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The story is about 2 drag queens, Tick and Adam and their transsexual friend Bernadette. They get a gig in Alice Springs and so leave the comfort of their home town where they are accepted and liked and start on their journey through the Australia outback to reach this Hotel. The trio ... Read review
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stunning and incomparably funny Australian film about three drag performers braving the vast, rugged outback won the 1994 Academy Award for Costume Design. Terence Stamp (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace), Hugo Weaving (The Matrix) and Guy Pearce (Memento) all give hilarious - and heartfelt - performances in a three-fishes-outta-water story that's one of the wildest movies ever made!With a contract to perform a drag show way out in the Australian desert, Bernadette (Stamp), Tick (Weaving) and Adam (Pearce) each has a personal reason for wanting to leave the safety of Sydney. Christening their battered tour bus Priscilla, these wickedly funny drama queens head for the outback... where their spectacular adventures are more than matched by their spectacular outfits.
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importantly... the way you dress. This Oscar-Winning (Best Costume) feel-good comedy won the hearts of movie goers partly for its lavish costumes and devotion to Abba but mostly for the great performances of three drag artists who are on the road trip of a lifetime! When Anthony "Tick"/Mitzi (Hugo Weaving) is invited to perform in Alice Springs he recruits flamboyant young stud Adam/Felicia (Guy Pearce) and the legendary refined Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to join him. Mitzi however fails to disclose one important fact to his friends: his wife is the one who invited them to Alice Springs. With one big secret about to be revealed and another one up his sleeve Mitzi is a little stressed. With long hours on the road ahead of them the trio lip-synchs campy songs on the bus creates fabulous costumes and meets a multitude of colourful characters along the way. They party with friendly aborigines are confronted by judgmental townspeople who are averse to drag queens and meet Bob (Bill Hunter) a warmhearted mechanic and drag fan who joins them for the last leg of their trip when their bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere.
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Advantages: funny, moving, great story, excellent acting, amazing scenery Disadvantages: may be too camp for some
...my local Tesco ad bought the DVD, I knew exactly where it was as I had picked it up several times but was undecided over whether to watch it or not.
The story is about 2 drag queens, Tick and Adam and their transsexual friend Bernadette. They get a gig in Alice Springs and so leave the comfort of their home town where they are accepted and liked and start on their journey through the Australia outback to reach this Hotel. The trio ... ...
Along the way the trio play in various bars and tavern but they are not very welcomed and get into a lot of scrapes. After a complete breakdown of the bus Bernadette sets off alone in the outback to get help and fortunately they are met by some locals who welcome them to their party. In time they meet a mechanic Bob who has a extraordinary wife and after she walks out on him and with the unreliability of the bus he agrees to go with ... more
After reading a wonderful review about this film I just walked straight into my local Tesco ad bought the DVD, I knew exactly where it was as I had picked it up several times but was undecided over whether to watch it or not.
The story is about 2 drag queens, Tick and Adam and their transsexual friend Bernadette. They get a gig in Alice Springs and so leave the comfort of their home town where they are accepted and liked and start on their journey through the Australia outback to reach this Hotel. The trio are using an old bus to do the journey but as it keeps breaking down they are not getting very far.
Along the way the trio play in various bars and tavern but they are not very welcomed and get into a lot of scrapes. After a complete breakdown of the bus Bernadette sets off alone in the outback to get help and fortunately they are met by some locals who welcome them to their party. In time they meet a mechanic Bob who has a extraordinary wife and after she walks out on him and with the unreliability of the bus he agrees to go with them on the rest of their journey.
There is a shock for Adam and Bernadette when they discover that the gig they are going to is for the Tick’s wife. Neither knew that Adam was once married and this does lead to some funny stories and a lot of banter between the three.
Will the performing trio make it to Alice Springs, what will happen to Bob and will Tick have any more surprises for the others along the way?
I was expecting good things from this film after the wonderful review which I read on it and I have to say that it did not disappoint me in any way at all. The cast included, Terence Stamp who played transsexual Bernadette and he was quite a quiet characters and did give a few good laughs along the way, he seemed to be the odd one out of the three and there did not seem to be as much chemistry between him and the others.
Hugo Weaving played the role of Tick and I have to say he was excellent. I did not feel that he was completely involved in his choice of profession and did still have doubts especially when details about his past came out but I found he worked extremely well with Guy Pearce who played the role of Adam. Now he for me was the highlight of the film. I found he was quite young when doing this role but for me he just suited the part completely. I even had to say to hubby how good he looked as a woman. I did enjoy seeing him in the skimp outfits as he had on hot body! He was very flamboyant throughout which may be off putting for some but for me it gave the majority of the humour to the film.
There were a few supporting actors in the film and each gave a great performance and gave a little depth to the story line. I particularly enjoyed the addition of Bob and thought that Bill Hunter did the role well. I liked the friendship which formed between his and Bernadette’s characters.
The film was shot entirely on location and for me this gave some amazing shots of the Australian outback. Some of the scenes were completely breathtaking and I think this is what made the film so good, I mean how often do you see she drag artists in full gear out in the desert performing a medley of songs? Despite the laughs which we got from seeing them in such surreal settings the views were amazing and such a pleasure to see. I just one day hope I get to visit and see them for myself.
The music in the film for me was excellent. I enjoyed all of the upbeat tracks which were played and thought they all fitted in extremely well to the places which they were used. A couple of the songs were predictable but still they were good. There were no real special effects in this film as it was all shot on location and I think this did help with making it look so good.
