In 1994 when RENT first opened, it challenged the old-fashioned, sentimental Broadway musical through its protrayal of characters with AIDS, cross-dressers, and same-sex relationships. But since then, RENT has not aged well. Viewing the film today is like watching a string of mediocre music videos held loosely together by poor characters and titilating lifestyle choices and suggestions. (Trisexuality, anyone?) Can we please not romanticize living in poverty anymore?