SO EXCITED!!

WOOOO!! IM SO EXCITED!! Im getting my copy as soon as i possibly can...i can picture it. rent. whenever i want to see it. PERFECT!

this movie is so incredible. the deleted scenes are amazing, the documentary was so touching. i can't even put into words what watching this was like.... such an emotional rollercoaster.
thank you jonathan larson.

Yay! I can't wait to go out and buy it... I had to go to school and it's been torture waiting!! And I can't go until 4 because I can't drive yet and that's when my dad gets home...! Ahhhh!! Torture!!

But the Mark & Roger clip is great... Can't wait!!

I was at Wal*Mart last night at about 11:30 so I could get RENT as soon as the clock struck 12:01. The guy actually ended up bringing the display with the DVD's out about 5 till 12, and I yelled from nearly half the store away "STOP PLEASE!" because I could see what the display was. I ran to where he was, grabbed a widescreen copy (complete with a free copy of "Center Stage," another one of my favorite movies that I didn't have on DVF yet), and before I could stop myself, yelled out "MINE!" I then started blushing, muttered an apology to the stocker and said "Thank you."

The confrontation is...*falls over dead* AMAZING! Kicked puppy!Mark and Angry!Mark and Angry!Roger! Wow, so many plotbunnies!

Absolutely...better than I ever dreamed! *glomps Adam and Anthony, glomps I say!*

mucho love and happiness,
Bethy

Hey RENT cast-

Haven't gotten around to watching the 2nd disc. I'll do that tonight after work. Jesse, I cannot express enough how you move me during the reprise of "I'll Cover You." You bring me to tears EVERY time. I can't wait to watch the 2nd disc later.

Thanks again to Jonathan Larson and his family, as well as Chris Columbus, the cast and all those involved in the production of RENT. You've touched a lot of hearts.

Peace, Love, Soul
Carmen
(P.S. Adam you are too sexy. Raaawr!!)

For those that have gotten the DVD today will notice that there is an alternate ending in the special features. For anyone that has seen the play will end up loving this one so much more than the actual ending of the movie because it has the feel of the end of the play....thank you everyone for making this movie a reality

eeeeeekkkkk, lol

rent yea i have it oh my god its amazing yea watching it now.

I got it last night and i watched it twice and now I'm going to watch it about 8 more times today! Me and my friend are having a RENT party!
:)

OMG i have been waiting for this for like 4 months. I am going to get it right now. It is the best movie ever!!!!

Wow, Wow, Wow! I have never been one to participate in online discussions and blogs and such but i feel compelled to write today.

I am a real fan of musicals in general, but i neverhad access to see them becuase of where I live in West Virginia and we are not known for our appreciation of performing arts. I had not been introduced to RENT until it i heard about a performance being brought to my university's artist series. I felt i should listen to it first before going to see it.

I will be honest I downloaded a few of the songs and tried to understand the story through the few songs I had. Light my candle and Life support stuck out to me the most. I got tickets and went to see the show. I was amazed at the power behind the voices singing these catchy songs and the way the stories told all seemed to fit together, I was hooked from then on.

When I heard of the movie I was beside myself it was all I liked to talk about. The movie was just as good as the performance I saw and te soundterack i heard. I loved everything about rent. i cried at the sentimental parts and laughed at the funny parts. I never felt such a strong connection to the movie until i watched it last night on DVD.

i watched the movie and was so happy that i could have access to this great production whenver i wanted. i then decided to watch the extras and everything changed.

I never knew much of the backstory behind Rent. i was never aware of the genius of johnthan larson until i was introduced to him in No Day But Today. i sat in awe as I watched his family and friends tell his story and relive the process he went through to make his dream a reality.

I have so much more of an appreciation for this piece of art. When i watch this piece of art i don't see a musical, or a movie. i don't see the people who sing the songs as actors they are the characters of Mimi, rodger, mark, maureen, collins, angel, and joanne. I don't feel like i am watching a production anymore. i feel like i am watching and living life. The life of people whom I see everyday.

I cannot express how important the documentary is to me. it has made my rent experience better than ever. Thank you for letting us into jonathan's life. thankyou johnathan for having the endurance and self discipline to make your dream a reality.

Just got the DVD...i can't wait to go home and watch it over and over and over!! Thank you soo much for making this movie possible, it has helped me through alot of rough times and i'm sure that it always will.

God bless Jonathan Larson!

No Day But Today

Jade

i can now die happily... but, wait, if that happens i will be without my RENT!!! =P

happy RENT DVD release day all!!! =)

I'm SO excited!! I pre-ordered it, so it should be here any day now!

So Basically i am watching it righ NOW

What an amazing DVD!! i got it at midnight last night and watched it today! It was amazing.
Thank you Chris, Thank you Jesse, Wilson, Tracie, Rosario, Adam, Anthony, Taye and Idina
Most of all, Thank you Jonathan Larson
Sincerely,
Sarah

ITS AMAZING AND I LOVE ROGER

I'm so happy!!!!! I love the DVD it's so awesome !!!!!!!!

Much Love!
Stephy G

Wow guys, i just finished watching the documentary "No day but Today" and it was amazing!! I am also reading Anthony's book "Without You" and i have to say that it is one of the best memoir i have ever read! Thanks for being so amazing!
Alysha

OMG! It's finally here! I've waited so long! This is soooo, exciting! I love this movie and now it can be mine forever and ever. I love evry actor in this film and i think it deserves an oscar but what does the academy know! Anyway had to let that out but anyway,take care cuz,there's No Day but Today!

I can offically say I am the happiest person in the world! The DVD is great. The movie, the deleted scenes, the documentary, it is all wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am gonna miss posting but I am very happy that now I own the movie and can watch it whenever I want!
No Day But Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, its awesome to finally own it on DVD. - :) Im probably gonna be watching it and the special features, non - stop for who knows how long. :) - Lesley.
PS: ( To the director and cast)..if you are all still reading. * I dont know if you still are*. But just in case, I have no complaints on the movie. It's amazing , and is my top favorite musicals..( ever). Im so happy to finally own it on DVD. :) - So thank you all for making the film!!, you guys are all awesome. :) And I wish you all the best!,

Buying it ASAP and having a RENT party tomorrow :)

Yay first comment. Thanks for an awesome movie guys. I'm getting it tomorrow. Can't wait!

The DVD is out and AMAZING! I hope you all get a chance to watch it and the extras ... brought me to tears again, of course! Thank you to everyone ever involved in bringing it to life. =)

YES~!!!!!!!!!
I"M GOING TO TRY AND BUY IT TONIGHT!!!

Yesss! :D

YES!!! FINALLY! You don't know how long the day was, when I had to wait for school to finish before I could go buy the DVD!!

Thank you Jonathan Larson!! There is No Day But Today to do something great, to do something everyone will remember and inspire people to do things they wouldn't dream of until you.
So thank you Jonathan. Because we found you the world has changed for good!!

Bree

well, the dvd is great. i went out this morning and got it. i just have to say that i couldn't stop the tears when i watched 'goodbye love'. then...i saw the alternate ending!!! oh my god...i really did cry. i want to take the dvd to everyone that i drug to see the movie and make them watch the ending. when angel grazed tom's hand...it was pure magic! love you all and of course.....THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON!

The soonest I can get it is tomorrow. I'm already starting to twitch.

AHHHHHHHH! ITS SOO AMAZING IV ALREADY WATCHED IT TWICE! I LOVE THE LARSON FAMILLLLLY! AND IDINA MENZEL! AND TAYE AND ROSARIO AND ADAM AND TRACIE AND ANTHONY AND WILSON AND JESSE! AH! IM SOOO HAPPPY! Haha! I posted Rent Signs ALL over my House to remind people that it came out today! (God Im a dork) Eeeek but its amazing THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

- Annie -Xoxo -

I went at 9:30 so I could get there at 10 am when stores opened and I have already watched it twice!!!! I might even watch it again right now...and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the documentary on Jonathan Larson...he would be so proud of all of you, Chris, Anthony, Adam, Idina, Taye, Wilson, Jesse, Rosario, and Tracie...you guys really did a wonderful thing in honoring his memory like this! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!! I am gonna go watch it again now!!! Talk to you all later!!!
~Katie
NO DAY BUT TODAY!!!!!!!!!

Yes!!!! I just finished watching it! I loved it even more than when I first saw it!

ive come home and watched it twice already. if i was to die right now i would be the happiest dead person of all the dead peeps. i love you all so very much for making this movie and i wish the best to you all!!!!!!!11
i love espeacially anthony!!!!
call me
stephanie

I only have two words: "Alternative Ending".

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*brushes away a tear*

~~Aryq~~

I got mine

i absolutely love this movie! the dvd is awesome! i saw the alternate ending and i started sobbing! i was starting to cry at goodbye love! i got it as soon as i got out of school! i really really love this movie!

I LOVED LOVED LOVED THE ALTERNATE ENDING! It was phenomenal!!!!! And the deleted scenes gave us another good insight into Benny. Loved, loved, loved the movie!! AGAIN!

