The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
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Movie Reviews of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Movie Review: Chicago it ain't!
Summary: 1 Stars
The difference in the media often causes Broadway Musicals to get modified enroute to the Silver Screen.Sometimes they "open" up the settings, sometimes they cut some numbers, sometimes they are miscast with "Hollywood" vs "Broadway" stars, and due to the Academy Awards regulations, at least one "new" (eligible) song get's added to the score.This one did it all .Along the way they just forgot that the Show was based on a book about real people, with real stories that made up most of the "plot". For some insane reason they by passed Carlin Glynn and Shirley Maclaine and went with Dolly Parton as Miss Mona.While Miss Parton's assets could have been a plus had she been cast as one of the whore's they were a liability in in the role of the down to earth Mona.
Given that, I suspect Ms Parton could have played the part had she been allowed to, but she wasn't. The problem they saw once Dolly had the part was that, Mona's role, although slightly bigger was still a supporting role in an ensemble piece.So, first they threw out the musicals numbers done by most of the other characters. Then they horrified Edna Milton ,the "real" Miss Mona by taking a moment in the Show that annoyed her because it hinted that there was more than just friendship between her and the Sheriff and opening it up as a completely frabricated new plot about their ongoing Love Affair . Sadly the screen chemistry between Burt and Dolly was as sexy as over cooked spagetti.Even after they set Miss Parton the song writer loose padding the role with material that may have belonged in her concert act, but not the film they had to cut most of it.
The resulting film is not as bad as the screen versions of Man of La Mancha or A Little Night Music, but it's still above A Chorus Line on the list of Worst Film Adaptations of Broadway Musicals.
It's best watched on fast foward.
Movie Review: The Best Little DVD One Could Wish For!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been waiting for The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas to be released on DVD for a few years now and finally it has arrived! It sure was worth the wait! The picture transfer is fantastic. Great clear images and a remastered soundtrack. The widescreen opens the picture up and gives audiences glimpses of things that were never able to be seen on the video. But the most exciting part of the DVD are the great bonus features: a short behind the scenes documentry (featuring interviews with Parton, Reynolds, Higgins and even Edna Milton, whom the character of Mona is based upon), outakes (hilarious bloopers from the set), and the original theatrical trailer (using an original song sung by Dolly about the premise of the movie). I only wish that Burt Reynolds deleted musical number had been included but I guess we can't have everything! I consider this DVD a MUST HAVE for any of the following people: Theater lovers, Dolly fans, Texans, Whores.... EVERYONE! Do yourself a favor and buy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas... Its a howling good time!Movie Review: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is an ok adaptation of the Broadway musical. The film ended up ranking amoung the top ten grossing films of 1982 and is enjoyable. The DVD is widescreen with a colorful and clean print, but the sound is Mono. The original film opened in New York with 4 Track Mag prints, but all video releases where mono (even though some incorrectly listed stereo on the cover) Since this is a Dolly Parton film/and a musical it would seem natural to release the stereo print. (Especially since the song "I Will Always Love You" has been a hit for over three decades by Both Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston) DVD also includes a trailer, 2 minutes of flubbed outtake lines, plus a very brief making of featurette. Over 30 minutes of film were cut from the Director's print including two musical numbers by Dolly Parton ( "A Gamble Either Way", and "Stallions Ways" both of which appeared on Parton's "Burlap and Stain" LP) and a whole subplot involving the hiring of a "shy" girl (Andrea Pike) who grows into a woman during the course of the film. Also smaller roles from the Broadway show were cut, included the abbreviated role of "Angel" (Played by Valerie Leigh Bilxer) the whore who wants to see her little boy for Christmas, and other scenes involving Dolly and the whorehouse girls. Longer cuts of the big musical numbers also exit ("The Aggie Song", "20 Fans" and "Little Bitty Pissant Country Place") All of these would make for a pretty good Special Edition.
The film is fun, but could have been much better. Parton shines when ever she's on screen, Reynold is best in the second half of the film during the more serious/emotional moments. Not bad for a budget priced DVD.
Movie Review: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is an ok adaptation of the Broadway musical. The film ended up ranking in the top ten grossing films of 1982 and is enjoyable. The DVD is widescreen with a colorful and clean print, but the sound is Mono. The original filmed opened in New York with 4 Track Mag prints, but all video releases where mono (even though some incorrectly listed stereo on the cover) Since this is a Dolly Parton film/and a musical it would seem natural to release the stereo print. (Especially since the song "I Will Always Love You" has been a hit for over three decades by Both Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston) DVD also includes a trailer, 2 minutes of flubbed outtake lines, plus a very brief making of featurette. Over 30 minutes of film was cut from the Director's print including two musical numbers by Dolly Parton ( "A Gamble Either Way", and "Stallions Ways" both of which appeared on Parton's "Burlap and Stain" LP) and a whole subplot involving the hiring of a "shy" girl (Andrea Pike) who grows into a woman during the course of the film. Also smaller roles from the Broadway show were cut, included the abbreviated role of "Angel" (Played by Valerie Leigh Bilxer) the whore who wants to see her little boy for Christmas, and other scenes involving Dolly and the whorehouse girls. Longer cuts of the big musical numbers also exit ("The Aggie Song", "20 Fans" and "Little Bitty Pissant Country Place") All of these would make for a pretty good Special Edition.
The film is fun, but could have been much better. Parton shines when ever she's on screen, Reynold is best in the second half of the film during the more serious/emotional moments. Not bad for a budget priced DVD.
Movie Review: Another Missed Opportunity
Summary: 2 Stars
I enjoyed this film and its musical numbers. However (as always) DVD buyers may have too many expectations of the studio when it chooses to issue one their pictures to DVD.
Universal could have restored the late Colin Higgins' film to his original cut that had unedited lyrics and extended musical numbers like the "Aggie Song" (that were filmed and in the original work prints, as well as on the soundtrack).
At least these extras could have been offered under "Bonus Material" without changing the sanctity of the existing film.
After all, the film is rated [R] and, 21 years later, could hardly be deemed offensive.
The "Making of..." feature is just over 7 minutes and offers little more than principal's interviews.
The only true benefit of this transfer is that it can be viewed in widescreen format.