Rent

Rent
Lauren Brooks
I freakin’ love Rent. I will preface this blog by saying that I pride myself on knowing the majority of the words and scenes from this movie and anyone who has happened to be around Amanda and I at the same time can attest to this fact. I will also state the fact that I am sure the play is way better than the movie (even though I have never seen the play), but the movie is a close second I am sure. There are so many things that I love about this movie, the music, the characters, the dancing, the message, and the actors are amazing.
It’s hard to pick a main theme from the movie to discuss, but I think the one that means the most to me are the important lyrics written by Jonathon Larson. My favorite song has to be La Vie Bohème. It’s what the whole movie is all about, their culture, their ideals, and everything that they stand for. It is also a real turning point in the movie when two characters start a relationship.
I also think it is important to show the very faithful and loving homosexual relationship played by the two characters Angel and Collins. They both are very in love and Collins was crushed when Angel slowly deteriorated due to having AIDS. The funeral scene when Collins sings to Angel always makes me cry no matter what. It’s a powerful scene that reminds us that love is powerful. Collins took care of Angel all the way to the end of his life and even cares for him after his death. I want to have someone love me that way and I want someone to care for me when I am that sick and I want to take care of someone that I love when they are sick. This movie inspires me to be a better friend and a better person in the different kinds of relationships that I have and I hope it inspires other people as well.