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In the Heights Movie

By Gil on Friday, Nov 7, 2008 | 6 Comments

Universal Plans Silver-Screen Adaptation of In the Heights

This is actually one of those Broadway shows that I think could actually become *better* in a movie adapation.

I didn't say will. I said could.

With the right director, Rent should have been better as a movie than as a musical.

So let's see who's directing the film of this one...

6 Comments

webcomix | November 7, 2008 8:09 PM

Oooh, yes! I can see a fabulous film adaptation of In the Heights as well. Although I do admit that this came as a surprise....time-wise. Pretty quick to make a movie!

David Rigano's Theatre Reviews | November 7, 2008 10:37 PM

I hope they retain a good amount of the stage cast. I feel like they might cast a bigger name for Priscilla Lopez's role, but I really hope they keep her for the film! (But, that's mainly the Chorus Line fanboy in me...)

Robbie (BoywithBooks) | November 8, 2008 1:08 AM

I actually think that this is not going to make a very good movie, but I hope that I am proved wrong.

Josh | November 12, 2008 1:58 AM

I thought Rent onstage was absolute trash. I (grudgingly) saw the film about a year later and thought it was incredible.

Gil | November 12, 2008 7:33 AM

You thought rent was better on film? First time I've heard that... I'm curious to hear your reasons.

Robbie (BoywithBooks) | November 13, 2008 7:35 PM

Rent on film was...interesting. It was certainly made mass-market friendlier. But they cut the climax, and the character rhyme when they're talking...

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