paulclaassen
This has to be the best musical ever! It must have been very controversial at the time of release and no doubt raised more than just a few eyebrows. I don't recall any gay/transvestite themed film having this much exposure prior to this. 'Rocky Horror' is a feast to watch again and again. From the unique costumes to the make-up and the weird dancing to the timeless music, this is fascinating on every level. The acting was also impeccable, especially Tim Curry. Let's face it; the film would not have been the same without his brilliant portrayal as Frank-N-Furter. Such character!!Interestingly enough, the entire cast was little known at the time, having done mostly TV shows. Director Jim Sharman himself had only one credit to his name at the time (as director). This instant classic will no doubt remain a classic for many, many years to come, and people around the globe will continue to host their Rocky Horror themed parties.
classicsoncall
Well what can I add to the conversation that hasn't already been said about Rocky Horror, both good and bad. It's decadent, bawdy, camp and audacious, and for those of a scientific bent, it serves as a nifty sc-fi flick as well. Actually, for whatever reason, I began watching this film before about three or four times in the past and never got to see the entire thing until this morning. Something always managed to interrupt my viewing pleasure. Except for Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and his fiancee Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon), all the rest of the characters are way over the top and outrageous, so by the time the picture hits it's stride, Brad and Janet have become corrupted as well. I can't say that I approve of the message it sends to teenage and young adult viewers exploring their own sexuality because it's bound to raise all kinds of questions to cause confusion. There's probably no other single movie out there that promotes it's 'let it all hang out' message as forcefully or creatively. But taken at face value, the picture is a garish romp set to an inventive musical score that gets one's energy flowing and feet set to dancing. In fact, and it's kind of embarrassing to admit, but last week my high school graduating class celebrated it's fiftieth reunion, and our dinner/dance evening was capped off with a rousing rendition of 'The Time Warp'! Very appropriate under the circumstances, and you had to know it was a blast when the entire waitstaff looked on in amazement and broke out their cell phone cameras. Those of us who could still get around put on quite the show.
oscar-35
*Spoiler/plot- Rocky Horror Picture Show, 1975. Outer space aliens land on Earth and wish to dominate the Earth culture but run into "Brad and Janet" to stop them.*Special Stars- Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick.*Theme- Having a sunny life's outlook will conquer all.*Trivia/location/goofs- Fantasy sci-fi film that started a midnight theatrical screening & public fan performance phenomenon worldwide.*Emotion- A fun 'romp' into the musical science fiction world of space aliens, flawed humans, and Transyvanian castles with serving staff.*Based On- Mid 20th century sci-fi film plots.
Leofwine_draca
Possibly the most infamous cult movie ever made, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW was specifically designed to be a camp, cult film. It's full of odd characters in even odder situations and every few minutes everyone starts bursting into song. Now I don't know about you but watching men run around in suspenders and stockings definitely isn't my idea of fun and I'm afraid to say that this film really isn't my cup of tea.For one, I'm not really too fond of cult films like this which try to be cult films - I prefer the sort of film from the '50s which doesn't realise that it's destined for obscurity. However, there are some interesting scenes throughout the film, mainly the take-off of RKO pictures, the creation of Rocky Horror, and the scene where singer Meatloaf is murdered and cannibalised by the aliens.The actors and actresses are an assorted bunch. Susan Sarandon wanders about in her underwear for much of a film, the award-winning Hollywood actress has certainly gone on to better things since this early role in her career. Tim Curry has also gone on to star in such diverse productions as LEGEND and CONGO, receiving lukewarm responses after his astonishing debut here. The Rocky Horror creation himself, Michael Hurst, really didn't go on to much and instead starred in an obscure Australian horror film DEATH WARMED UP and then became the second lead in HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS.Richard O'Brien is also on hand (he wrote the original musical), more familiar to British audiences now for being the one-time host of THE CRYSTAL MAZE, where he used to run around in snazzy clothes, shout and get excited a lot. Also on hand, strangely enough, as the narrator of the story is actor Charles Gray, primarily known to horror fans for his role as Mocata in Hammer's masterpiece, THE DEVIL RIDES OUT. This was popular enough (audience participation played/plays a big part in the success of this item) to warrant a sequel, SHOCK TREATMENT, which I thankfully haven't seen.
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