Pecker
He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.
Famed writer/director John Waters chronicles America's most unlikely superstar photographer, Pecker, a Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera and starts snapping his way to stardom. Discovered by a savvy New York art dealer, Pecker's photographs, which highlight his obsessive girlfriend and her fascist laudromat, his sister and her raunchy all-male strip bar and his other "culturally challenged" family members and friends, make him a nationwide sensation. But Pecker soon discovers that instant over-exposure has its downside and he must make a fateful choice between his life and his art. Boasting a wickedly fun soundtrack, Pecker proves that "John Waters hasn't lost his taste for outrageous humor!"
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Funny, but not hilarious - Chraspin
I have seen a couple other John Waters films and, comparatively speaking, this one did not quite meet my expectations. There were a lot of funny (and, as can be expected, crude) moments, but none that can be described as "laugh out loud". I also found the dialogue fell flat in some parts. However, the acting was good, as was the general "feel" of the film.Despite It's Title, It's John Waters as his Most Approachable - Gregg
Story of a young man with the unfortunate nickname of Pecker (Edward Furlong) who earned this moniker as a child because he would peck at his food, his girlfriend Shelley (Christina Ricci) runs a Laundromat. Pecker enjoys taking pictures of his family and friends as well as his working class Baltimore neighborhood and its residents and when he holds an exhibit in the sub-shop where he works he is ‘discovered’ my a New York gallery owner (Lili Taylor). This leads to the inevitable fame which causes everything he enjoys about life to change as well as affecting the lives of his family and friends.
The film strengths are its eccentric characters, especially amongst his family as well as some amusing insights into celebrity and individuality. The cast in addition to Furlong, Ricci and Taylor includes; Mary Kay Place and Martha Plimpton.
On the downside, the art gallery material in the film has been targeted so many times that it has no edge whatsoever.
Overall this is a light comedy/drama with an above average cast which while offering nothing spectacular is still an enjoyable experience for those looking for a slightly skewed slice of life.
One of John Waters more approachable films, it’s almost mainstream, although there are certainly still few aspects that might prevent acceptance from a broader audience.Makes you want to put all of Waters' films in your queue - RSEE
Has all the regular John Waters ingrediants: a low budget, quirky characters, funny looking clothes, bizarre hairdos, vulgarity, set in the city of Baltimore. All that is missing is Divine! (who would no doubt be in this if he/she were still living). The director's commentary is almost as entertaining as the movie itself!
PS: Mary full of grace!
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Funny, but not hilarious - Chraspin
I have seen a couple other John Waters films and, comparatively speaking, this one did not quite meet my expectations. There were a lot of funny (and, as can be expected, crude) moments, but none that can be described as "laugh out loud". I also found the ...Despite It's Title, It's John Waters as his Most Approachable - Gregg
Story of a young man with the unfortunate nickname of Pecker (Edward Furlong) who earned this moniker as a child because he would peck at his food, his girlfriend Shelley (Christina Ricci) runs a Laundromat. Pecker enjoys taking pictures of his family and ...Makes you want to put all of Waters' films in your queue - RSEE
Has all the regular John Waters ingrediants: a low budget, quirky characters, funny looking clothes, bizarre hairdos, vulgarity, set in the city of Baltimore. All that is missing is Divine! (who would no doubt be in this if he/she were still living). The ...