The DVD which I have is the special edition and it does have bonus features which include:-
Audio Commentary by Director Stephan Elliott ‘Birth of a Queen’ Making of Documentary ‘Titbits from the Set’ ‘The Bus from Blooper Ville’ - Gag reel Documentary Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Teaser Trailer
As I am not a fan of bonus features I have not watched these so I am unable to make comment on them.
The running time of this film is 1 hour and 39 minutes and I found this to be a great length as the film moved at a good pace throughout. The certificate is a 15 as it does contain strong language and I do agree with this rating. I managed to get this on DVD for just £2 in Tesco and felt this was a complete bargain.
Overall do recommend this film as it is funny, moving at times and has a great storyline which shows some wonderful scenes over the Australian outback.
I would just like to add the title which hubby suggested for this review but felt it might offend a few people despite being very witty for him! 'Cock on a Rock in a Frock!'
sewbizzie 05.10.2009
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Review of The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (Wide Screen) (DVD)
...However, they find help in the most surprising of places and with the most surprising of people and, most of the time, enjoy themselves. Mitzi is concerned though; he has already broken it to his friends that he has a wife, but there is another surprise in store for them. Will they manage to reach Alice Springs? And how will Mitzi cope with his secret personal life? Although this is an Australian film, which unfortunately don't always make it to ... ...released in the UK in 1994. This was partly because of the subject matter, which, for its time, was considered quite outrageous, and partly because it starred Guy Pearce, at that point fairly fresh from his role in the Australian soap, Neighbours, and Terence Stamp, better known for more serious roles. Although often billed as a comedy (and it certainly does have plenty of comic moments), it also has its sensitive side in Mitzi's story, and is backed ...
sunmeilan 26.09.2009
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Advantages: camp cover , great fun Disadvantages: none
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is one of my all time favourite DVD's. It arrived through the post from the states. The case is a bright pink camp item, never mind the characters in the film. Terrence Stamp plays a fantastic role as Bernadette ( a transexual). A lot of people copared this film to Too Wong Foo, but I think Priscilla had more reality, especially the "gay bashing" scene and when the coach is daubeb with anti gay slogans. Being a gay man ...
billi65 25.01.2001
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Advantages: A funny film that is touching and crazy at the same time Disadvantages: None
...a month long gig in the middle of Australia at Alice Springs. So logically how do you get there, buy a Bus and call it Priscilla Queen of the Desert, maybe not your first choice but it was theirs. They fill the bus with all their ball-gowns, bangles and beads and away they go. The highlights include an aborigine drag act, a ping-pong “machine” and the many incredible costumes. If you do not like gay people avoid this film, but if you have a sense ...
TimothyC 18.07.2000
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Advantages: An hilarious, timeless comedy Disadvantages: Might not be for everyone
This film is for the open-minded, but extremely light-hearted, fun-watching with a fantastic soundtrack.
WHY DID I BUY THIS FILM?
It was recommended by a friend who is very into gay culture. He never seemed to shut up about it, so i decided to give both him and myself a rest, and find out if it's really that great.
DIRECTOR
Stephan Elliot
COST
I got it as part of 8 videos for £2.50 at a carboot sale. I'm assuming that it is probably £2.99 at ... ...Although you will see the above actors in a totally different light! You won't recognise them.
SUITABLE FOR?
Persons over 15 years of age. For those with a good sense of humour, and to be unafraid of different cultures. Also will be appropriate for those who love wierd.
PLOT
The three dragqueens, Mitzi, Felicio and Bernadette travel from Sydney to a huge, month-long cabaret in Alice Springs. The journey consists of glamourous frocks, endless ...
louloutrixabelle 23.05.2004
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Advantages: Funny, moving and insightful Disadvantages: None
...bits and insigthful bits into the world of fellings of the Gay male. I would say if your a bit homophobic, watch it, don't be affraid of it.
The comic whit and timing is bang on, the bitchyness is first class and the ABBA songs top notch.
THis topped of with some stunning scenery shots of the Australian outback make it a top class movie and worth a look see. It'll make you laugh & cry, even if you're as straight as a die. ...
mrihatepoorservice 19.03.2004
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9 TV Clips, Filmographies, Biographies, Teaser Trailer, Original Theatrical Trailer, Animated Menus
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Wide Screen, 16:9 Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo English
Professional reviews
Review
"...Stamp is wonderfully subtle as Bernadette -- a triumph of less being so much more." -- Rating: B+ (Entertainment Weekly, p.71, 31/03/1995)
"...Enough to shake the kookaburras right out of the trees....[Old-fashioned] in its own outrageous, convention-flouting way..." (New York Times, p.C12, 10/08/1994)
"...In this roaringly comic and powerfully affecting road movie, Terence Stamp gives one of the year's best performances..." (Rolling Stone, p.97, 25/08/1994)
"...The outfits, extravagant confections of satin and lace, galvanise the film..." (Sight and Sound, p.38, 01/11/1994)
"...An amazing star turn by Terence Stamp....Also excellent are Weaving...and Pearce..." (Variety, 09/05/1994)
DVD Description
Three cabaret drag queens trek across Australia's outback in an unreliable bus christened Priscilla in this highly acclaimed comedy. When they break down in the middle of nowhere, the colorful trio does what they do best--they put on a show! Academy Award: Best Costume Design (Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel).
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