I ran around the halls in school yelling NO DAY BUT TODAY!!! (wow, did people think I was crazy) Then I came home from school and my mom had boughten the DVD for me!!! I was hysterically crying!!! I was so excited!!!!!!!! My friend and I were crying so bad during the movie especially the special features!!! Thank You Jonathan Larson And Rent Cast. My friends and I are going to have a Rent movie, sleepover party this Friday!!!!!!! "Without you" my life would truly be a wreck. THERE TRULY IS, NO DAY BUT TODAY!!!!! Thanks soooo much!!!!!!!!

Love: Megs

OMG!!! I had to wait for my friend so i have only been watching the deleted scenes!!!! I ♥ the one of benny and Roger in the bar! and the alternate ending made mr cry! rent forever!!!-allison

omg omg omg omg!!!!! i LOVE this movie!! i acutally threw a rent party. i think everyone wanted to kill me tho cause at every song i said, omg i lov ethis song, the deleted scenes were amazing and the documentary was touching. rent is the BEST!!

I bought the DVD today right after work. I just spent the last 3 hours not doing the piles of work I need to be doing this week, but watching the deleted scenes (once without commentary, once with) and the AMAZING documentary. The movie will either happen later tonight or tomorrow... or both.

This documentary was absolutely phenomenal!! I knew the story of Jonathan's death before RENT opened and have always found it heartbreaking. However, to hear his story from the perspective of his family, friends, and himself... no words can describe the newfound respect and awe I have for this musical. It's been a favorite of mine for the past 7 years (since my junior or senior year of high school) and the more I learn about it, the more I love it.

To the cast... both of the stage show and this movie... thank you for continuing to bring this amazing story to new audiences every day. You are all inspirations and each bring new flare to the show that speaks to new people every day.

To the crew... both of stage and screen... the endless efforts you all have put into keeping this show going and making it a sight to see is amazing. I respect each and every one of you and your craft.

To the Larson family... I can't begin to imagine the bittersweetness you must all have been feeling over the past 10 years. Jonathan's passing was tragic and sudden, yet you allowed his dream to continue on. Thank you all so much for allowing the show to go on all these years. You have all touched my heart and my life over the years. I feel like I "know" Jonathan better through this movie and the documentary. You are all amazingly strong and inspirational people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

And last, but not least...

THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON!!!

I got mine this morning ^_^
Might I say that I love everyone who worked on this movie, from Chris to the actors to the people who had to clean up poor Roger's vomit when he was sick (oh, yes, that commentary ROCKED). Thank you for making this movie.
I LOVE THIS DVD!
The alternate ending made me cry a bucket. So did "Goodbye Love."

Peace and Rainbows,
Rachel

I finally got the DVD today in the morning! I had such a hard time buying it since everywhere I went they were all sold out. I just wanted to collapse on the floor and cry in frustruation but I finally got it! So happy but the stupid salesman scared the crap out of me when he said they were also sold out but then he showed me the display case that only a few copies of "Rent", I hit him on the arm and said 'I hate you!'. There's my little adventure for the day.

I went home and watched the first disc (I'm going to watch the second disc tomorrow) and I loved it more than the first time I watched it! I sung along with it and my mom even liked it so it was a movie that we both enjoyed! You guys never fail at making me cry during I'll Cover You (Reprise) and Finale B.

I just want to say one last thing: thank you Jonathan Larson, the cast of Rent, and Chris Columbus for creating something so beautiful for us Rent-heads. Now we'll cherish this DVD forever and never forget how truly wonderful this musical is. I do believe this might be my last post here on this blog (pray to God no!), unfortunately, so with that said: No Day But Today.

yes i pre ordered the DVD and yes i have already watched it. It is amazing...and i love the special features... i loved it and the documentary about Jonathan is awesome I'm so glad you guys/girls put that in there!!!

Love To All
Khalehla

I got the DVD and I love it! Thank you Jonathan!, is all I can say.

WOW....so i saw the movie like 5 times in theater....have seen the stage production 3 times....had the obc soundtrack memorized years ago.....own and have read the book who knows how many times.....and yet there i was in the wee hours on tuesday morning after going to get my copy of RENT at midnight....laying in bed crying because there's something so powerful and special to the music and it was made into such a wonderful movie and I feel like it really stayed true to the stage show....and then getting to watch the No Day But Today documentary....so much was familiar to me having read the book so many times....but to hear and see Jonathan performing....and seeing and hearing these people speak of this man and this show....and to see the original cast actually performing and being like oh i recognize that....there's a picture of that in the book! the whole thing was just really touching....and even some parts of that brought tears to my eyes....i'm just so impressed with everyone who was a part of putting RENT on the big screen....it could've easily been screwed up but it shows how much time and effort and work and love was put into doing it right....you've really hit a special spot with so many people....it's awesome!
NO DAY BUT TODAY!
nicki

yes!!! I love it! I now have no life, I'll be watching RENT all the freakin' time!!
XOXO
~SJ

EEEEEEE! Yayayayayay! I preordered my copy and Im soooooooooooo excited to get it in the mail, im going to like TOTALY rip open and destroy the box and then squeeze my 2 disc DVD of RENT!!!!! I am so so so so so thankful to everyone who has been invlolved in this amazing film, show, and journey. Thank you all SO much, I cannot explain. We RENTheads are ntohing without such an amazingly amazing talented group of people. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Please continue to captivate audiences and inspire younger people to be free to express themselves. THANK YOU. I love all of you so much!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
x's and o's,
RENThead Maya
NO DAY BUT TODAY

PS: Anthony- your book is amazing and I want to fricking marry you. I love you so much, and thank you for sharing your life with us. I cried like throughout the entire book. THANK YOU I love it.

waht a coincidence. i am watching it RIGHT NOW. : )

arrgh. i don't get it until tomorrow afternoon, but y'all who've already seen it made me look forward to it even more. i can't wait! thank you, cast, crew, producers, and everyone involved. thank you jonathan larson.
~erin

The documentary was FANTASTIC! Thank you, whoever put that together. It was wonderful to hear more about Jonathan's life from the people who love him.

I'm watching it right now! =) WOOOOOOOOO!!!

NiNa

I got it this afternoon and watched it tonight! Everybody made a good job on the movie, it's incredible, I cried and laughed at the same places again!

OMG I bought and watched!!!! I LOVED the deleted scenes!!!!!!!!!!!!! You all are my inspiration!!!! Much love to all cast and crew!!

This was the first show I ever got to see actually on broadway back in 2001 and I thought it was FAB-U-LOUS. So I was excited to hear that it was being made into a movie,but I was also a little scared too. I was worried that they would change the story to much. However, this was without a doubt the best film ever made.

I work night shift and woke up in the middle of my normal sleep cycle to go and see it on opening day in the theatres. So, it goes without saying I was at the store first thing this am to buy the DVD. I stayed up all day watching both discs. No day but was so moving it was the best. I even brought the DVD to work with me so if I have time tonight I will watch it again.

Thank You Jonathan Larson and thank you Chris Columbus for being so true to Jonathan's vision.

No Day But Today!!!!!!!!!!

I bought the DVD and have watched it and sang along with it!!! i would love to b on broadway!!!! so much fun!!!! this is such an awsome love story, it makes u laugh cry and sing!!! i love it!!!

I saw the movie and i ♥ it! It makes me laugh and cry. I ♥ it sooooooooooo much!!!!! Rent 4 life! No day but today!!!!

FIGHT AIDS!!

I just wanted to say that this movie, and this DVD is the most amazing thing I've ever bought. My grandpa just recently died, and watching the documentary on John Larson's life just reminded me how important people's lives can be after they've gone. It's truly inspiring, and as for the DVD-the special features are *awesome*. Plus, it's great to finally be able to enjoy this life-changing musical in my own home. :)

Wonderful DVD. :D It made me very happy. I just finished watching everything on it.

The Mark and Roger piece in Goodbye Love makes my heart sing, as does the commentary. You all make me a very happy fangirl. The documentary was brilliant, and totally mindblowing. You shoudld've put some bloopers on or something.

Oh well. I'm sure as hell not complaining.

Much love!
Lausanne M.

Love love loved this movie, saw it twice in the theater.....I have been listening to that soundtrack since I 1st saw it on broadway in Tampa, in 1996.......I was beside myself when I found out it was made into a movie! Got my copy 1st thing this morning! Only had time to watch the 1st disc, movie....going on vacation tomorrow, so I can't wait to watch the other DVD......Love all of the cast!!! And so happy a lot of originals were in it! Thank you soooo much!! And the Larson Family as well! Can't get any of the songs out of my head...lol...

one of the best days of my life

So, I feel like I've been waiting for this day for quite a long time. Anyways, being the newly crazed Renthead that I am, I definately bought the dvd at midnight...and then proceeded to dress up as a pretty convincing Maureen today. ;) (My friends and I definately got a few strange looks) Anyways, I just wanted to say that the dvd is awesome, how can you go wrong, this is Rent. :)

But on a more serious note,I want to say thank you to all the actors, Chris Columbus, and most importantly Jonathan Larson. After recently reading Anthony Rapp's book, I have come to an even deeper appreciate of this musical, so even though I feel like I write much more, I will just say that Rent is amazing is more ways then one. No day but today. :)

I just want to say that i LOVE this movie!! the alternate ending...i absolutely LOVE!!!!!! it made me cry so bad! haahha just wanted to comment.

