I admit, on first hearing about this film even I (the major Johnny Depp fan) was a bit skeptical to view it. But, I figured, hey, it's JD, why not? And, I now must say, that is goes down as one of my favorite movies. Why? because it's an amazing spoof my John Waters. As a lover of old musicals from the 50s and 60s, it's just amusing to watch a spoof of them, especially one done so well as this. My fav scene (don't worry..no spoilers..) is one where Crybaby (JD) performs a song in a comedic Elvis Presley fashion, which shows how dynamic JD is as an actor. what else makes this movie great? The music. There's not one boring song where you feel like it'll never end, because you don't want it to end. (yes, i own the soundtrack..i'm pathetic, i know). It's just a great movie..well, if you like a musical that spoofs other musicals.
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one of the greatest comedies ever
17 April 2004
i have discovered that either people love this movie, or hate it. most of the people who hate it find it incredibly random. Of course, it is incredibly random, which is the whole point that makes it hilarious. I mean, come on. the Holy Hand-grenade? The Three-headed Knight? The random historian sub-sub-plot?? It's just good fun. And, it's not like other comedies where you watch it once or twice and get bored with it. It's a classic. You can watch it again and again, and still find it just as amusing. (although, it really is sad when you and your friends can act out entire scenes from the movie because you've seen it so many times...like me..) And the special edition DVD offers it in Japanese. Now, what true Monty Python fan could resist watching this classic in Japanese?? it's just adds to the hilarity of the film. Anyway, to sum this up, unless you're a incredibly random person who enjoys watching offbeat comedies (like me!!) then, you probably won't like this. But, if you are like me..you'll love it, and watch it over and over and over and over...
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