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Rent (2005)
Missing the ensemble closeness
Having seen Rent on Broadway 5 times including the original cast in previews I was looking forward to the movie particularly since the majority of the original cast members were in it. But Chris Columbus' idea about Rent was not mine. The "loft" that Roger lived in was far too elaborate than one would expect, and the whole movie is done in an elaborate "July 4th" celebration style.
I really didn't like the moving around of several of the songs. Rent works wonderfully as a play due to the intimacy of the cast. It works less well as a film musical. Yet, I really wanted to like Rent.
7/10.
Brother to Brother (2004)
Wonderful!
I loved this movie! From the moment it began as we traveled over the East River, I was totally absorbed it this movie. However, be aware that it is quite "erotic" even though it is not explicit. I saw the film in Manhattan early in the afternoon. There were quite a few "Thug" types in the audience, I guess because it is a predominatly "black" movie. To my surprise, they sat through the entire movie, erotic scenes and all. I think this makes a statement. Perhaps the "thug" scene is just a facade and this movie gets to the heart of what many men, including Black men feel. This movie has wonderful performances from everyone. It's ashamed that it is not in wider release. Congratulations to Anthony MacKie for taking on this role.