Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Shock Treatment (3-Disc Anniversary Edition)
$29.98
I am Very pleased with the product,shipping and customer service.....Shipped fast....I would buy from this person again...

The Rocky Horror Tribute Show - Richard O'Brien, Royal Court Theatre
$19.99
I'm a die-hard Rocky Horror fan, so in the true spirit of obsessive fandom, I purchased this knowing it would mostly be for kicks. I actually love the concept behind the whole set up... a vocal performance of the play by a variety of actors who'd been involved with it over the decades.

THE BAD: Sadly, by listening to it, you'd think that they just grabbed people off the street and invited them on stage as some sort of improv exercise. It all kicks off with Patricia Quinn who was never my favourite vocalist 30 years ago when she had the energy to sing. In this, she simply embarrasses herself and I'm embarrassed for her - it was uncomfortable to watch and a terrible way to start the DVD. Sadly, it doesn't really pick up much from there. The DVD case hails Anthony Stewart Head (of Buffy fame) as one of the best Frank's ever. If he's one of the best, I can't imagine what you'd have to do to be one of the worst. If you ever saw Tim Curry do the role live, then Head's attempt here would just make you angry. I've seen better Frank's in high school productions. Ben Richards isn't a terrible singer, but his interpretation of Hot Patootie is painful. Everyone who plays Janet is immediately forgettable. Stephen Gately once again turns in a performance that is sure to make people wonder how he has ever found success in the business with his nasally, pretentious voice and off-putting demeanour. Adrian Edmondson as Brad is a good performer with a mediocre voice which at best makes him average.

THE GOOD: Gary Amers is brilliant and makes a perfect Rocky Horror - I have never seen anyone better in the role. He stands out so far in front of this crowd it's not even funny. Sadly, he gets all of 5 minutes of screen time. The alternating narrators are all quite good and enjoyable. Michael Ball is a decent Frank; sadly, he shows up at the end by which time he can't save the show. Little Nell was quite wonderful! I was expecting something sad and unfortunate like Patricia Quinn's spectacle, but Nell gave it all and was a lot of fun... again though, she only received 2 minutes of screen time at the very end. The band was fine, the back-up singers were uniformly excellent.

THE UGLY: Richard O'Brien makes me strangely uncomfortable and always has. I can't imagine his impact on people not drunk with delight over all things Rocky Horror. I don't mind his energy and voice, but that's about it really. The stage was an absolute mess.

THE VERDICT: It's a bit of a kick to throw the DVD in and sing along while pretending it's 25 years ago. But, if you're not a Rocky Horror obsessed fan who dresses up for the shows on Halloween like myself, then there is absolutely no reason for you to consider buying/renting/watching this. You will not make it through more that 10 minutes. For the select crowd of Rocky Horror acolytes, you might enjoy it for the memories it evokes but will ultimately be sad that it doesn't add anything to the culture on its own. 1? stars out of 5.

Ripple Junction Men's Rocky Horror Picture Show Lips Mens Tee,Black,Medium
$20.00
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Little Shop of Horrors (Snap Case)
$14.97
Item was shipped quickly in good condition. No problems at all, so very pleased.