I LOVE IT! haha

I watched the movie, the comenary, the other scenes, and the documentary four times, all I can say is- Wow... it's amazing. The comentary is hysterical (but I did sort of tear up while Jessie was singing)... The documentary was brilliannt! The alternate ending, you were right about it chris, but it was great as well, I was crying my eyes out... but I always do with this movie...

THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON

That Alternate ending really GOT Me! When My Angel touched Collins hand, I was just touched.. Their chemistry is G-R-E-A-T!!! I just fell in love with them even more.. Loved the DVD!!!

No Day But Today!

To echo what has already been said so many times, "Thank you Jonathan Larson". A devoted RENThead for years and years, I feel as though I don't even begin to comprehend the true depthn of this piece of work. To everyone involved in immortalizing this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart....
~Krista Lynn Peckyno; Orlando FL

My roomies must have thought I was crazy becasue I went to the store diretly from class to get my copy. I then refused to watch it till they went to work casue i knew they'd talk through it...and i wanted to watch it alone for the first time.
I watched the documentry first, which was amazing, while I'd read about the Larson's online seeing them and listening to Jonathan Larson's friends was an amazing thing.
One of my roomates happened to come home during La Ve Boheium and was sitting with me when she suddenly says "Did they just say dildo?!" hahaha. She left the room for the rest of the song needless to say!
Congradulations to cast and crew for doing such an amazing job, I was worried at first, but you blew me away as always.
Thank you Jonathan Larson!
Also, Anthony Rapp needs to call me! lol.

i think you all did a terrific job. anthony- i love you! adam- you are so frigen hot taye- dude i totally never knew you could sing soooo great idina- loved "over the moon" rosario- loved your outfits. i think your voice is stunning tracie- you rock jesse- dude you made me cry like 10 timmes and made me laugh a billion i love you!!! angel- i think you are so cute and sweet!!!!!
i love you all
lets meet up!!!!
love
stephanie

OMG!!! I have been waiting for this day; I bought it as soon as I could. Much Love to the Cast, Crew, and the Larson Family.

Thank-you so much,

Lindsey, FL

OMG! I just got my copy in the mail! It was like christmas all over again, and I love the deleted scenes! Enjoy, everyone, and remember: VIVA LA VIE BOHEME BABY!

After months of waiting, I bought my copy of RENT on DVD (widescreen please) Tuesday at 9 a.m. at my neighborhood Wal-Mart. I was at work so I couldn't watch it immediately, but on my lunch hour I viewed all the deleted scenes (actually started crying during "Goodbye Love" and the alternate ending!!) and the first part of the documentary (which I'm planning to watch in its entirety on my lunch hour today). Spent Tuesday night watching the movie itself (honestly, it moved me just as much viewing it at home as it did when I went to the theater last November). I've been printing out ANY and EVERYTHING I can find on the Web related to RENT (interviews, videos, CDs, photos, articles, reviews). I've entered the 10th Anniversary sweepstakes (at least 10 times!!!) and have found out the touring company will be in Conway, Arkansas in three weeks (actually, I live in Mississippi, but Arkansas is the closest venue to me). If I don't win the trip to New York, maybe I'll catch the tour next month. In any case, I consider myself now to be a full-fledged RENThead. All I can say is thank God for Jonathan Larson, the Larson family, Chris Columbus, the original Broadway and movie casts and crew for bringing such a powerful, moving, timeless masterpiece into existence for me to enjoy. NO DAY BUT TODAY!!!

THE ALTERNATE ENDING IS ♥ LOVE ♥.
I cried sooooo much more.
I love it all. I love everything about it.
Where would I be without Jonathan Larson's beautiful musical?
Thank you Jonathan.
And God BLESS you Chris Columbus!
And of course, the cast was lovely. As always.

♥ ♥ ♥

The whole DVD was great! I thought the documentary (the 6 part thing) was absolutely wonderful! i cried so much my mom was going to turn it off, i didn't know THAT much about johnathan's life and stuff, and wow!!! I mean wow! He had some of the greatest friends ever and he really seemed to enjoy his life even though he went through so much hard stuff! He is my hero and wow i love rent a kazillion times more then i did when i got the OBC cd in 2000 ( i loved it then but now it's my obsession)

AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! i got it first thing yesterday! i had a rent party and during lave vie boheme we got on the table and acted it out, drove my mom crazy! BEST MOVIE EVER!!! i loved the deleted scenes! SO AMAZING! thanks so much to everyone in the movie!! i love you all so much! i am a renthead for life! i have to go watch it for the millionth time now...a thousand sweet kisses!
catherine

yesterday was a beautiful day!! i am in LOVE!!!! as soon as i got home i watched it! glorygloryglory! i also so the deleted scenes. gorgeous!!! i luv that other ending too. i only saw the 1st 2 sections of the documentary because of homework. i love you all! THANK YOU JONATHON LARSON!!!!!!!!

Just watched Rent for the third time since yesterday! It never gets old.

I am totally in love with all of the extra footage and the alternate ending. I also love the documentary!

This movie has made life worth living!

Much Love,
Danielle

HI everyone. I got the DVD yesterday and still loved it after 9 and a half times watching it before. I still cry and laugh at all the right parts.

ANTHONY: i met you at your book signing in west hollywood (which i am still convincing myself was NOT a dream) and now, when i watch the movie or listen to the music, i smile and think to myself "I met a Broadway God and I am listening to him now (or watching)." You are so talented and are such a sweetheart. I can't thank you enough for your kindness the night of the signing. Thank you, also, for being so patient while I annoyingly asked you to sing three different thing and take a picture. Your book was amazing (i was speechless that night and had to words to tell you how utterly amazing the book was). Love you!

ADAM: Your rendition of "One Song Glory" flies far above the rest. You are so talented and adorable on screen. I love you!

ROSARIO: I am always blown away by your talent. I see you in differnt movies and then listen to the move soundtrack or watch the RENT movie and think "Wow...i just saw her in...Josie and the Pussycats and now shes singing so beautifully." I am blown away by your talent in Out Tonight and everything else. Please continue working with your voice. Love you!

WILSON: You are adorable. I love you so much and admire your talent. Not only your SINGING talent (which amazes me) but your talent to walk/run/dance/jump in thse platform shoes when I probably wouldn't be able to stand up in them. So props. Angel is my favorite character and it was always my dream to see you in her (very high) shoes. Now, with the movie, I can fulfill my dream everyday. You were great in the "cat" deleted scene...i cracked up! The alternate ending made me cry even more than the actual ending used in the movie and I cried hystrically from the moment Angel passes to the end. Please...marry me? (and let us know about your upsoming projects!)

JESSE: I cry very hard at "I'll Cover You (reprise)" not only because it is the funeral of my fave character but because of how passionate you are when you sing it. You cry and seeing you cry makes me cry because I know we are crying for the fairly same reason. Your performance in this film was amazing. Love you!

TRACIE: I also met you at Anthony's book signing and was blown away by your kindness. I remember you had to leave and yet you graciously signing my stuff and took a picture with me and then (beautifully) sang seasons of love with anthony (btw tell Anthony it was amazing...lol). You were a magnificent Joanne and thank you (not only for being so nice at the signing) but for portraying this character so beautifully but representing us RENTheads in the move. Love you!

IDINA: All I can say is that your performance as Maureen was HILARIOUS and I would have loved to see you perform it onstage. I still admire you for your work in WICKED and love you to death.

TAYE: BTW, great job on Will and Grace! You are so amazingly talented and I have to fall in love with Benny everytime because you portray him and I can't help it even if his character isnt the greatest guy ever. All my love!

Guys: "Kudos....kudos" on the entire movie and I am so sad that it is unfortunately officially over...nothing more to look forward to. But i hope you all stay in touch here (if you have time ). I love you all too much for words and once again canno thank you enough for making this film as amazing as it is!!!!!

NO DAY BUT TODAY!!!!!!
With a thousand sweet kisses:
Steph B
California

This is definitely the best movie that has ever been created! It's so inspiring, just thinking about it makes me swell up with emotion.

THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON!

WOW,
Just got my copy today. Pre-ordered on Amazon. Watching the deleated scenes and am in tears!!! I am so glad they incuded "goodbye love"!!!! So happy I can watch it anytime I want!!!!!!

No day but today!

