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Multiple Maniacs [VHS]

John Waters (Actor), Divine (Actor) Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over Format: VHS Tape
5 out of 5 stars 1 customer review
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  • Actors: John Waters, Divine
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: Castilian
  • Classification: 18
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • ASIN: B000M1AO6W
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 220,579 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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5.0 out of 5 starsTRASHY,BRASSY AND FAB.
By fanesnach on 16 Feb. 2012
Format: VHS Tape
IF YOU LIKE DIVINE-JOHN WATERS FILMS [PINK FLAMINGOES ETC] THEN YOU'LL LOVE THIS,FULL OF CRAZY OUTSIDER PEOPLE THAT MAKE YOU FEEL THAT YOU COULD BE WATCHING AN ACTUAL TRUE LIFE DOCUMENTARY FILMM,IT IS THAT REAL,SET IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE USA FOLLOWING A TRAVELLING FREAK SHOW IN WHICH ,LADY DIVINE'' IS THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES SO TO SPEAK AND THE ANTICS THEY GET UP TO!THIS FILM IS FUNNY AND MEANT TO BE VERY TONGUE IN CHEEK BUT IF YOU ARE EASILY SHOCKED THEN IT MAYBE IS NOT FOR YOU.
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Amazon.com: HASH(0x983b1150) out of 5 stars 26 reviews
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x98551090) out of 5 stars Wow... 28 Feb. 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Multiple Maniacs is an experience of its own. There's no category for this movie. You'll be shocked, which John Waters is famous for. And don't worry, the shock in Multiple Maniacs is not, and will never be, dated. There can never be another more shocking movie than Multiple Maniacs, unless you're talking about another movie done by the amazingly talented Mr. Waters.
The movie is, well, funny. There's no other way to put it. It's a hilarious voyage through the trash that is, get this, circus freaks. Mr. Waters takes you through the adventures of Lady Divine, a huge, un-humble, and strangely attractive 300 pound transvestite. You can see lesbians, you can see the infamous puke-eater, and the most notorious actual queers! They kiss on the lips, like lovers!
But, of all the excellent qualities of Multiple Maniacs, there's nothing like a 90 minute dose of Divinity. Seeing her (him?) parade around in seemingly skin-tight and sexy, flamboyant dresses, talking about the murder of Sharon Tate, and smearing the fabulous Mink Stole's face with black lipstick is simply a miracle. The rosary job is, well, amazing. Shocking! Horrific! Revolting! Hilarious! Great!
It comes down to this: Multiple Maniacs is a must see. A must see for all. Whether you love it or you hate it, (there is no inbetween,) you've got to see it. There's no other movie quite like Multiple Maniacs. And, rest assured, you'll get quite the kick out of seeing Divine, especially if this is your first 'divine' experience. So, stop reading this, you won't hear anything new, and see it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x980be8e8) out of 5 stars This is the show you want! The sleaziest show on Earth!! 7 April 2004
By KaseyG - Published on Amazon.com
Multiple Maniacs is on par with John Waters' Pink Flamingos when it comes to sleaziness and filth, though not quite as polished. The black-and-white cinematography gives the film a certain raw and crude quality, but that outrageous, hilarious Waters' dialogue, though in its infancy stages here, is already wielding an undeniable power over those of us who love trash cinema. Some scenes drag on a little longer than necessary, such as David and Bonnie lounging around in bed, or Cookie and Steve talking about riots but there are others, such as the opening in the circus tent, and the "rosary job" that more than make up for it. Be sure to look and listen for Divine and Cookie flubbing their lines, Divine's wig almost falling off as he is being violated by Lobstora, and Mink Stole trying not to laugh as a male pedestrian walks by when she and Divine are discussing the murder of Mr. David and Bonnie. All in all, I recommend watching this only AFTER you have seen Hairspray, Polyester, Female Trouble, Pink Flamingos, and Desperate Living, in THAT order. By that time you will have decided if you are a true John Waters fan or not.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x9826dabc) out of 5 stars Think about the Stations of the Cross! 30 July 2006
By S. A DUNN - Published on Amazon.com
This is John Waters' first "Talkie," and God, does Divine talk!
A lot of freaks think this one is Waters' best. It brings out the unlimited talent of Divine, Mink Stole, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pierce, and introduces us to the deliciously ugly Edith Massey!

When these clowns spout out all the totally absurd lines that were stillborn in the Pope of Trash- John Waters' fertile imagination, no jaw is left shut, and no lunch is left unlaunched! John's Catholic upbringing is left not to the imagination when you see the infamous "Rosary Job" scene, replete with endless dialogue about the Stations of the Cross! To complete the blasphemy, at the end of the "Blessed Sexual Encounter," John shoots a scene of a heroin junkie "shooting up" on the churchs' alter!

As the twisted plot evolves, Divine goes crazy after SHe gets raped by 9 foot Lobstora, then SHe does the ultimate blasphemy: using a sledgehammer to bash out all the windows of a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere! Oh, where is "Christine" when you need her?:)

My favorite scene is after Divine gets raped by that transvestite on the street! The look on HIr face, the JOY in HIr eyes, and that hideous SMILE on HIr proves that SHe really GOT OFF on it!

I wish that Waters would release this film and also Mondo Trasho on DVD!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x980c6cd8) out of 5 stars Oh My! 23 Nov. 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
You will never look at seafood or a Rosary the same again! Other recovering-Catholics will either be amused or terrified! No more side shows for me, that's for sure (unless they would let me join) :-)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x985d5108) out of 5 stars Weakest Of His Early Films, But Still Gotta Have It ! 24 July 2000
By JOHN SPOKUS - Published on Amazon.com
Multiple Maniacs is Waters' first "talky" and it seems that he was a little inexperienced at writing dialogue at this point. Some of the lines are just way too silly or practically imcomprehendable (even for him !). While the acting has always been intentionally corny (in his early films)it goes beyond that in this one. Divine doesn't even seem as confident here either.It's predecesor, Mondo Trasho (1969) is miles above this, even though it's mainly like a silent film (occasionally a line or two is dubbed in)with a soundtrack, mainly of rock n'roll oldies, pre- rock n'roll pop, and trashy Catholic religous recordings. Maybe even the larger downfall is the thin plot of Multiple Maniacs. Some scenes like "the rosary job" (w/ the stations of the cross) go on a little long and may be time wasters.The Lobstora attack just comes out of nowhere is out of place. Maybe Waters was torn between Warhol's art world and making true comic trash at this point. You still need to see it if you're a fan.
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