#MovieReview: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do The Time Warp Again (2016)

Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (TV Remake)

Cert: 12A(UK)/PG-13*

Release: 20th Oct 2016

Genre:Comedy, Horror, Musical

Directors: Kenny Ortega, 

Writers:  Richard O'Brien (screenplay), Jim Sharman (original screenplay)

Stars:  Reeve Carney, Tim Curry, Laverne Cox | See full cast & crew »

My Rating: 2.5 out of 5 

*I don't know the official cert for this is. I am just going with what I feel like it should be

About The Movie

It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact, only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy. - Written by Simon (IMDb)

 

 

If you know me at all you will know that I freaking love Rocky Horror. I love the original move and I finally got to see the show live this year - if you want to see my thoughts on that check my THIS blog post. Now when I first heard they were doing TV movie remake, my first thought was "OK this might be good." Then I seen the casting and just thought "Oh dear god no" However, Friday night I finally sat down and gave this a go. And while I am still not sure the casting is right. It was watchable and I did sing along but it just doesn't have the same spark as the cult classic. 

Have you ever seen the movie or live show? If you have then you know exactly why Rocky Horror is iconic. The crazy sexy plot, the catchy tunes and the brilliant chemistry are what makes the original the epic Cult Classic it is. The remake of course has the catchy tunes and the same crazy plot but it was just lacking in chemistry. Rocky Horror is rather risque, it's meant to be sexy, thrilling and exciting. For me, the remake very PG and tame. Quoting a friend "It's Vanilla" 

 

I won't go into the plot because it's the same plot for the last 40 years and if you don't know what this is about where have you been? Go watch the original right now!!!! What I do want to talk about is the casting. I am going to get this one out the way first. Victoria Justice! Like seriously, WTF who thought she would make a good Janet? The girl can sing and she is beautiful. However, she just isn't Janet. I found her performance very boring. The same with Brad. I have no idea who he is but NO just NO!!!

Rif Raf and Magenta? OK They weren't actually too bad. I did think Rif Raf could have notched it up a little. He had the look but the acting could have been easily better. I have to admit I like Christina Milian. I thought her performance was actually spot on. And her hair? I want so much. As for the rest of the cast? Columbia, Eddie and Rocky himself? Oh dear Why? The only thing I like about Columbia was her costumes. 

 

 

And now, let me talk about Dr Frank N Furter. I love Laverne Cox, I think she a fantastic actress and yes I applaud FOX for casting someone who is Trans as a main role. HOWEVER, as much as I wanted to love her as Frank she is just didn't it for me. Yes, she is stunning and she is rocking those outfits but for me the whole appeal of Frank is that he is Man! He is man building a Man. He is a very masculine character even if he is waiting a corset and suspenders but he is still manly. Laverne is just too feminine to really pull this off. Her performance during the speaking parts is a little off. I felt like she was trying way too hard. When she was singing though? Yes that's when I love her.

 

 

There is scene at near the end where they are all singing and dancing. And I have to admit this was my favourite. You can see just how much fun the full cast was having and it's where they really all seem to come together and that one moment I felt saved it for me. Their outfits I am not sure about and Laverne seemed to be channeling Tina Turner and little of Beyonce. If you have seen it you know what I am talking about. I felt like if she was going to break out into "Proud Mary" it wouldn't have felt out the place lol. But look her in the pic below. The woman is rocking it and check those legs? Those are a set of pins to be jealous of!!!

 

 

What I did love about this remake was having Tim Curry as the criminologist. I thought that was a lovely tribute and a nice bonus for the fans for the original casting because let's face Tim Curry to many people IS Frank!!! He is perfect. To many people no one can ever compare to him because he plays that role so well. I think Laverne was trying to channel Tim but it just didn't work. 

