The original ending is so much better. It's how it was "meant to see". I don't know why the studio demanded a new ending.
Nevertheless, it's a great movie and you should definitely watch it.
great memories of this one! my fourth grade teacher showed it to us without signed permission slips and whatnot. always had a soft spot for rule breaking, especially on stuff that doesn't need rules. best moment in my elementary years.
Alright, now I can see why so many people love this cult classic.
It's fun, but dark. The writing is witty, simple, and straightforward. The songs are absolute bops! The sets are memorable, even if it's all just back alleys and shops on a soundstage; the fact that you know the sets aren't real makes it feels a little more like a stage musical. And the puppetry used for Audrey II is by far the best I've ever seen! It's so lifelike in the way it moves, it's kind of unsettling.
Everyone else who enjoys this movie probably says the exact same things, so I'll finish with this: if you like musicals and weird, campy movies, you'll like Little Shop of Horrors.
Since I couldn't find the theatrical cut of this film, I watched the director's cut instead. I thought this was a very entertaining film. There were a lot of catchy songs and some really funny scenes. I especially liked Bill Murray in this film, the dentist scene was very funny. The final scene where people buy little Audrey II plants that go on a rampage was excellent. One of those plants ate an entire train and another one decided to crash the walls of a wall where a family is watching the news. I thought that scene was very entertaining as well.
Some fun songs and a silly story. I really liked the directors cut ending.
Theatrical Cut - 4/10
Director's Cut with the proper ending - 6/10
Classic example of the theatrical release of a movie being vastly inferior to the home video release. I recommend watching this on Blu-ray and trying to forget that that 1987 theatrical cut ever existed.
Well, I didn't have anything to watch, so I was browsing through the movies and then- DA-DOO.
“Feed me, Seymour!” From director Frank Oz comes Little Shop of Horrors, an outrageous musical comedy. Based on the off-Broadway musical, the film follows a little flower shop on Skid Row that is taken over by an alien planet from outer space. Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene give great performances and are supported by the terrific comedic talents of Steve Martin, John Candy, and Bill Murray. The music is outstanding, with wonderfully choreographed dance numbers; which really brings the audience into the musical aesthetic of the film. Little Shop of Horror is a wildly entertaining comedy that’s a lot of fun.
This film presents a problem for me, which is the songs. Although they are good, they are all in English and not dubbed. The constant presence of songs in a language I don't understand ends up becoming tiring, and I don't want to hear the phrase "you need to study English" again. Is it too much to ask to watch a film in Portuguese?
Furthermore, the story didn't really captivate me. The characters are reasonable, but the highlight is the special effects, which are impressive to this day. The best character, without a doubt, is Audrey 2. I would have liked to have had more involvement with her during the film.
I saw the show for this many years ago with a school outing, and it was really cool. Only now getting around to watching this with Rick Moraniss though. I loved the fact Bill Murray, John Candy and Steve Martin are also in this, they were all great and it was a nice surprise when each popped up.
I also learned that it comes with 2 versions, I watched the directors cut and then I watched the Theatrical ending right after while it was still fresh.
I have to say I prefer the theatrical ending, here's my take why;
I think It works better tonally with the rest of the film and the lead up to the ending. The directors cut is full on and quite a change of pace but feels off to me. Don't get me wrong it was pretty cool, and over the top which I do like.
Comparing the two cuts it feels more off having an invasion montage that just dragged out the story, it has a runtime of about 23 extra mins after the murder scene, Seymour and Audrey seem almost just like a footnote. Sure seeing Audrey 2 invade the world was cool, but it was like I just switched channels to day of the Triffid's or war of the worlds, and we already know the outcome with the mini Audrey being made as well as Audrey's overall victory after the murders.
To me the film is pretty closed off for the most part people wise, you have about 4 main characters not including Audrey 2 who you invest with, and a few random people here and there and at the end your supposed to connect with character's we cant or don't care about it just adds nothing.
The theatrical is a really happy ending of sorts with a sinistiar Mini Audrey but it also provides us with an amazing villain line from Audrey 2 "Oh Shit!" just priceless
So for those reasons the theatrical is a much cleaner cut and works better for me with the story, again being more tonally correct, plus it does show the Mini Audrey in the garden which seems like that classic villain that has been killed but you know he will be back vibe as it dons its evil smile.
(Director's Cut)
I've been putting off this one for so many years because of the musical aspect, it's not something I would usually go for but I ended up enjoying this a lot. There's only a musical number every 10-15 minutes, felt like the right amount. Some pretty good humor, a decent romance, hits emotional when it needs to and some horror visuals i'll remember.
I'm not a connaisseur of musicals, this is like the fifth musical i've seen in my entire life but I don't see the appeal of a musical if the singing is lipsync on a pre-recorded song. Still, it's some great singing and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II was awesome.
The puppetry that make Audrey II come to life is about as good as you'll ever see. If this was done today it would be entirely CG which is sad. Audrey (I) was so freakin annoying I couldn't stand her stupid way of speaking. Steve Martin as the mad dentist is the real star of the movie, what an eccentric and memorable performance! Loved every scene with him. Absolutely epic last 15 minutes!
Not really a fan of musicals and the songs do take up much of the runtime. Otherwise, good cast and some fun characters here.
i dont know why i sat through the whole thing - rick moranis was kinda hot, and i liked levi stubbs' voice, i guess.... 80's musical movie adaptation trash with ugly puppets and a girl with the worst voice ive ever heard
this was so weird. songs were great and there was this homoerotic scene between the plant and main guy (my fave part)
I liked it. It is funny, entertaining. The songs are good. I would watch it again.
Oh my Geeeez! This movie is terrible. How can anyone watch and enjoy this? Oh my god! The songs are cheesy, boring and the storyline is so banal.
Shout by The KidBlockedParent2014-06-28T14:31:21Z
The Director's Cut of Little Shop of Horrors is truly something to behold. To think the studio demanded the film recut and a new ending attached is a crime of cockbox scale proportions. Greatful for the Director's Cut edition scatter releases ;)