Bought the DVD on the first day and as I walked into my home I saw my daughter watching TV and what came on at that moment was the commerical for the RENT DVD!!!So I held up my copy to the TV and needless to say my daughter was so thrilled!We decided to watch the alternate ending and deleted scenes first.As soon as I saw the empty spotlight I started crying because I knew what was going to happen,looked at my daughter and she was crying too.She said "why does this movie do this to me?"-really she does know why-It touches her soul as it does everyone else who watches this wonderful,special movie.Since we saw the broadway show and movie many times we then watched the movie with the commentaries.Thank you Chris,Adam and Anthony on the great insights into this movie.It makes it all the more special for when I watch it from now on!You often talked about the audiences reactions to different part of this film- I'd like to add that at the end of Without you -that you could hear a pin drop and then SNIFFLES continuing into I'll Cover You (reprise)At this point I knew that this film had a POWERFUL impact and alway will!How many movies can you say this about?
So after the movie I had to watch the doucumentary.WOW!Thanks to the friends and family members and management into letting us into the peasant party and Jonathan's life and how RENT came to be!
It was then 2am and I had to get up for work so I didnt get to watch the rest.But no problem there will be many more RENT nights to come!
Most of all THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON for this special gift and Chris Columbus and CAST for delivering it!

Well I preordered mine off of Amazon, so it wont be comming until about Saturday, so I rented Rent last night.

Before I saw the movie in theatres I had only heard the broadway recordings a few times and seen a short bit about the upcomming movie in Rolling Stone, but enough to entice me into seeing it on the big screen. My best friend and I saw the first showing in our city, at the lower quality theatre at quarter to seven pm. I was completely blown away.
Since Novemeber RENT has been pretty much the only thing comming out of my iPod or Stereo.
And then it was amazing to see the songs that have been my obsessions for the past few months comming back together in front of me, but this time I knew all the petty little facts about the amazing cast and Jon Larson and stupid trivia about the show, and it just spectacular.

The Alternate Ending made me cry like a baby when Angel came in.

I am so happy that this show became a movie, because I am one of those people who cannot afford to see a show on Broadway, let alone even pay enough to travel to NYC. Thank you all SO much for bringing this movie to my generation and to those who would never have the opportunity to see it otherwise.

Viva la Vie Boheme!

OMG, I AM OBSESSED WITH THE MOVIE! i think its absolutely amazing. i have already seen it four times and i loke it so much, that i am going to see it on broadway on friday!!

i think that the story is just overall touching. if you let the characters steal your heart and truly get lost in the film, it can really change your life and your outlook on various things.

in the society we live in now, it is important to remember that AIDS, drugs, and many other hardships do exist. coming from the area near where idina menzel and adam pascal attended high school, i know that there are so many people that do abuse drugs and it happens right in front of my eyes. the movie is a first hand look at what damage can be done and the ways in which an inidividual that is suffering can be helped. if that message was portrayed to everyone in our society, i think we could all be changed for the better. and the message of Rent is the most important factor.

i am so glad i was able to have the opportunity to see the film RENT, and im even more excited that i have a chance to see the play!

OMG!!!!! I ABSOLUTLEY WOULD DIE WITHOUT THIS MOVIE!!! My whiteboard has a countdown to rent! When i first saw it My bestest friend and i were crying our eyes out! I ♥ Rent!!!!!! Back to my story, when i first saw a commercial for it, i jumped up and down and screamed bloody murder!! and it was 1:00 in the morning!!! Well I made my mom go get a copy when Blockbuster opened and i just got my own copy in the mail today! I screamed just as loud!!! I listen to the Rent Soundtrack sooo much that my mom grounded me from it!! i listened to it anyways!!!!! Well I just watched the alternate ending for the billionth time!!!!!!! I ♥ it!!!!!!! I love when you get so sad that angel is not there and all of a sudden your heart gets lighter because he comes and sings!! O and one more thing!!!! I Absolutely ♥ Rosario and Adam! But I cant exclude Anthoney, tracie, Wilson ((hOTTIE)), Idina Taye and Jesse!! This movie has touched me in a way no one else will feel! I know now that life is precious!!! And I thank the cast, crew and Jon Larson for this masterpiece!!!!! Freaky, i JUST saw a commercial for Rent again!! Is that fate or what!!!!!Ok now this is way too long!!! But Remember................... Forget Regret, Or life is yours to miss!!!!!!!

WOW!!!!!

I just got the DVD today, as soon as I could. I ended up being the right time, I was surpose to work today but I was home sick, my whole family was really sick. Sittting in my room on my bed in even more of an emotional state then I was when I first saw it was really special. I have never been luck enough to see it on stage but the music has been with me for years and has become part of my soul. I really like all of the special features it bring a new level to the film. Just like the rest of rent i don't think the the documentry will soon leave me. I know a few people who wont watch this because they think the this is just a story of gay people with aids. I think if the watch the story of Jonathan's journey and life it would help to see the deeper meaning. Thank you Jonathan Larson for giving us this wonderful gift.

I pray to the rent God ((Angel!!)) every night and this is what i recite!!!

O mighty rent god! How was your day!!! I love the slogan "No but Today!" I know that you are up there watching over me!!!! Because of the film i can be who i want to be!!!

ARent!!! ((Ahmen))
Allison
((Your Name Here))

OMG, I just watched the DVD and it is AMAZING!! The documentary was so awesome, I couldn't stop crying. The deleted scenes were brilliant, especially "Goodbye Love" - beyond words. I luv you guys, thank you so much for the "gift" of RENT!!! :-)

I just got through all of the special features, and they are amazing! This was the perfect tribute to Jonathan that can live on forever. So many RENTheads dreams have come true and been exceeded with the realease of this film and subsequently, this DVD! Thank you to all who were involved in the entire journey of RENT, and...

thank you jonathan larson!

--Jenn
Bronx, NY

I cried during the "Without You" portion of the documentary
I'm such a dork, that i brought my laptop and the DVD to school so i could show her the deleted scenes during our 15 minute break. It's actaully against the school rules to do that! But we didn't get caught..and I'm just cool that way. Hehe
I saw Cake! It's so funny!
I love the "On a scale from 1 to Taye Diggs" hottness scale on Smallville. Ah! You are so hot Taye.
Jesse, you are amazing. I watch Law and Order like 24-7, which is pretty sad, considering I'm this little 13-year-old girl. All of my other friends only watch SVU, and are disgusted by CI and Law and Order. Hehe. I think it's cool!
idina- You are seriously the most amazing person I know of. You are absolutely stunning. I especially love your cheekbones :) . You have the most amazing voice ever, and you have such a big vocal range...and you can belt....really high. It's so amazing. I bought the Wild Party Soundtrack a couple months ago at "Colony" (this music store in NYC) and when i first listened to "The Juggernaut," My jaw literally dropped.
You also have a really amazing sense of fashion. You always say that Taye is the stylish one..and Taye is stylish..but it is so much easier for guys to find clothes...and i always love what you wear! I also want your hair. Its so shiny and wavy, and not frizzy! It's amazing!
Well, I've requested an invitation to the RENT benefit concert with the OBC, and they have not yet sent out the invitations..ooo i hope i get lucky!
Anthony: AHH! You are so cute. I love you! Your book was so amazing! I read it in two days. I was so attatched to it, that I read it in the car!
err i borrowed your brother's book from the library at my school..um..it's interesting. lol

omg dont even get me started .. everything thing about the movie and the extras are beyond amazing .. "no day but today" is so touching and moving. i love how daphne and fredi were on the commentary. also the deleted scenes are amazing and i absolutly love the alternate ending. thanks again revolution studios, the ENTIRE cast, christopher columbus, and my true hero - jonathon larson.

oh yea and also march 8th i am going to rutgers so i cant go see anthony rapp, my idol, on his book tour. it was the best book ive ever read and you should all get it.

wow..

rent is love. ive seen the movie so many times and its been out for how many days..? haha=)

anyway, i just wanted to say that the cast was amazing and the story is absolutly unbelievable. the transition from play to movie was amazing. i was skeptical about seeing the movie at first, but i really enjoyed it.

best wishes to all
much love
jayyyy

I was first introduced to the music of RENT about 8 years ago in university. Our choir director had been to see the musical and loved it! So, as soon as he could get the score for "Seasons of Love", he introduced it to us, and it quickly became one of our favourite songs to perform. I have never been able to see RENT on stage (too far away!:-( ), so when I heard RENT was going to be made into a movie, I was thrilled. And it certainly lived up to all my expectations, and more. All I can say is that if the movie was that great, I would LOVE to see what it's like on stage!

And then I got the DVD - and there was the documentary - I knew Jonathan had died, but I never did know the circumstances. What a tragedy that he never lived to see his phenomenal work on opening night, and to revel in the tremendous success that RENT became. I was in tears by the end of the segment describing Jonathan's passing.

I would like to thank and congratulate ALL of the actors, Chris Columbus and his team for bringing RENT to all of us who never got to see it on Broadway (yet!), and most of all to the Larson family. Without them we never would have been blessed with the opportunity to be touched by Jon's life and work.

THANK YOU JONATHAN LARSON!

OMG! I have it! i can't stop watching it, it's so amazing! i've never been this happy over a movie!

