Girls Will Be Girls
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Movie Reviews of Girls Will Be Girls
Movie Review: Shakespear meets Charles Busch, Wigstock is their love child
Summary: 4 Stars
When Tennyson penned "The woman's cause is man's: they rise of sink Together" he likely had no idea just how synergistically a cause might co-exist. This delightfully funny film is inspired as much by Shakespear as Charles Busch, for every female portrayed throughout is successfully done so by actors so deft that they are able to effortlessly overcome any and all physical limitations (and there are a few here) which, under less capable hands, might suspend a viewer's belief that these are actually women who possess attributes worth caring about--despite their considerable shortcomings. This is even true of a remarkable five year old actor, who in a brief flashback scene, portrays one of the major characters as a traumatized little girl.The story chonicles the lives of three full blooded women at different stages in life, yet facing the same issues of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Their individual journies converge as they share their lives under one (very 1970's)roof, and embark upon the road to trancendence and redemption.
Filled with good old fashioned campy, tasteless, low brow humor it is destined to get Jack Plotnick and company on the most wanted list of the Conservative Right/Chirstian Coalition. A must see for anyone who is fed up and fearful of the new wave of humorless conservative tastemakers who seem to be committed to imposing their narrow minded definition of entertainment and acceptability on all Americans--many of whom just want a good old fashioned irreverant laugh, like those they will experience (despite themselves) here.
Most striking are the actors, who release us for nearly 80 full minutes from the adversity of human existence, and bring us into a world far more sordid, but ever so much more fun than the one we see or read about in the daily news. Most importantly, their chemistry with one another is simply amazing, and a great treat to watch.
Also, one must make his or her way through the very entertaining and clever menus, which somehow make this classically campy romp all the more endearing.
Movie Review: Gay camp at its best
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't usually attend drag night at the local gay bar. Drag never appealed to me. I find drag shows to be fun but a little too outrageous for my taste, so I was a bit leary to rent this film. However, I'm more than pleased that I took the chance. It was bleepin funny. I don't remember laughing so hard. The queens are bitchy, vindictive and abusive. They undermine and embarrass each other and do everything possible to sabotage one another's life. I'm a normal, reserved and caring guy. I don't poke fun of others or sit around with my gay friends and gossip about the other homos because I just don't see the sense of it. This movie was so outrageous that I took the barbs and bitchy quips with a grain of salt...you almost have to make it through the entire film...because it's filled with campy venom.I'm still shocked at the quality writing of this little film. Whoever those writers are...I just hope they aren't realists. And, if they are, stay as far away from them as possible, unless you want some pie in your face and a kick in the crotch. Funny, funny stuff! Worth the rent or buy.
Movie Review: Drag Queens at their Finest!
Summary: 4 Stars
It took me a while to ever check this flick out. I was at first a little turned off by what I later came to realize was Jack Plotnick's smirking visage on the cover. He really knows how to emulate an unattractive has-been movie actress!
Aside from that, the movie contained therein is funny and entertaining. It has great sequences and looks really slick. I wouldn't even consider this a "gay-themed" film in that the men playing the lead female characters are never revealed to simply be men in drag. They are able to whimsically pull off their protrayal of robust women trying to earn acclaim in a tarnished Hollywood. Yes, that certain drag queen wit and cynicism is here, but that is what makes the film stand out.
The story and arcs for all the characters are hysterical and don't rate as fluff. The movie, in all, has a mainstream look and feel, even though one might expect a title of dubious quality. Check it out if you love comedy, especially if it is elevated by men in fabulous dresses!!!
Movie Review: Now and Forever ... and they mean that!
Summary: 4 Stars
Girls Will Be Girls is a hilarious and four star movie. If you ever needed another movie to build some character and give you new lines to say to your friends (and enemies) - this is it!
While the beginning and middle are hilarious, it just seems to drag on forever! It holds together well throughout until the end. I have watched this movie several times and while I love it every time I normally turn it off after 3/4 of the way through. The ending is good, but not something I need to repeat often.
Ending aside, this movie is certainly worth being in your collection!!!
Movie Review: Wicked Fun!!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I wasn't sure I'd like this film because I'm not a huge drag fan but I have to admit it was very funny! The story centers around three women (all played by men) who are or, at one time have been, in the entertainment business.All three men give hilarious performances of the women at different stages of the carrers. My favorite was CoCo, a character with a tragic (and comical, for us) love story. If you are looking for something a little bit dark, a lot campy and just plain silly fun, then this is the dvd for you. Invite a few friends over and just have some good laughs!