Before this film, I thought of Frank Oz only in cuddly Muppet terms. No longer. This movie contains a host of spot on performances. Steve Martin previews the demented dentist later perfected in Novocaine. Ellen Greene is fetching, unrecognizable from the L A Law window dressing. Rick Moranis as Seymour is perfect casting.
The joyful amorality of the film hit a wrong note for me- using musical theater mixed with horror was off. Rocky Horror could overcome this by being outrageous camp, rewriting the rules. Lil Shop hews a bit too close to straight romantic musical to totally succeed.
despite this, overall it is great horrid fun. Just not for the weak of stomach or rigid of morals.
The joyful amorality of the film hit a wrong note for me- using musical theater mixed with horror was off. Rocky Horror could overcome this by being outrageous camp, rewriting the rules. Lil Shop hews a bit too close to straight romantic musical to totally succeed.
despite this, overall it is great horrid fun. Just not for the weak of stomach or rigid of morals.