<3 always,
megan

my life is complete. no jk ill have to watch the 2nd disk for THAT.

wow I just got the dvd and when I got to "Without You" I cried so hard! man it was so touching... *sniff* I just love the movie. I also heard about the broadway from my teacher and it must have been phenomenal!!! Thank you Jonathan Larson for making all of this and to his friends and the cast for making all of this so real... I love it and it just inspired me to go on with my life with who I am and to live each moment as my last! No day but today!

well, when i ran to get my copy at my lunch hour i stopped and fell to the ground..that is literally how excited i was since than i have watched it 9 times including lunch hour at school (in my teachers classroom) and in the morning at 6:00 am. The documentary is so well done it might have even been more touching than the movie. The alternate ending and all the deleted scenes were so good, i missed the out takes but everything else covers for it. When ,y mom and friends saw idina moon benny they gasped and i just simply sat there laughing "omg i love her" *laughs* this movie has made me lose 14 pounds and become more eneregtic.

so thank-you again for this movie because now it is out forever.

sorry for this long entry,
caroline

I must agree having RENT whenever I can...is amazing!!!The documentary on the second disc is just as touching and amazing as the movie!!! I have watch both many times and have cried everytime. If everyone could see the pure beauty and truth that RENT beholds this world would be such a nicer place to live...
Jonathan Larson was a brilliant mind and I must extend my thanks to the parents and family and friends of Jonathan that kept it going. I was young when it first opened and without those who belived in it I never would have had the chance to experience RENT!!!

i watched it with commentary today. hahahahahahahaha! u guys are the best! i was laughing so much. esp with the hair and anthony's disappearing woman/snowflake. i really enjoyed hearing chris's/anthony's/adam's views! and i loved how u struck down the stupid people's arguments! go revelry! go RENT!!!!!!
annnd guess what?! i got anthony's book! now i shall read! thanks again you wonderful wonderful people!

I finally got the movie today!! The wait was agonizing because i really wanted to get it the day it came out, but i did not have a ride because my dad was out of town. So, he came back yesterday and we still couldn't get it. So, today when i was at school he bought it for me and when i got home it was there waiting for me to watch it!! It is so Amazing!!

It took all my will power not to cry during the mark/roger fight(I'm technically supposed to be finishing up a Spanish project so I kind of have to keep quiet, heh). Anyway, it was incredible. That's always been one of my favorite parts because it's so powerful and getting to see it totally made my day. Adam, Anthony, you are the sexiest, most talented men ever.
-Laura

I GOT IT IN THE MAIL TODAY

I checked on Amazon and it said my copy ould not arive until saturday or sunday, it was my lucky day today :).

I walked home and I went to get the mail from the front door as usual. I scooped up the mail, and realized there was a box at the bottom, so i turned over the pile. The box was adressed to me and I dropped the rest of the mail. I was alone, so I felt free to scream like a teenaged girl around nsync. I literally tore the box apart and squeezed my wide screen addition of RENT. I was sooooooooooooooooooooo happy and maybe even overly excited, but what a suprise! So I spent the entire afternoon devoted to RENT. I dont have school tomorrow, so it was a pretty good day. After my normal sob fest after the last scene, I watched all the deleted scenes, all of which i loved and watched the documentary, which I absolutely ADORED! I am so happy to be the owner of this DVD :). I am going to see the show over spring break in NYC and i could not be more excited.

THANK YOU ALL SO EFFING MUCH. I DESPERATELY NEED TO MEET ALL OF YOU TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, THE SHOW, AND THE MOVIE. THANK YOU.

LOVE LOVE LOVE,
x's and o's,
RENThead Maya
NO DAY BUT TODAY

OMG!The DVD is so amazing. Thanks again for making such a wonderful movie. Also thank you Jonathan Larson.
NO DAY BUT TODAY!!

The alternate ending made me cry.

I LOVE YOU ALL. THE DVD IS JUST AMAZING. I CRIED WHEN I WATCHED ABOUT JONATHAN LARSON. I HAD HEARD ABOUT HIS LIFE BEFORE, BUT SEEING HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS MADE IT SEEM SO MUCH MORE REAL. IT MADE ME THINK ABOUT WHAT HE COULD HAVE DONE AFTER RENT.

I went to buy it on Tuesday, but they only had full screen. I live in a college town and there is not ONE copy of RENT in any store! They're ALL SOLD OUT!! Mom's got one at home for me, though :-)

~Melissa

When I first saw there was a documentary, I didn't think much of it b/c I own the Rent book and figured I know the story, blah blah.. but then I watched it and realized how much more alive and real Jonathan Larson felt.. I consider myself a pretty big Rent fan, but sometimes feel like I'd be an even bigger JL fan if he was still around... Thank you to whomever it concerns for putting in video clips of him just being a person, and clips of his other music, too... Made him feel like a real guy I'd like to chat with about politics and life, and not the silent enigma I sometimes feel that he becomes to us that never knew him...~

And on the commentary, thanks to Anthony and Adam.... it was very insightful and also made me feel further connected to the film~

Question-are you ever going to release all the film clips from the website onto any sort of DVD format? (the answers to the questions, Anthony Rapp's camera footage, etc)

I love RENT. Ever since I got the movie...at midnight on the 22nd, all I want to do is watch it. On Tuesday my friends and I dressed up as RENT characters which was fun even though I did get a few weird looks for being Angel. I have to say that I love the alternate ending almost more than the original ending. It's so much more emotional. I also really liked the documentary and the commentary with Chris, Anthony and Adam. I feel like I know so much more about the show now. I also loved how you filmed the mark and roger fight during goodbye love.

Ok, I had to wait for pay day to get my copy. I just watched the bio on Jonathan Larson. It made me cry like crazy, just as RENT does! The earth was truely blessed to have him here for such little time.....

I think everyone needs to watch this movie, and see the stage version. I tell everyone I know about it.. It has so much heart.

Thank you Jonathan for creating such an amazing piece of art!!!

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! It's clear that every single little decision had so much thought put into it. There was never a feeling that anyone thought, "let's slop a movie together because it already has a fanbase." There was so much effort and care put into everything. The cast was wonderful! Great job to everyone!

THANK YOU for bringing RENT to people like me who would never have had a chance to see it on Broadway!

AHHHHH! I had a free period last thing on Tuesday, so I went to the mall...I am now the proud owner of the RENT Full Screen Special Edition 2-Disc DVD!!! I've managed to watch it already, once normally and once with the director/cast commentary!! Adam and Anthony are soooooo cute!!! ^_^ *huggles Adam*

I loved the commentary it's too funny. Though I just thought that Chris was repeating himself the whole time. He alway talked about the lighting! Adam was damn funny especially when he talked about Rosario! Like during OUT TONIGHT he's all like "Just wait till she takes off that robe" and chris is all like"13-year-old boys!" Oh! and when Anthony is talking about HALLOWEEN and he says something about some slowing down effect and chris is all "I don't think that that's th take we used" and Anthony's like "Never mind" I love it and when Anthony talks about the review by the CAP Movie ministries that lists revelry as an offence to God! Oh and at the end of I SHOULD TELL YOU when Adam's all like "I kept trying to give her some tongue but she wouldn't oblige..." that was so funny! I love when Anthony talks about the woman on the train disappearing! Damn the commentary rocked! I love the movie I've watched literlly 10 times since the 21st!

I had school on tuesday and all day long i was thinking as soon as school is over i'm going to go buy rent! Much to my suprise my mom wasent home when i got home. I was so frustarted and i went upstairs to my room to start on homework. But when i got upstairs there was a bag and a card on my desk. I opened the bag and inside was Rent!!!!!! I was screaming so loud!

Dear Cast,
The movie is AMAZING and still is amazing after watching it 10 times. I thank you so much for making this! your performance was incredible and every time i watch it tears come to my eyes. You really proved what it means to be a renthead! I love u all... (specailly adam :-D)
No day but today!
Victoria

Oh my gosh. I kept ballin through the entire show and the documentary. Half the time I'm giddy with excitement over seeing the impossibly gorgeous Adam Pascal and gang, even without makeup . The other half I'm just having my heart ripped to pieces over Jonathon Larson. But the information on MARFAN is awesome and I know someone with a lot of those symptoms who I'm going to just say look out for this one thing. I'm unbelievably happy this could lead to saving even more lives. Thank you Jonathon Larson.

Cast, Crew, Jon Larson. Hats off to you.

Thank You, Johnathan Larson.

Cameron Seay
Lynchburg College RentHead

omg omg omg omg i got this on dvd on tuesday and stayed home from school and watched it all day...and havent stopped watching it since...i cried soo hard by the end of the day i had red marks under my eyes that didnt go away till morning!!! ahhh I LOVE RENT! and adam and anthony!!! eeee!!

i absolutely loved the documentary about jonathan's life. it made me cry. the deleted scenes were also amazing. the alternate ending was sooo good; i cried during that too.

I just watched the documentary about Jonathan Larson, it was so moving! Now I really understand the true meaning of "Thank you Jonathan Larson". It was very well done.

I just want to say that it is totally awesome to watch this movie in the comfort of my own home! I got the last copy the store had on Tuesday and I have watched it everyday since. Love the deleted scenes, the documentary was as good as the movie, very touching! And then of course the movie! I have now watched it with and without the commentry. I really enjoyed hearing all about the ins and outs of the movie. Hats off to everyone involved in this movie. Everything was exceptional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was perfection!!!

