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Rating:  - A Must-See-to-Believe Film
I'm sure anyone who has ever heard of Rocky Horror has heard about it's strange cult following. Why, you ask? The Rocky Horror Picture Show is truly one of a kind. I have seen the movie at least twenty times in my lifetime (that's not a lot, compared to true fans), and surprisingly, it has never once bored me. Upon one viewing, I decided that I was too tired to really watch, so I was going to fast forward through parts of it. By the first song, "Science Fiction Double Feature", with those big, red lips up on the screen, I was hooked. The songs are very catchy, with funny lyrics that will stay in your head for weeks to come (a mixed blessing to some). Tim Curry gives his all as Frank-n-Furter, a scientist from another planet who has strange parties in the middle of the night. This part showcases his great voice, and his over-the-top acting. Also recommended for fans of Susan Sarandon. This is one of her earlier works, and you can tell that to this day, she is a little embarassed about it. If for nothing else than a pop culture reference, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a must-see. Obviously, some people will not like this film, but it's their loss.
Rating:  - See What's On The Slab
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the biggest cult movie in history. A major part of the movie's appeal is the audience participation from dressing up like movie characters, singing along, using props and responding with lines. While you can never recreate this experience at home, this excellent 25th Anniversary disk does all it can to try and come close. You can choose a mode that has all the audience commentary, it gives you cues as to what to do in a particular scene and lyrics. The DVD also has the original UK version with the full "Super Heroes" scene. The film is better known for its audience antics, but the actors give gleefully campy and funny performances. Tim Curry is marvelous as the sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank N Furter. He camps around the screen with mock superiority. Barry Bostwick deliberately overacts as the rigid Brad Majors and Susan Sarandon plays the doe-eyed innocent Janet Weiss. Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brian plays the handyman Riff Raff in a stiff and monotonic manner reminiscent of Lurch from the Addams Family. The movie is just plain fun.
Rating: - Hysterical, totally weird and tacky
This is a movie you either love or hate. I first heard of this movie when I saw "Fame" ... when I saw the kids in the movie watching this in the theater, it not only looked stupid, but the whole environment of people throwing things at each other in the theater seemed a little scary... and what's with all the midnight theater showings?I finally had to find out what the big fuss was about and so I rented it on video and watched it at a friend's house. The beginning moves pretty slow, but you will soon be either taking the video back (without rewinding) to the store, or you'll be doubled over in laughter during the few minutes your jaw isn't hanging open. Tim Curry is absolutely hilarious and perfect for his role... an outerspace Transexual from Transylvania (a planet, not the country - I think)... Dr. Frankenfurter. Despite the slow parts here and there, the music is great and funny to boot. Where else can you see Susan Surrandon walking around in her underwear and Meatloaf riding a motorcycle with stitches all over his head like Boris Karloff? This is a cult classic, but not just because it's weird and twisted... it's also a musical and a comedy. The soundtrack is great just by itself, good beat, peppy tunes, clever (albeit not mainstream) lyrics. If the idea of seeing a man walking around wearing lipstick and a garter belt makes you want to scream and take a bath, then this isn't the film for you... you'll feel like you need an exorcism afterwards! If you like a good laugh, good music and a movie like you've never seen before, this is worth a shot. After seeing this in the safety of my friend's home, I saw it a couple of years later in the theater. It was an interesting experience I can say I've been through, but that's about it... the movie is enjoyable by itself, just watching it on your tv. The closed captioning makes the DVD worth the cost immediately, so you don't miss any dialogue or lyrics... but this DVD includes hilarious out-takes, previously deleted musical numbers AND terrific THX sound! If you are already a nostalgic fan of this film, this is a must-have DVD. The film includes simulated violence (you see Frankenfurter swing a pick-axe at someone, later he's covered with blood).... and the themes are adult in nature and should not be viewed by children.
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