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Rocky Horror Picture Show (Widescreen) | 
| Director: Jim Sharman
Actors: Jonathan Adams, Christopher Biggins, Barry Bostwick, Gaye Brown, Ishaq Bux
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 16.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 4326
Format: Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 024543051008
UPC: 024543051008
EAN: 0024543051008
ASIN: B00006D295
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1975
Release Date: September 7, 2004
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An horrifically fun fest of musical delights! May 8, 2007
I had to re write this first sentence because I was going to start this review by saying this is one of my few guilty(movie)pleasures.
But I can't honestly say I can feel guilty in any way about this film.It is such a fantastic send up and musical romp of the horror/sci fi film genre done in such a unique manner that I'm into it from beginning to end without a second thought.
Now this is a film I believe that to really experience it you should have seen it at least once at a movie theatre.There you would not only come to understand why it is such a cult phenom but it would enchance your viewing of it in your own home.I have seen it many,many times "live" and I always find myself referencing that when I watch it now at home.
I have watched this movie in home with people who had only heard of the film but never had had the opportunity to see it "live".Some have liked it but the general concensus is one of either "huh?" or "I don't get it".The sexual references in the film coupled with the suggestive dress seems to be an off-putting factor that with proper pre theatre exposure would I think in most cases allay their feelings quite a bit.
This review is probably going to be read more by those who are already RHPS converts so this is probably the one review I will ever write that will be preaching,more than any other,to the "choir".
However if you are a RHPS virgin,I would recommend you see this film "live" first,if at all possible.If you can't, just view it with an open mind and sit back and let IT do the walking and talking.You are in for a totally unique viewing experience unlike any other you will have.The plot is see through to be sure but let the characters and especially the music just wash over you and go with the wonderful flow.
Richard O'Brien masterminded this beauty which has been translated not only onto film but to wildly successful stage productions as well.I find it hasn't aged a bit and the hard driving soundtrack is a sure fire winner all the way.
 Who's a virgin? October 12, 2004
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This is the most classic cult classic there is. Who can resist the transsexual love of Frank-n-Furter? The innocence of Brad& Janet? The rock of Meatloaf? Rose-tinting your world?
This is the classic story of getting lost and ending up where you don't want to be. (Or do you?)Brad Majors and his fiancee Janet Weiss take a wrong turn and end up in a "Time Warp" with transvestites, created golden men and spontaneous dancing and singing. ("I'm just a sweet transvestite!")
Don't let the premise of the movie scare you away though...it's a must-see for anyone (who is not TOO young) Just don't take yourself seriously and get up and dance, throw toast, dress in some lingerie (especially you men out there) yell Who's a virgin? and have a smashing good time.
Mesmerizing film. July 15, 2004
This is a very outrageous movie. The rock is the background to tell us a horror movie but also spiced with sex , ransvestism and above all a splendid tribute to the movies specially King Kong .
One couple strands in an old house full of weirdos . This movie (here between you and me)could have inspired for Tim Burton in Beetle juice .
In this decade there were great visuals films too . Sherman built a magnificent story absolutely free , intelligent and sarcastic, irreverent and bitter . You might state that Fellini's influence (dressed of english manners and clothes) is present all along the film .
Inmediatly after its release this one acquired the status of cult movie.
Freaky Flesh-Fest Is No Family Friendly Film, But It Is Fun! February 29, 2004
Way back in the summer of 1978 I talked a bunch of my friends into going with me to a midnight showing of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. We were dumb teenagers, hiding beer in our clothes, sitting in the balcony of the theater. When those huge red lips hit the screen, we were hooked! I remember going every friday and saturday night for months after that. TRHPS became our religion and weekend entertainment in one! We threw the rice etc. Looking back, the alcohol was responsible for much of our fervor, as I see Rocky Horror as being about half of a good movie. Don't get me wrong, I'll always have a warm place in my heart for it, but sober, it's a completely different movie! The first half hour is priceless. It starts with those aforementioned lips, crooning the "Science Fiction Double Feature" track, much to the glee of my B-movie addicted heart. Next are Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Saranden) singing "Dammit Janet" after the wedding ceremony. This is followed by the classic "Over At The Frankenstein Place" accentuated by the eerie warblings of Riff Raff (Richard O'Brien) as he watches out a castle window. When Brad and Janet arrive at the manor, they are greeted by Riff Raff and are soon joined by Magenta (Patricia Quinn) to the building tune of "The Time Warp". The doors are thrown open on a ballroom full of transylvanian weirdos, including Columbia (Little Nell), the tap dancing girlfriend of Eddie (Meatloaf). If this isn't glorious enough, the entrance of Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) singing "Sweet Transvestite" is the show-stopper! Alas, for me it's all downhill from there. There are some great numbers, like Eddie singing "Hot Patootie" or Frank N. Furter's sorrowful "I'm Going Home", but a lot of it sort of drags on aimlessly at many points. When no one's singing, it can get a little dull. I still recommend seeing Rocky Horror at least once. I also recommend getting the soundtrack. It helps if you're a schlocky / cheesey film fanatic like myself...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show February 4, 2004
If you want to see this film, see it first in a theater where audience participation is a must. Then buy the movie! The gothic nature of the film creates a comical balance with the all-american-sweethearts (played by Susan Sarandon and Barry Boswick), when a predictable flat tire brings together the characters of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. During the course of one night innocence is lost, sensuality runs amuck, and the dark humor never ends. From the moment Tim Curry appears in the movie, I knew I would be a fan for life. Meatloaf also has his brief moment to shine in this dark comedy. There is a narrator, so no viewers can loose site of the plot, and some lively costume undressing. There is a sci-fi undertone, several sloppy choreographed scenes (which play terribly well in this gothic toned movie), and even a dance you are sure to learn and use at your next theater viewing to impress friends that are virgins to the knowledge of this film.
On my second visit to a theater showing, I was fortunate enough to win a collectors item poster of the film. Though this was the icing on the cake, I later found that my enthusiasm for the Rocky Horror Picture Show was shared with many, making this movie a cult classic.
If you like this film, I reccommend Velvet Goldmine, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Trainspotting.
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