WOOO MY LIFE IS COMPLETE! Once again thank you so much for this movie it is everything I have ever hope for! I love you Idina, Taye, Anthony, Adam, Jesse, Wilson, Tracie, Rosario, Chris, cast, crew and Larson Family. Especially thanks to Jonathan Larson! MUCH LOVE!

xoxo, Shannon

i had no school tuesday it was awesome. i got it as soon as the store opened!!! anyways i love the deleted scences. the scenes with mark made the effect that AIDS has not only on the people who have it, but on those around them even more poignant. it is important to see how distressed mark is and how hard it is for him also. i also hated that benny ends up looking like a jerk without his scenes where he redemes himself. they need to prove why he is singing with them in "seasons of love".

i love that alternate ending, although i prefer the one in the movie cuz its true to the play. the documentary on jonathan is amazing. i cried. its beautiful. and the commentary, HILARIOUS!

RENT IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!

Well... I went out to get it the day it came out. I had decided last week that i was going to have a showing party at my house for all of my friends who have/haven't seen it yet. We did it last night and it was great... got a few new fans. :D
One of my friends tried converting me from a Joanne fan to Moreen fan, but it didnt work... Im a Tracie fan all the way.

After I saw the movie in theatre I got the soundtrack.
I have listened to it soooo much because I swear to god I thought I saw those deleted scenes. As I was watching the movie (dvd version) i was like, what happened to that song (the rest of the goodbye love).
when i watched the deleted scenes i couldnt remember if i saw them or not. i thought i did and that they just cut it on the dvd not the theatre. but i dont think i did.

funny what your mind will do- that and listening to the songs like a million times!

I have it. I have it. I have it. I have it. I have it.

Yayyyy!!!!!!

THIS MOVIE IS MY WORLD!!!!! <3

After anticipating Feb. 21st for so long, my friend and I were finally able to watch RENT from the comfort of our dorm room. We proceeded to watch all the deleted scenes and the documentary as well. Upon watching the alternate ending, I saw Angel walk on stage and began bawling my eyes out at the sight of him. The character of Angel will always hold a sensitive place in my heart.

I don't know if the cast still reads these blogs but Tracie Thoms, you are the sole reason that I'm going to start watching "Without a Trace". I'll be waiting for you to sing on an episode too!

I'm so delighted to hear that the cast is getting together again for a one-right reunion. I'd give anything to see that performance...literally! If I weren't a poor college student in Ohio (where nothing exciting ever happens) I'd definitely be camping out for days for a ticket! Please someone videotape for us unfortunate kids!!

I LOVE you Idina, Tracie, Anthony, Jesse, Rosario, Anthony, Wilson, and Taye (in no specific order!)

All my heart and soul,
Trina Baranski

I must say that when i went out and bought my copy of Rent, I didn't realize that it would captivate my life in so many dimensions. I have literally watched it every day since i bought it on Tuesday and have listened to the soundtrack every day. No matter the situation, Rent has become apart of me. I love it and I continue to love and gush about it every day, to all of those who wish to listen and those who do not. I believe in the power of love that the characters hold for each other, and I know the feeling that each of the characters posess. I know that the time in your life when you begin to choose the family you love and live for because I myself am in that process. I want to thank all of the actors for portraying such animated characters who really speak to an array of generations, including mine- that generation that is beginning their journey of life by going out and experiencing what life has to offer, and confronting the issues and dilemmas that are present in our lives and the lives of the people we love, and how no matter what comes, there is no day but today to realize that the love you have for your family (whether through blood or love) is the most powerful of all.
Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful story that allows people to realize this mere fact of life. Jonathan Larson is and always will be a genious, and may he rest in peace. Chris Columbus and his crew did an amazing job in portraying Rent in a way that can be related to such a wide audience, and that can have an impact on so many lives. And again, to Jesse L. Martin, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Idina Menzel, Tracie Thoms and Taye Diggs, THANK YOU for bringing such influential characters alive! Your work is truly appreciated and adored by many out there, including myself. You are all a true inspiration for taking on these roles (and for those of you who had taken on the roles nearly a decade ago), those characters will continue to live on and influence as people can watch you over and over again. Love to all!

Thank you eternally,

Christina, your newest Renthead

Thank You! We all as individuals and as a society need the story Jonathan (and his friends and family) have so elequently told. Thank You!

I just wanted to say thank you for such a touching, honest, beautiful movie.

Also, congratulations to Rosario for her NAACP Image Award nomination for her role of Mimi!

I was on a school trip to NY when the dvd came out- and my teacher took me and a couple of friends to Virgin on times square to buy the it. I was the first person to buy it on the day that it came out, and even better, it works on my dvd player (I live in Britain, and thought it wouldn't work!!!) So exciting, I am in love with it and still cant wait until its in Cinemas over here! Also saw the stage show (and saw Wicked too) was the best ever! (exept it wasent you guys in RENT or Idina in Wicked...but you know what i mean!) Love you the movie is the lushest thing in the world ever ever ever xoxoxoxo

I love the movie I love everyone that had to do with the movie in any way I love Jonathan Larson I love Idina!!! I love taye and adam and jesse and anthony tracie and rosario and Wilson!! I now have an infinite amount of happiness in my life or more specifically in my dvd player!I wish only the best to everyone and I just want to say thank you and I love you!!!!!!!!!!

I just cried like a baby 4 times in a row! Just like in theaters when I saw it. You would think I would cry at certain spots but the emotions it conveys and that i associate it with get to me at the first chord Im crying.
I LOVE IDINA MENZEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

watch it with the commentary.
its great.
anthony+adam+chris = fun

AHH! i FINIALY got mine today and I am so excited! I ran home and started watching it! its so amazinng words cant even explain it! thank you so much Johnathan Larson for making all this possible!

I watched the Documentary No Day But Today. It was awesome that they sold the first 2 rows of seats 4 $20 so that bohemians! ((LOL)) could go see the show! The whole thing made me cry. I also like the music and the format of " Out tonight". I like the way it goes straight to "Another Day"!!!! I now have more respect for Jonathan and deeper sympathy for the Larson family! Thank you to all rent-heads!!!! NO DAY BUT TODAY!!!!!
♥
Allison

Hey, you guys in the United States are getting RENT on DVD just as it comes out in cinemas in Australia (2nd March).

I've been waiting with baited breath for 7 years (since I bought the broadway soundtrack at age 11) to see my favourite musical realised on stage or screen and this Thursday it's finally happening!
I LOVE RENT!

Oh, it's sooooo absurd that the DVD is out, and the film itself hasn't even been premiered in Icelandic cinemas... I guess I will have to wait a little longer...

this is the besr movie ever now i can watch it over and over an i love Rosario Dawson she so pretty i love her in in out tonight and another day and in the rest of the movie and i love jesse wilson idana taye anthony and adam. oh ta thank you jhontan larson for this great movie

♥ YAYYYY!!! ♥
Rent= O W N A G E of all Broadway musicals!

I can'tt waiittt to watch it, once my sister's done watching it :-\!

♥ Forget, Regret, or Life is Yours to Miss

So I've watched the movie about 10 times in the past 5 days because I didn't get the DVD until Thursday. During our long dress rehersals for the musical, my friend and I would run back and forth to the choir room to watch the movie. We would pause it whenever we were onstage and then run back to watch more before our next scene. (This just goes to show that we didn't have big parts) we even introduced some new people to Rent and they love it. Thank you for making such a great movie. My life is now complete, I can now see the greatness of all these performers whenever I want to. Once again thank you to the cast and everyone else who worked so hard to make this movie a good one. I love you all. NO DAY BUT TODAY!
<3 Kelsey

Well I finally bought the movie this past Sat. and sense then I've watched it at least hmmmmmm 6 times!!! I can't seem to get enough of it!!! It's like as soon as the movie ends I'll remember a song or a scene that I love and sure enough minutes later I'm playing it again : )!!! The movie is beyond amazing!!! I remember seeing it for the first time in theatres...I hadn't planed on seeing it really, I had a few hours to kill before going to work so I was like, "sure why not.... looks kind of interesting"... by the end of the movie I wus crying and I was completly numb. Even now watching it on DVD, I get chills. This movie is by far one of the best films ever in history. Each song is just CRAZY and each character is beautiful in their own way. TRACIE THOMS.... Holy S*** !!! She has such an amazing voice... and she is absolutly breath-taking, anytime I hear her voice...my mind goes blank and I'm completly blown away!!! I LOVE THIS MOVIE... it moves me every single time I see it... it makes me laugh, it makes me cry, more than anything it makes me appreciate my life and it really makes me think " wow.... there really is " NO DAY BUT TODAY"....I mean tomorrow's never really promised, all you have is here and now". So with all that said....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making this amazing movie that has impacted my life and the life of millions of others SO MUCH....and to the Larson family... Jonathan is a genius and his legacy will surely live on forever...THANK YOU !!!!! <3

My mum mailed it to me from the states (where she lives) as it's not out over here in the UK for another month... naughty I know... but I couldn't wait and I LOVED IT!!!!
BRON
x

I bought the dvd on the 21st and i loved it the movie is awesome :)

-Stacy

I lurved rent. If the actors are reading this I want to thank them for participating in the movie. When I got home my mom had gotten it and I was so excited that I accidentally stepped on my sister while I was running around, Rosario you are my idol. You give 100% and Roger you are a cutie u r but me I fancy Wilson. Tracie is a phenominal singer and I wish Taye couldve sung more but he was awsome. Rent has helped to open my eyes and I refuse to get very specific but it stopped me from doing a lot of things I would have probably no most likely regretted. Jonathon Larson was/is a genius. I'm pretty young but I have already considered trying my hand at playwriting. I've always loved to write so why not get famous from it. RENT is inspirational. Thanks again to all.