 

If you are a fan of Rocky Horror I do suggesting watching it. Just don't expect too much from it. You will sing along whether you like the remake or not because the songs are the same and you just can't help yourself. If you haven't seen Rocky Horror before then go straight for the movie and then if you can watch the 40th Anniversary Live Show with David Bedella as Frank, he is my Frank!! 

 

 

I mean come on!! Look at him!!! He is just screams SEX!!!!!! Perfection!!!

 

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#TheRockyHorrorShow: Thrilling, Sexy and Hilarious

I am no longer a Rocky Horror Show Virgin!!! I finally got to see this outstanding show live on Friday at the fabulous King's Theatre in Glasgow. I love the movie. It is a cult classic and the show has just celebrated it's 40th Anniversary. For a show to be going that long really says something about the genius that is Richard O'Brien for creating a seriously  magical story that been captivating the audiences for years and no doubt for years to come. 

While I love the movie. It wasn't until I watched the 40th Anniversary Live with David Bedella that made me seriously fall in love with the show. I know many people say that Tim Curry is is the best Frank and he made the character. However, for me David is without a doubt Frank. He is sexy, sassy and his voice?? OMG He is just perfection. And while I was gutted I wouldn't get to see him live as Frank I was excited to go see the show no matter what. 

The buzz for this show starts before it even it begins. I could feel the excitement from people even waiting in the queue to get it in. Seeing people in costume was fantastic. Even if some weren't that great. Granted we didn't dress up and I think a lot of people didn't because of the time of our showing. I think if it was an evening showing more people would have dressed up and I can safely say next time WE ARE dressing up.

The opening of the show really got the crowd going and you could feel the electricity in the air from everyone's excitement. You could tell who had been life long fans because they new the show inside out and sang along with every word. You could also tell the ones who weren't too sure what to except and were unsure of the show. For me though, while I am not a life long fan of the actual who I knew some of the words and I knew what to expect because I have seen the 40th Anniversary Live show on tv. And it meet my exceptions and then some. 

I could really feel the suspense building up for the big reveal of when we first get to see Frank n Furter on stage and let me tell you. I think I burst an eardrum. The reaction was phenomenal. Liam Tamne is playing Frank and he was a sensational. He has the audience eating out the palm of his hands and he dominates that stage. His voice? WOW. I had never heard him before. I didn't know he was in the Voice because I don't watch it. But his voice is memorizing. He reminds me a little of David Bedella because he manages to capture the character of Frank perfectly and has the right balance of Masculine and feminine. And come on? How sexy is he?? He is bloody gorgeous himself but dressed up as frank? Sweet Sassy Molassy. At one point he is standing with his costume on, leather jacket and branding a whip and OH MY GOD. It was a sight to behold. 

Fangirl love moment.

Of the course the show is more than just Frank. The cast did a fantastic job. They were all wonderful and the heckling is a great and hilarious part of the show. There was a few times that the narrator and hecklers has the full theatre in absolute stitches. Norman Pace was our narrator. I liked that he made it a little personal to Glasgow. I couldn't move for laughing a few times. The rest of the cast were great. Even if I was little unsure of Diane Vickers are Janet but she is a good job.

 

Now when I think Rocky Horror I think the Time Warp. Everyone and their grannies know that song and the dance because it's a classic party song. It's changed a little from the song that is in the show but when I think back to all the times it got played at school disco I am actually shocked that it was even allowed. LOL. But the version in the show is so much better. And the first time they sang it in the show I was terrified. Where we were sitting you could actually feel the whole floor bouncing and we were up a level from the ground so pretty damn scary. When it was time for the reprise we stood right at the back just because we are big scaredy cats lol. But seeing everything singing and dancing was a great and really that is all this show is about. Enjoying yourself. 

If you haven't seen this show yet I urge you to book tickets the next time it's in your town. It's thrilling, sexy and hilarious. You are going to have an blast. I can't wait to go again. Next time in costume!!! 

I take no credit for any images used. We weren't allowed to take photos at the show. :(

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