<p>Just seconding (or rather, one hundred and seconding) the opinion that I looooved the movie, and have seen it 2 times already. I was literally nervous to see it, as I am, to the chagrin of many, one of the aforementioned "rent-heads", and didn't want to see the movie tear apart such an incredible show. I think it gave a very different perspective from the more abstract stage show, but one that I enjoyed very much. I missed "Halloween" "Contact" and "Goodbye, Love" but I suppose they had to cut some numbers since there was no intermission.
And I was happy to see the La Vie Boheme little table arm dance thing.</p>
<p>The only thing that upset me was the gaggle of teen girls sitting in the middle of the theatre screaming "ewwww!" everytime there was any homosexual action on the screen.
Ah, well. What can you do...</p>
<p>Go see it!</p>
<p>(And to whoever mentioned Tick... Tick... Boom!- another Larson show I love to death, and am asst. directing at a local theatre in the spring... so excited!)</p>
<p>Anyone ever wonder what we'd be listening to right now if Jonathan Larson was still alive?
Sigh.</p>
<p>Tick, Tick. . . BOOM! is an incredible show, definatley something for people to check out, it really takes you into jonathan's life. Not to mention Raul Esparza, Amy Spanger, and I'm not sure the other's name have gorgeous voices.</p>
<p>My name is Jaclyn Judkins, I'm twelve years old, and I live with my grandparents. My grandma's a librarian, and loves musicals and everything. However, she's a bit wary on the subject material in RENT, and really doesn't want me to see it. A lot of people I know have already seen it, and judging on the fact that most of you in this forum are either mothers or fathers, your comments on the film were that it was acceptable enough for one of twelve and up to see. My grandma says that she doesn't agree with the material, and that she won't take me, but that I can go with a friend.</p>
<p>Yet, that's not an option. My friend Halee's mother is absorbed in football at the moment (Seeing as it -is- football season), and when she tried to ask, she just told her to go away and ignore her. I don't have many friends, being a social outcast, myself, so, that was my only option. Do you think that if one of you talked to her, or if she read through the comments on this page, she would change her mind? My friend Erin sent me songs from the soundtrack (i.e. 'Halloween', 'Rent', 'La Vie Boheme', 'Today 4 U', 'Tango Maureen' and such), and I'm just dying to go see the movie, seeing as I live in a backwoods city in Georgia, and if Rent was ever produced here, Christian flames would rise quite quickly. I'm also getting grey/navy yarn and two knitting needles, so I can attempt to make a Mark Cohen scarf.</p>
<p>Can anyone help me? I'd really appreciate it!</p>
<p>I'm sorry but this won't "help" you in the way you'd like. I just don't think it would "help" you in any way to see this movie. I just saw it and did enjoy the production numbers and there was a strong message and the movie was enjoyable. However, there is no way I would let my 12 year old daughter see it. I believe there are just some concepts and ideas that a 12 year old child is not ready for. I'm sure some will disagree with me. But, I just don't think the subject matter was meant for young girls. Your grandmother is a very smart woman and I think it's important to respect the decisions and opinions of those who love and take care of you. There are so many wonderful musicals and productions that you can see. Enjoy those and wait your turn for more mature material.</p>
<p>Jackie, you sound like an amazing and intelligent young woman -- intelligent enough to know that the best thing to do, for now, is to abide by the rules your obviously very caring grandmother has set out for you. And that means waiting until you are older to see the new movie version of "Rent."
I am sure that not being able to see it is a great disappointment to you, and I understand that. I think everyone who is a grown up now remembers being younger and not being allowed to see a movie or attend a dance or some other event that one's parents deemed either inappropriate or simply too old for us! It's an awful, frustrating feeling to be too young to make all of your own decisions.
However, I am betting you are smart enough to appreciate that your grandmother cares very much about you: so much that she wants to limit your exposure to certain things at this point in your life. She does this because she loves you. (If she didn't care about you, she'd let you do anything you want, no matter how inappropriate. That wouldn't be good, would it? )
The movie will still be there when you are older. And you might be able to appreciate it even more when you are a little more grown up.
Lisa</p>
<p>As a kid myself, I know exactly how you feel. At first I agreed with you, thinking about how the movie isn't all that bad. But then I rememebred...you're still pretty young. Most of the time, you won't see younger people at the show. The others are right, you're grandmother's only making these rules because she loves you, and wants to do whats best for you. And I agree with NotMamaRose, you might be able to appreciate it once you're a little older. The movie is very harsh, and very realisitic, to the point where I was a little shocked, especially in it's depictions of heroin abuse, and the effects of AIDS.
I suggest if you want to get close to RENT, keep listening to the soundtrack all you can. Rent the movie in a year or two, and I'll bet you'll enjoy it even more. As the great Stephen Sondheim wrote in his show, Into The Woods, "The harder to wait, the better to have"</p>
<p>I don't think anyone can advise your grandmother. Being a mom or grandmom we all just try to do our best and sometimes decisions like these are very individual. We did go as a family to see the movie, including our 13 yr old s. It was very important to our MT D that we share this experience with her. Our s is a mature 13 who has been around alot of theater. He liked the movie but there was some things that he wasn't comfortable with. Because we were there together we could talk about those things but I would not have wanted him to go with a friend at his age.
There is no right answer that fits everyone. Your grandmother knows you and knows your family's values. i have found that by my daughter's pushing me that I have been exposed to theater that I probably balked at but ended up loving(ie. Alter Boyz).
I am very knew to this type of communication but I find the people here to be very open and supportive. That is a good lesson for the other relationships in life...keep communicating.
Har</p>
<p>My grandmother and I had a -LONG- talk about it. We decided that it's fine if I see it, and we discussed the stuff in it. I also had her listen to the songs I had, and she just let me. So, I get to buy the DVD when it comes out. xD</p>
<p>Jackie, I'm happy for you that you got to work it out with your grandmother and that you maturely discussed the issues and reasonably made your "case" rather than being fussy about it. You guys must have had a fruitful discussion and were able to come to a resolution. This resolution makes sense because initially she was willing to let you see it (though was not keen on the idea) but did not want to take you to see it but would let you see it with a friend. So, now you can rent (oops, pun) or buy the video and see it that way, plus you showed her what it was about and she was able to discuss the issues in it with you. Sounds like a great outcome.</p>
<p>Enjoy it when you see it. Keep listening ot the music in the meantime!
Susan</p>
<p>soprano singer, not fair!!! I've seen it a solid 10 times so far, junior year hasn't allowed for many weekend excursions. I'm really emotionally connected to it, it changed my life about four years ago but I won't get into all that on here.</p>