Viva La Vie Boheme

Oh Ya Kudos to you Mark. And I never knew Jesse could dance.
Viva La Vie Boheme

I got my own copy of RENT from amazon.com yesterday. I've been waiting for this for MONTHS! I have to admit that I was a little afraid of being let down, but that is so not the case! I've seen the movie 3 times already, and the cut scenes and the documentary... I even cried when watching the funeral scene, and well past it...

Thank you so much for making this movie! It's as touching as the stage play, even more in some ways. I watched the alternate ending, and I liked it better than the one in the movie... At first... But now, I think the way it is, is the best! Thank you Chris!

I believe this will be my last blog entry, so thank you again for this movie! And see you in France for the promotion tour!

Gros Bisous
Viva La Vie Bohème
No day but today

Your faithful fan in France, Anne-Inger

I bought it too...hehe

The thing that made it so special for me, but more so for a friend, was the fact that she basically had no tolerance for gays/lesbians and I forced her into the movies to come and see Rent, and she loved it! I loved it too of course!

Keep it up everyone!!

So I don't know if I really am allowed to comment considering I really didn't know much about the story. This movie, this story is and will forever be amazing, and it wouldn't have been as incredible as it was if it weren't for you all!! Taye, Idina, Tracey, Anthony, Jesse, Adam, Wilson and Rosario, you all did wonderfully and I start my morning off on my way to school or work with one of the songs from "Rent"!! Powerful movie that you all made so real and touching! Thank you in more ways than one!!
With much love, and I dont know if you guys still check these but thanks! You have made a difference and its weird i dont know you and you dont know me but its cool!!
MONICA

I pre oredered in early January and have currently watched it a total of twenty something times. It is so so so good, you guys did a really awesome job!

OH yeeah, one more thing
*Glomps Adam*

The movie is frekin awsome! I love it. Nice and edgy.

Greatest Movie Ever!
The deleted scence were the best!
I love The Goodbye love scene.
<33

Well, I just found this website yesterday and I really wish I knew about it from the beginning! But, needless to say after sitting at my computer for many hours watching all the videos and reading all the blogs, I can't help but squeel with joy. The cast members are so incredibly talented and have really changed my life with their amazing voices and acting. I wish Jonathan were alive so I could tell him over and over again how amazing he is!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who was involved with the movie or the show. Each and every one of you have changed lives. I hope that this isn't the last of Rent for you and we'll see everyone again!

Much love!

oh wow, okay i have watched the movie 18 times now i think and am driving everyone crazy!!!! I'm auditioning for the talent show at my school and if i get in im singing take me or leave me with my friend! It's going to be so awsome,and so hard! But its the best song and scene ever! well done idina and tracie, and the whole cast of course. Im coming to New York soon, i have to save up 200 dollars and i only have 450 but i hope to see you there and thankyou in person!

Caroline
xoxo

I'm so happy that I can now watch Rent whenever I want to. It was nice to see the deleted scenes.

AHHHH!!! I finally got a chance to watch it, normally, then with the commentary. Adam and Anthony are sooooo cute!! I love all of the jokes they made, especially Adam trying to stick his tongue in Rosario's mouth during "I Should Tell You" and the way they made fun of Anthony during "Tango: Maureen". Anthony's "old man" voice is hilarious!! I <3 Adam Pascal!!

C: And from New York we've got... you guys wanna introduce yourselves?
An: Yeah, Anthony Rapp
Ad: and Adam Pascaaal. (low, sexy voice)
An: I play Mark, and (mumbles) he plays Roger.
Ad: Yesss I dooo.
An: (sarcastically) Great. He's gonna make that voice the whole time. We're in for a nice commentary.

Love,

Shannon

Thank you, Jonathan Larson.

Viva La Vie Boheme!

This movie makes me cry every time I watch it. The cast was AMAZING!! I am so glad that you guys made this movie, it has touched so many more people, and now we can all enjoy it whenever we want! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOOOUUUUUUUUUTTTT TONIGHT! I have to go.........OUUUT TONIGHT!!!!!!! MEOW! HA! I ♥REnt!

I am so very pleased with this DVD. I've watched it over and over, and the impact hasn't lessened in the least. Every time I watch Angel's funeral scene, I cry my eyes out; I usually do the same at the very end of the film, as it's fading out on footage of Angel. Everyone was amazing in this, but Wilson and Jesse...your performances struck something inside me. I'll be carrying the feelings your characters brought out in me forever, and hpoing I can find a love as deep as those characters shared.

And for the cast as a whole...the way that the crossdressing and homosexuality were portrayed (none of the characters batted an eyelash when Angel showed up in women's clothes, or when Maureen and Joanne got engaged) was so wonderful and strengthening. Not just to me as a lesbian, but also to my many straight friends who have fought for me in the past. It didn't play up the homosexuality like so many movies have; it just WAS, and it is so refreshing to see.

I was never fortunate enough to see the show (no cash), but this movie brought it directly into my life, and I can't thank you all enough for that.

No day but today!
-Amanda

i was definatly in school when all of the stores opened so my dad called me during 3rd period telling me that he got me the dvd and i didn't need to stress anymore

not sure where else i can post this, but... anthony rapp, it was great meeting you at the philly borders. you are a genuinely sweet person. thank you so much for signing my book.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen the play 4 times,OBC sountrack countless, movie nearly every day since it came out! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No day but today!

I was just watching "rent" ((if you know me that is not a new thing)) and during seasons of love B, when they get to one on the countdown to new years in the t.v. screen, the ball doesn't drop when they say one!!! it was totally weird!!! i know i am so sad, i pay attention to everything!!!!!!

This movie was fantastic, unlike other movies it was realistic and many people can relate to it. It really makes you think.
The actors too were fantastic.. I really wouldn't mind getting their autographs (:. And the songs were amazing and the way the actors put their emotion into it made it seem more real. Jonathan Larson did a great job!

♥MY DREAM IS TO BE IN RENT!!!! I am a drama and theater person and i would lOVE to be MIMI in a production! Even though im about 9 years to young it would still be SWEET! i dont know why im posting this here!!!!!! anyways...............congrats to Ros on her nom. at the naacp awards! WE were all routing for ya!!!!! No day but today!!!!!♥

I love this movie! I've only had it for a week and I've watched it four times and it always touches me. The story of Rent is one that constantly makes me rethink my whole life and how I live it. Rent will continue to make me a better person. Each time I watch it or listen to the music I take away somthing different. That is the magic of RENT!!!

Hi, everyone. I'm the guy who directed the documentary "No Day But Today." I have to thank you all for being such enthusiastic and loving fans. We made the DVD for all of you. Your loyalty and love for Jonathan and "Rent" is truly amazing, and was an inspiration to all of us who worked on the documentary.

Best wishes from everyone at Automat Pictures,
Jeffrey Schwarz

www.automatpictures.com

LOVE RENT! LOVE THE EXTRAS! LOVE IT ALL!!!

I still miss the blogs!!!!!!!!

obviously RENT is love.

hi guys i loved the movie
im a (novice) vintage collector and i was curious as to what kinda of camera anthony rapp's character used to film his documentary.
thanx so much

1. I cried again...especially when I watched Goodbye Love and the alternate ending. I really really cried.

2. I loved the documentary with a passion. Thank you,

3. I love you all with a passion. I truly do.

<3 much

i truly love this movie it just so great and i want to think jhonthan for this movie and i love all the cast but theres something about Rosario that makes like her the most i really like her and she is very pretty.

I went to the store after school right away on the 21st, I walked all the way there just for this movie, I saw it on the big screen, And I loved it!!! This movie is my new movie, oppose to "Girls Just Want to Have Fun".

P.S. Adam Pascal, I love you, you are so, so, so, HOTT!!!!

im watching the movie right now i just love this movie its the best its just so great and amazing and i can watch all day long im obseesed with this movie and im obseesd with Rosario but this is just great cause as changed my and me a better person so thank you to the cast and chris for this and most of all thank you jhontan larson cause there truly is no day but today

viva la vie boheme

I'm so glad someone finally turned this beautiful story into a movie. I've been a RENThead for about 6 years and now the maddness continues, cause the movie is in my collection. :) I also bought the blue chair from Mark and Rodgers loft on Ebay. :)

Thank You Jonathon Larson. ♥
=]

i've been a fan for years. i've never been able to see the broadway production, when you guys were touring in my area...i was "too young" and not allowed to go.

one day i hope to see it...

this story. this movie. it all means soo much to me. more than anyone will ever know.

the documentary was beautiful.

i hate musicals. i love rent. idina menzel is the greatest.

