Howard the Duck
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Movie Reviews of Howard the Duck
Movie Review: One of my favorite films of all time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, so obviously this isn't the best movie in the world, but it sure isn't the worst. It's a fun b-movie romp. If you were expecting Shakespeare, then I'm sure you were a little disappointed. But I mean, seriously, it's about a talking duck! How anyone could've been misled by this film is beyond me, so I've never quite understood why everyone hated it. I grew up in the 80's, and this was one of my favorite films when it came out, because it was fun. Years later, probably 1997 or 1998, I found a new VHS copy and I've all but wore it out now. It's still just as fun to watch! Tim Robbins is hilarious in this early comedic role, Lea Thompson is hotter than ever, and this is hands down my favorite Jeffrey Jones performance, outshining "Ferris Beuller's Day Off," "Beetlejuice," and (another underrated and fun b-movie) "Mom and Dad Save the World." I've been pretty vocal about pushing for this film, signing petitions and such for almost ten years now, joining the fight to persuade His Lucasness to finally release it (cuz seriously, it's no worse than any of the new "Star Wars" films), and it's so good to see that after all this time, it's finally here. Again, just have fun with the film, judge i for exactly what it is, and not what it isn't,a nd it's a great film.Movie Review: First Class Guilty Pleasure
Summary: 5 Stars
Love or hate this film, it has a cult fallowing, Howard The Duck is a first class guilty pleasure and I mean that in a good way.
So anyway here's the story, Howard comes home to relax one day, the next thing he knows is that all of a sudden he's being zapped to our planet, while trying to get back to his home planet, along the way he falls in love with a feisty rock chick named Beverly Switzler and has to stop a monster know as a Dark Overlord before it causes the end of the world.
The film is based on a Marvel comic series created by Steve Gerber, who sadly passed away last away a year ago ( R.I.P. dude ), if you ever read the comics they are worth reading, especially the 2002 Marvel Max series, in which the story was a fallow up to the film.
This film is fun, funny as hell and some very good FX for a film that out in the 80's, the only thing that sucks is that the DVD has no special features but it don't matter.
None the less Howard The Duck is one of my all time favourite film I saw when I was kid and I still like watching today.
Highly recommend!
Movie Review: I Never Thought it Would Finally Happen!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's about time this finally got released in America! As a child, I loved it. Now that I'm older, I still love it! It's awesome that a duck from another world named Howard is transferred to Earth and the lead singer from the rock band Cherry Bomb named Beverly is in trouble and Howard helps her. (Lea Thompson is incredibly sexy as Beverly.) After that, they become good friends. As Howard is stuck on Earth, he tries to get a job and scientists want to study him, so Beverly, Phil, and Dr. Jenning try to help him. Something bad happens to the machine and a Dark Overlord takes over Jenning's body. Later, Jenning takes Beverly as a hostage and Howard and Phil must save her before the Dark Overlord summons his friends and destroys all life on Earth. The special effects are awesome! The look of the film is of the classic 80's! I don't know why so many people hate it, because it's a freakin' awesome movie! I highly recommend HOWARD THE DUCK!!!
Movie Review: "It FINALLY Hit My Livingroom!"
Summary: 5 Stars
FINALLY, "Howard The Duck" comes to DVD! This movie came out when I was like 6. When I first saw it I laughed my a$$ off. If you were an 80's kid like me, then how could you hate "Howard The Duck"? I liked it back then and I still like it now, especially the battle with the Dark Overlord. For a film that flopped at the Box Office 23 years ago, it sure developed one hell of a cult fan base. After all this was a movie for everyone that had everything. It had Action, Drama, Horror, Comedy, Romance, Suspense, an yes Sexual Innuendo. Maybe Howard The Duck was no Ace Ventura, Indiana Jones, or Superman. Then again, he didn't go to the White House and show his tail feathers to the President either. Bottom line is if you grew up in The 80's, or like 80's movies then this is a movie for you. Do yourself a favor, and buy it like I did. Now they need to rerelease the soundtrack on CD too!Movie Review: Comic Book movie gold!
Summary: 5 Stars
Sure, it may not be the best movie ever. Not even close. BUT! This movie was one of my favorites as a child. Probably because of the swearing duck and the AWESOME music! I know a lot of people out there are groaning at this DVD Release, but I am giving out woo-hoo's of joy. I know a lot of people were disturbed by the relationship between Howard and Beverly, but it's not uncommon in comics where animals are closer to being human then their animal form. I own the HTD comics. If you've also read the TMNT original comics, you'll know that April marries one of the turtles! (I won't spoil the surprise) So let go of that "bestiality" crap and enjoy this for what it is. . .a cheesy 80's movie based on a comic book!