{"id":249,"date":"2005-11-25T22:55:30","date_gmt":"2005-11-26T06:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/test\/2005\/11\/25\/rent-rocks\/"},"modified":"2009-02-22T23:05:14","modified_gmt":"2009-02-23T07:05:14","slug":"rent-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/2005\/11\/25\/rent-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"rent rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

I saw Rent<\/i> today and absolutely loved it. It’s obviously not in the same league as the musical (which is my most favorite stage show ever) but it comes really close.<\/p>\n

I was happily surprised by Rosario Dawson’s performance. Her voice sounded great… I have to admit that I had my doubts about her but she proved me wrong. I’ve never cared for Maureen but Idina Menzel is seriously amazing (she looked so cute in the catsuit on New Year’s Eve). I could listen to her sing all day. Tracie Thoms also blew me away… just WOW. Her voice is so powerful. I loved her version of Joanne. And who could forget Jesse Martin? I have a soft spot for him. But was it just me or did he play Collins as a bit of a drunk? I don’t remember the character being like that in the stage show… but then it’s been about 5 years since I’ve seen it so maybe I forgot? Whatever, Collins and Angel are still the best, and most meaningful, couple. *sob*<\/p>\n

My favorite number was La Vie Boheme<\/i>. Such a great group song. They’re all smiling, having fun, dancing on tables… such an awesome scene. My other favorite songs include Another Day<\/i>, Without You<\/i>, Finale B<\/I>… and they definitely didn’t disappoint. All the songs were spectacular. I think the movie soundtrack has a much MUCH edgier\/harsher sound to it than the Original Broadway Cast soundtrack… it sounds fantastic. I wasn’t planning on purchasing the movie soundtrack since I have the OBC but now I’m so tempted.<\/p>\n

The one thing I was upset about was Benny’s diminished role. Again, maybe my memory is failing me but I remember seeing him more often in the stage show. Regardless, it was a GREAT movie (I’m so proud of Christopher Columbus). I highly recommend it. GO SEE IT!<\/p>\n

I also bought my Christmas tree today. Whee! It’s so tall and fluffy and smells SO GOOD. Ahhh, the holidays rock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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