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I
want to start by misquoting Ron White, " I like this movie, like, not
love this movie". My wife is the real fan, not to say that I don't enjoy
it once in a while. I won't say "Hey, let’s watch Rocky Horror" but I
won't leave the room if she wants to watch it either. If you haven't
seen it, it's about a newly engaged couple (Brad and Janet) who while on
the on the way from a wedding have a flat tire. They see a castle down
the road and want to use the phone. Unknown to them they have stumbled
upon the culmination of Dr. Frank-N-Furter's newest creation, the
perfect man (Rocky). Then the crazy sh** starts.
Sounds
like the plot to a good "B" horror movie huh? Well it's not. The
scariest thing in this movie is how many men wear women’s clothing and
some of the acting, lol. It's campy, funny, stupid, over-acted,
sometimes great, and sometimes bad. It all depends on the frame of mind
you are in when viewing. It's a mishmash of things that would never work
on their own, yet strangely makes sense. Take that last part lightly.
I will
apologize now if this seems like a negative review, but I am not a fan
of musicals. At all. The only one I like besides this is Little Shop
Of Horrors and that's only because of the cast. This brings me to
casting.
Casting
- Even though most of the acting is terrible I still wouldn't change
anything. It amazes me that Tim Curry,
Susan Sarandon and Barry
Bostwick even have career after this flick. Remember this took time to
become a cult classic. Besides being an actor, Tim Curry released four
albums. If you can, listen to the songs "Sloe Gin" and "I Do The Rock".
Here's a funny tidbit - My wife has seen RHPS countless times and until
recently never realized that Barry Bostwick was also the Mayor in Spin
City until I pointed it out to her. Richard O'Brien is perfectly creepy
as Riff Raff. Anybody else recognize him in Ever After?
Some random
observations and thoughts and questions - What does Frank get out of
seducing both Brad and Janet?
I love how
Janet is moaning "Brad, how could you?" ten minutes after she was just
with Frank too. Ain't that just like a woman? JK
Is it me or
is there an incestuous nature to the relationship between Raff and
Magenta? (And yes, that was my quota for big words for today)
I wonder if
the other white statues around the mansion were people that pissed off
Frank.
In the
floor show, is it me or does Brad look a little like Marilyn Manson?
Do you
think Brad and Janet made it as a couple after their "adventure"?
Lastly,
there are a lot of homage’s to old sci-fi/horror flicks. See how many
you can come up with.
Ok, so not
as in depth as I thought it was going to be. It's an enjoyable movie
when you are in the right mood. I find that I listen to the soundtrack
more often than I ever thought I would. My favorites are "Over At The
Frankenstein Place" and "The Time Warp".
Best
Lines:
Janet:
[whispering] Say something!
Brad: Say!
Any of you know how to Madison?
Riff Raff:
You're wet.
Janet: Yes.
It's raining
Janet: What
have you done to Brad?
Frank:
Nothing. Why, do you think I should?
Frank: Do
you think I made a mistake splitting his brain between the two of them?
Frank: So
come up to the lab and see what's on the slab. I see you shiver with
antici... pation.
Frank:
That's a rather tender subject. Another slice, anyone?
Dr. Everett
Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr.
Scott!
Brad:
Janet!
Janet:
Brad!
Frank:
Rocky!
[Rocky
grunts]
Dr. Everett
Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr.
Scott!
Brad:
Janet!
Janet:
Brad!
Frank:
Rocky!
[Rocky
grunts]
The
Criminologist: It's just a jump to the left.
All: And
then a step to the right!
The
Criminologist: With your hands on your hips -
All: You
bring your knees in tight! But it's the pelvic thrust / That really
drives you insane / Let's do the time warp again!
Till we
review again,
Mitch
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