Actor(s): Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, Tichina Arnold
Director(s): Frank Oz
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
Language(s): English, French, Spanish
EAN: 0883929090914
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Description
The off-Broadway comedy-horror-musical hit that ran for years makes a successful transfer to film with a bevy of big-name cameos and two perfectly cast leads. Rick Moranis is the nebbish Seymour, who pines for flower-girl Audrey (Ellen Greene) while living in the basement of florist Mr. Mushnik (Vincent Gardenia). Things start turning around for Seymour, though, after he buys a little plant during a solar eclipse, christens it Audrey II, and discovers that it likes to drink blood. Soon enough, though, Seymour finds out that Audrey II, now grown to epic proportions, is in actuality a "mean green mother from outer space" that is hell-bent on world domination. Based on the 1960 Roger Corman cheapie that featured a young Jack Nicholson, Little Shop boasts a hilarious, amazing score by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who would go on to revitalize Disney's animation arm with The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Greene, the lone holdover from the original cast, is a ravishing, goofy Audrey, whose awkward demeanor belies a voice that could knock Ethel Merman off her feet. She's ably matched by Moranis, whose lack of a singing voice is perfectly in sync with Seymour's nerdiness. And Levi Stubbs Jr. of the Four Tops provides the lowdown, nasty-minded voice of Audrey II; his rendition of the Oscar-nominated "Mean Green Mother from Outer Space" is a showstopper. As for those celebrity cameos, Steve Martin's sadistic dentist is a masterful creation, as is Bill Murray's masochistic patient; John Candy, James Belushi, and Christopher Guest also pop up. And there was never a lovelier and funkier Greek chorus than the three Motown-fueled girls (Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, and Tisha Campbell) who appear throughout the film. --Mark Englehart
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/03/2009 Run time: 94 minutes Rating: Pg13
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"Little Shop of Horrors VHS"
Written By: Jose Lopez
I never cared much for little shop of horrors, I just dont like it,it's bizarre and silly and pointless.and Jack nicholson is in it?
"Too Funny"
Written By: L. Sweeney
Had to watch the movie after seeing the stage play version. My daughter and I had a great time bonding and watching this movie. Don't know how I managed to miss this one when it first came out.
"''Feed me, Seymour!''"
Written By: Falkor The White Luck Dragon
Who thought a 60s B-film by Roger Corman could be adapted into a successful Broadway musical? And who would have guessed that the said musical would be filmed to make a true `80s cult classic? Surprisingly, almost everything about this film works. The plant himself looks pretty cool and his movements are realistic. He has several funny one-liners throughout the film, not to mention some memorable singing parts. His rough voice (which is oddly reminiscent of a black soul singer) was provided by Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops. Whoever did the casting for this film was a true genius-Rick Moranis was born to play the nerdy florist Seymour, and Ellen Greene's lisp and high-pitched voice make her perfect for his romantic interest, Audrey. This film also features Steve Martin as a sadistic dentist and Bill Murray as his all-too willing patient. John Candy is hilarious as the talk show host ''Wink Wilkinson.'' And lest we forget the Greek chorus line which appears in several of the musical numbers-they're good enough to have their own musical. Heck, even the homeless bums who sing during ''Skid Row'' are talented. The songs, which are all done in the style of earky 60s rock and roll, have catchy melodies and clever lyrics. (Seymour: I have so many strong reservations/Should I go and perform mutilations?) Stand out numbers include the darkly funny ''Dentist!'' and wonderfully over-the-top ''Suddenly, Seymour'' (who knew Rick Moranis could sing?) I, for one, am glad they gave this film a happy ending (as opposed to the original version.) It somehow makes the rest of the film seem more good-natured and light-hearted.
"Enjoyed the DVD"
Written By: Sheila J. Boyle
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"Little Shop of Horrors VHS"
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