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Movie Reviews of Pecker
Movie Review: an ode to Baltimore
Summary: 3 Stars
John Waters films are about one thing: his outrageous,over the top characters. I liked the performances of Lili Taylor and Martha Plimpton who brings such personality to her role as the endearing fag hag Tina. And of course you gotta love Memama! only in a Waters film will you see a character listed as "Guy Humping the Washing Machine" and probably want to know who played him. Though not his best film, most fans will probably be amused with this one.Movie Review: Typically bizarre world-view, courtesy of director John Waters
Summary: 2 Stars
PECKER
(USA - 1998)
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical soundtrack: Dolby Digital
The life of an aspiring Baltimore photographer (Edward Furlong) is turned upside down when his neighborhood snap-shots are embraced by the New York Art-set.
John Waters takes a satirical swipe at the bubble-headed Art world in this low-profile entry, which adheres closely to the template established in his earlier 'mainstream' works (HAIRSPRAY, CRY-BABY, etc.). Waters' own screenplay includes a wide assortment of eccentric characters, engaged in an uneasy truce with conservative doomsayers who cluck loudly from the sidelines, and he paints the mix in vivid colors, providing a unique visual backdrop for cartoon-like performances which teeter precariously on the brink of caricature.
Furlong and co-star Christina Ricci are blank but charming, an 'ordinary' couple who retreat into anonymity as their lives are consumed by the demands of those around them: Furlong's naive parents (Mary Kay Place and Mark Joy), fag-hag sister (Martha Plimpton), sugar-addicted brat sibling (Lauren Hulsey), and the Art crowd who live in their own little world, far removed from everyday reality (their reaction when forced to travel from New York to Baltimore is priceless!). Amusing rather than laugh out loud funny, the movie will divide viewers from the outset; die-hard fans of this director's worldview, however, will be bowled over by his daring.
Movie Review: A big disappointment, hon!
Summary: 2 Stars
As a native Marylander and early John Waters fan, I had only moderate hopes for "Pecker," but even they were too high. It seems that at this point in his career, Waters needs to move on. His bad writing now seems contrived to imitate his early low-rent successes. You really can't go home again, but I believe with bigger budgets and presumably improved skills, Waters could still do wonderful, satiracle movies about Baltimore--and places like it. But "Pecker" seems to be the work of a lazy artist too willing to rest on his laurels. Too bad. There are some funny moments, but overall, the movie drags and sustains no momentum. And Ricci, Place and others are wasted on badly scripted and badly directed material.Movie Review: Pretty cheesy!
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm from Baltimore, but I've never been a big John Water's fan. I've never really been able to appreciate his brand of humor. As a result, I was not crazy about this cheesy film. It wasn't terrible, but I didn't find it funny. I did however, really appreciate the director's commentary available on the DVD, where he discussed the film locations and the stories behind the scenes. I watched the movie a second time just to hear it all, and I thought it was more entertaining than the movie. I'm sure John Water fans will like this movie, but most of us don't get it.Movie Review: Watch this movie only if you have nothing better to do
Summary: 2 Stars
This movie seemed too long and boring. There were some funny parts, but only very few. Iwouldn't recommend buying this tape. If you are really bored, just go rent one. This has to be one of the worst movie I saw this year. Don't buy this tape.