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Little Shop Of Horrors [VHS] [1987]

VHS ~ Rick Moranis
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, Tichina Arnold
  • Directors: Frank Oz
  • Writers: Charles B. Griffith, Howard Ashman
  • Producers: David Geffen, David W. Orton, Denis Holt, William S. Gilmore
  • Format: HiFi Sound, PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CJFI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,247 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

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 revitalise 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 demeanour 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 low-down, 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-fuelled girls (Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks and Tisha Campbell) who appear throughout the film. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com


Synopsis

A film adaptation of Roger Corman's classic tale of a man-eating plant named Audrey II and it's wimp owner who tries to curb its appetite. Includes the song 'Mean Green Mother From Outer Space'.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Unsung Gem, 12 Dec 2007
By David Rush "Fasten your seatbelts, its going ... (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Shop Of Horrors [DVD] [1987] (DVD)
This little gem of a musical cannot be recommended more. It stars Rick Moranis as geeky Seymour, a guy whose totally in love with his sweet co-worker Audrey. However, she is in a relationship with an abusive dentist. When a talking plant appears from outer space though, things have got to change for the better, right? An astonishingly original concept - which was actually borrowed from the horror original by Roger Corman, with an early appearance by Jack Nicholson - is brought to life by Frank Oz, director of The Dark Crystal and Bowfinger, also starring Steve Martin. The songs are outstanding and are performed with much gusto by the leading actors, particularly Ellen Greene, who reprises the role of Audrey which she played in the stage version. The film was not a huge success when it was first released, but has rightly established a cult following since then. Long may it continue!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Feed me Seymour...Feed me all night long!, 26 Jul 2000
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Are you a blood sucking vampire from another world? If you love that stuff then get stuck into Little Shop of Horrors. Or should I say suck in! (Joke) Rick Moranis plays the geeky ophan who is in love with Audrey played by Ellen Greene. Keep the lights low and tuck up in bed with your cushion at the ready because Audrey II is comeing to get you. Sing-along-songs involved and always remember NEVER BUY A PLANT AFTER A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Comedy Classic, 7 Sep 2003
This review is from: Little Shop Of Horrors [DVD] [1987] (DVD)
If ever a film deserved accolades for bringing a successful Broadway musical to screen,it's Litttle Shop Of Horrors. It deserves it more so than other film adaptations like West Side Story, as it brings something entirely new into the experience. It's definetly a hilarious film, and every song is instantly unforgettable.
This DVD also includes a good 40 minutes + of bonus material that is quite intereting and funny to watch. There's also a commentary by the Director Frank Oz, which is very informative and pleasant. And another excellent feature is to watch the film, so that only the songs get played without the sounds of the film.
It's nice but if you've got the films soundtrack, it's rather pointless.
If you love musicals or just love comedies, this is a film you can't go wrong with.
Bill Murrays performance alone should warrant it's purchase.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Little shop
What a great family musicl film. Any age will enjoy this classic and you'll be singing them song forever.
Published 3 months ago by T. Wilkinson

5.0 out of 5 stars I hate musicals
Brilliant film, perfectly cast, and even some great songs. I can't classify this as a musical as no-one breaks into loud, over-emotional tear-jerking lyrics at the drop of a hat... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A true cult
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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic singa long
I have always intended to watch this but hadn't till now. I like Rocky Horror and I think of it as being along the same lines, minus the crazy out fits. Read more
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What a film! Really good. If you like musicals and like a laugh it's so easy to watch this film! Bit dated like, but you can't go wrong really.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Gj Watchman

5.0 out of 5 stars Best musical ever
Great performances by Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Vincent Gardenia, a great score with brilliant songs, and quirky comedy make this the best filmed musical ever for me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. John L. Dixon

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best!
I watched this at an early age and I still love it now and sing along to the songs as much as I ever did! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Carrie L. Nugent

2.0 out of 5 stars It Came From the Eclipse
Things are not going well at Mr. Mushnik's (Vincent Gardenia) flower shop. He has had no customers for the longest time. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mark Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I bought this DVD after seeing a stage production of Little Shop of Horrors.

This film is amazing and has hardly dated. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Matt Smart

5.0 out of 5 stars Mean green mother!
If you liked musicals-type films such as the rockey Horror Picture show and the Blues Brothers I highly recommend this film. Read more
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