 |
It's no wonder this film won the Oscar for best costume design of 1995. They truly are the epitome of fantasy drag costumes. The story revolves around 3 drag queens who tour the Australian countryside in a bus they name Priscilla. They encounter various situations and individuals along the way. Some hostile. Some welcoming. It is a well made movie with a talented cast. The stark, Australian scenery is wonderful. It contrasts against the queens' costumes magnificently. Of course, it is filled with disco tunes to which the "ladies" put on shows for their sometimes hostile audiences. It is a fun show, well worth the time to watch.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Funny and entertaining,well acted. I do not like the widescreen version, however,as it feels cramped. A full screen version would be more appreciated instead of black bands above and below the actual viewing area.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a crazy movie that I caught on TV late one night and it really wasn't bad. Three drag queens take off over the desert in a tour-type bus from Sydney to Alice Springs, Australia. They perform by dressing up like women and mouthing the words to music and dancing. They did a pretty good ABBA. Two of these guys are drag queens and one is actually transsexual. As it turns out, one of the queens is actually married although he has had no contact with his wife for years. They have a son and she has requested that he come to Alice Springs to perform at the casino she manages for three weeks. Alice Springs is located almost dead center in Australia. She needs a vacation, and for him to come and be Dad for a while. Their sojurn across the desert is punctuated by constant engine troubles and strange people - even stranger than them! Finally they arrive in Alice Springs to the Casino. The rest is the ending and it is good. This movie has some funny scenes and at the same time, there is a degree of sadness to the lives of people too.Read full review
I already owned this movie on VHS, but when I found it on EBay at such a great price, I had to upgrade to DVD. This movie has kept me laughing every since the first time I watched it. I enjoyed the movie "Too Wong Foo....." as well (even using quotes from the movie), but I found the acting, costumes, and scenery much more enjoyable in Priscilla. Australia is such a pretty backdrop in this movie. The costumes are both unbelievable and outrageous at the same time; I especially liked the scene where they are driving through the desert with the huge high heel strapped to the top of the bus. The scenes with the bus mechanic and his wife are also hilarious. The storyline is believable and the little side-steps throughout make for an interesting movie. The actors also seem to be enjoying themselves, having put 100% into their roles.Read full review
Funny off-beat movie. Enjoy it so much. So glad it’s finally available on DVD. Hugo Weaving such a good character in a early career role.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best-selling in DVDs & Blu-rays
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on DVDs & Blu-rays
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
