ms Tracie Thoms;
I am as well a professional singer. Ive been in opreas, musical and ive recorded many of my own songs. When i heard that high not you sang i had to try it for my self. I found i could hit it but i wasnt getting the right vibrato at the end and i kept running out of air to quickly. I was getting alittle frustrated with myself because i knew it was easy for me to hit. So i closed my eyes and thought about everything that moved me deeply including Seasons of Love and the whole rent movie. I just relaxed and let go of everything i had. And people said my voice soared like yours did in the movie.Many of my friend say i sound just like you in tone. But i only 15 and i have a ways to go to reach you. When i get signed when im older (my parents want me to have a child hood first) I hope my vocie is as beautiful and talented as yours

All my Love and support
-ASHA M :)

One fine day I, Michelle, went to go see a movie awhile ago called Bewitched.....Then the RENT commercial cam on, it was the best thing ever, the song Seasons of love is such a moving song.My friends and I at the same time said "We must see that movie!!" I would rate it a 5 star.
Thank you tracie for inspiring me too become a better singer, even though i am the best in my class (i am not modest ok...jk) (:

OMG! ur voice is AMAZING!
i love the part of the song that you sing! i mean the whole song is amazing!!!
i had to sing your part for a local theatre group and i loved every min of it ! it was so amazing to acually see the movie or any sence of seeing what was going on in the show because i never saw the broadway play or anything and i always wondered and amagined what the singers would look like on stage when they were singing their songs and it was amazing to acually see it happen! <3

Tracie.. i've seen rent twice so far and of course going back... again. Although no one may ever fill fredi's shoes i honestly feel you have placed your own shoes next to hers. You exceeded everyone's initial expectations and made the role of Joanna your own. Now im a "rent-head".. and flying alllll the way to nyc in january to see it on broadway ((thanks jerk)) haha just kidding.. goodluck in the future!
nothin but love.. <3

my chorus song is seasons of love that is our ending song for our winter concert i like it i like it alot

Tracie...I have to admit that I am quite a RENThead and absolutely LOVED your ownership of the all too famous solo in Seasons of Love. It was amazing that the film started in such a low-key, but dramatic fashion, but, girl, you really stole it! My friends and I were talking about the fact that we had our money's worth once that scene ended.

So yes, congratulations on an incredible performance of one of the most amazing songs in Broadway musical history! You have an amazing voice, and I look forward to following your success.

I'm writing this now because I missed the opportunity to say this to you in the bakery yesterday afternoon. I was so surprised that you were so cool that I didn't get a chance to say congratulations and offer you well wishes.

this song just connects with me it helps me learn how i should try to live my life it is an amazing song with an amazing message and i just think you all brought it alive for me

I LOVE RENT!!!!!!!!!! I Just watched it for the first time three days ago when i rented it from from crown video..and ive watched it on repeat over and over again for those three days..then it came out today on video and i bought it right away and bought the soundtrack..im a RENTHEAD!!!! it inspired me soo much!! I LOVE it and ALL the acotrs on it..ESPECIALLY JOANNE (Tracie)

omg I LOVE RENT SOOOO MUCH!!!! I bought it the first day it came out and it hasn't been out of the DVD player since!!!! I've watched it so many times and I always cry everytime I watch it!! I can't help it, it's so sad when angel dies... aww, I getting sad just thinking about it.

Thank You Johnathan Larson
and the cast of RENT.

RENTHEAD 4 LIFE!!!

I thought the movie was beautiful,as a matter a fact i'm listennig to the soundtrack right now.

I saw it on DVD first time (started at midnight when my kids were way asleep) at about 2AM I was crying loud, woke my kids; "daddy are you sad" "no I am happy"... continued to listen to "Seasons of love" until 4AM.

Your soooooo amazing.Hope to see you in something else really soon.

Love ya,

Tammi Cross
Halla @ ur girl

good song

i love this song seasons of love my and my friend have solos for it at my school

My name is Jade and I love the song Seasons of Love. Our chorus teacher, Ann Talbot let us watch the first part of the movie where the song was and we all decided we were going to that song for our Spring musical. We are only in sixth grade and let me tell you it was so awsome!!

I LOVE THIS MOVIE, MA FAVE SONG IS SEASONS OF LOVE I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Tracie Thomas is the most beautiful woman I have EVER seen. I love her singing voice and she is so talented. I have always wanted to see this play and now I'm glad I waited and had the chance to see the movie. Tracie if your single . . . hit a sistha up. Good job you all!