Thank you jonathan larson!!!!! the best musical ever made. i love the music, the story, the cast-you guys are so awesome! i love you all!!! and "without you" by anthony rapp is an amazing book. a thousand sweet kisses,
catherine

Oh, how riddiculus that the DVD is even out now, and i just came home from the movie. It was only premiered last friday and today was the first show i could possibly catch...

Im stunned.

It was great.

I cried.

I sang along... in two different languages at the same time...

With love,
Inga Ausa from Iceland

I HAVENT BEEN ON THE BLOG SINCE I GOT THE MOVIE!!!!!
ITS JSUT AS GOOD THE 4th time at home as it is the first 3 times in the theater!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

i agree with the other comment-er...this movie is amazing, touching, and a total emotional roller coaster...THANK YOU JOHNATHAN LARSON!!

I think this is such a powerful show i saw it on stage 10 years ago and am so glad that it has come to this level where people who would not get to see the stage version can now experience this powerful story. I think as a humna being you need to see this movie. It is about life and friendships and living each day as today. Thank you Jonathan for such a show. Thank you to the cast and production team for making it come alive. It has changed my life and i know many more.

I HAD THE WEIRDEST DREAM LAST NIGHT!!!!!! I was in rehab with mimi and she was singing out tonight......... then she got up and just collapsed and died! then the paramedics came and it was the rest of the cast. then i woke up! it was sooooooooooooooo freaky!!!!!----the rent head 4 life!! allison

YAY, i love RENT. I saw it ON Broadyway, and i loved it! I got the DVD the first day it came out.I love it.

RENT is my favorite play, movie and the soundtrack is my favorite music ever.

LOVE,
Nick

Hi. I don't know if anyone is still reading this, but I just wanted to say thank you. The film is incredible and has touched my heart as much as the play. Everyone has done an amazing job and you are all true inspirations. So thanks for all of the wonderful things you have done.
~kate

will i lose my dignity??????? Sorry i just ♥ Rent!!!!

This has to be one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen in my life. I was crying so hard by the end. I feel like I really know those characters, I know Angel, I know Mimi, I know Roger and Mark. I am truly grateful that such an amazing story gets to be told to such a broad audience. I could watch this a million times over and still end up in tears. I do want to say that the support group scenes moved me the most because they were made so reverently and with so much respect. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a masterpiece. ---

Love,
Ada

So I never SAW Rent and never wanted to on stage. But I rented the DVD and am IN LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I keep asking all my friends, "why didn't you tell me about this??" And they are like, "Duh..." I am specifically in love with (i know, i know, i sound SOOOO cliche) ADAM PASCAL's HAIR!!!!!!! I just can't get over it. Everyone belts out wonderful songs and Roger and Mark being so close (and in real life Adam and Anthony being friends) and Idina and Taye and.... even though I'm not down with everything they did, I LOVE THE MOVIE and am a RENT HEAD BECAUSE OF IT NOW!!!!!!

I seriously want Roger to light my candle!

Now that all of the Rent madness is over, I'm really really sad. I'm lucky to be able to hold both the original production and the movie version close to my heart, though. Anthony, if you're there, I just finished your autobiography, literally 15 minutes ago. Your book helped me out in a lot of ways-my mom died last October, and you seem to be one of the few people who understands what that's like. Thank you, Anthony.

-Dot

I am so in love with rent the movie is amazing. I just went to see the play today and i fell in love all over again.I LOVE RENT

Hello,
I'm not sure if anyone actually reads these things but I need to say something thats been on my chest for some time now.

I would consider myself an official RENT-head. I have been blessed enough to see in person the musical on tour as well as the movie. I have the soundtracks to both as well. The words to each song and track seem to move me to tears almost every time I listen to them. I have personally experienced two deaths close to my own age and I'm only 18 years old,and every time I hear "No Day But Today" The words jump out and multiply their own volume by one hundred. I'm a Senior in highschool but I now understand what it means to spend each moment as their last because you truely don't know if you will live to see tomorow. Just like the Larson children I grew up in a world of Drama and theatre and I had my first speaking role at the age of 5 but this musical is differant than others. It actually speaks to me and I feel as if the people I see on stage are real.And in their own special way they are. I wanted to express my gratituide to the Larson family and thankyou for putting RENT on the big screen because now it can touch more people now that its not only a play.At this point in time I would like to say one thing to express how I feel......

Thankyou Johnathan Larson

Wilson,
I adore you.
Really, really, really.

Love,
Natalie
Your #1 Fan,
Really.

great movie!

seen it like four times already!

WOW!!!

< That's all I could say the first time I saw this movie... WOW! The cast was amazing (Idina, Rosario, Tracie, Adam, Jesse, Wilson, Anthony, Taye... Oh, who am I kidding, I love you ALL!), the music was INCREDIBLE, and... oh, wow... EVERYTHING WAS JUST PERFECT! I couldn't have asked for a better movie... I saw it 3 times in theaters and I have it on DVD now and I've watched it multiple times! I would definately consider myself a full-blown RENThead! I LOVE RENT!!!!

Cast... You all did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!! KEEP IT UP! :) :) :)

♥ Morgan ♥

of course I own the dvd!

when i first heard a Rent song years ago, I fell in love with it. I saw the movie and just recently saw the play. Both were INCREDIBLY amazing and touching.

And Adam.. you're sooo hott <3

dude i like totally read the comments above and well lets just say... Adam you can totally light my candle too!!!! i you cant then the hair will totally work too. woo would that be sooo cool if like hair could talk wooo that would be soo scary ahhhhh nightmare ahhh now i want a hot dog! damn ohh well what was i saying? oh yeah hot dog emmmmmmm GO ADAMS HAIR!

i miss hearing from you all i really miss you anthony!! you are sooo wonderful and you are really nerdy and cute!!!! i absolutelty love it. p.s i dont know if you really care what i have to say but i hope you hear it. hey, just a thought but do you guys really read this stuff? its totally cool if you do. Adam you need to know something that takes a lot of courage to say but you really need to hear it....... YOU HAVE THE BEST DAMN HAIR IN THE FREAKING WORLD dude i am sooo not kidding. im sorry but ya need to know. Anthony- i am here for you!!! you are my hero!
i love you all soooo much if you were all hot guys i would totally make out with you all dont worry i am healthy
Loves to all
stephanie the im in love with Adams hair and anthony's voice and scarf by the way adam not to offend...you can sing like god (if i were to hear him)rent head

Okay guys...im new to this and i need some help. I recently saw the movie and i have to say it was the most amazing thing i have ever seen in my entire life. I'm now a Renthead. totally in love with it. i have the movie, the soundtrack, everything and im going to see the play in 2 days! but...im just wondering if the play is going to be as good because im kinda partial to the characters from the movie. im not sure if i will like it is much, because i wonder if the people in the play will be as good as the movie cast. So...anyone who has seen the play and the movie can ya tell me what u think? thanks!!

Hey! I've been meaning to post in here since the day the DVD came out because I went to the store the instant it was out to buy it! I have been a fan since I first saw RENT on stage in Toronto when I was in Grade 11. I'm now 24 years old! I was in a Music Theatre program at my high school and as a class we went to see RENT at that time. I got the soundtrack shortly afterwards because I loved everything about RENT. It had moved me to tears.

I was a fan ever since and wished I could see it again. When I saw the preview for the movie on a DVD I litterally started to freak! I was screaming and jumping up and down! I saw the movie the day it came out and again a few weeks afterwards.

I also got the movie soundtrack.

I love everything about the movie and I'm highly impressed with the entire cast. I loved the documentary and cried as a watched it, especially the part when they talk about when Jonathan died. Very sad indeed. All in all I still love it!

Thank you Jonathan Larson and the entire cast!

hey, any chance of doing a video for "love heals?" and taye and idina should definitely do an album together; their voices sound great together. i still don't see why goodbye love was deleted, other than the start of the clip... oh well.

anthony, if you're reading this... i met you in philly during the book-signing -- my daughter madeline was in the picture we took -- i have to say that you are genuinely awesome. love to meet you again.

THE DVD ROCKED!! IT WAS SO AWESOME!! haha I want to say thanks to Chris for directing this movie and for everyone who worked on the film..especially the cast members!! I love all you guys! I know that people haven't been commenting so I decided to comment..lol. Hopefully one day I get a chance to at least meet some of you guys and when I do I will be sooo happy! So once again thanks for everything!

<3 Kelli

It's me again. I totally forgot to ask something else...I have the movie soundtrack and I was wondering where the song "Love Heals" came into play because I've never heard it in the movie or stage version at all?!

love heals is just a song by jonathan that the cast recorded as a bonus track. it's not part of the show or the movie. but i love it so much- it's so dynamic.

Thank you for clarifying Love Heals. I do love the song as well.

I ♥ ♥ heals!!!!! it is so moving! and when tracie goes...."if you fear the storm ahead!!! it was perfect it fit in great on th