Howard the Duck (1986)

Worst film of the eighties? I can think of much worse
Why does everyone have a major problem with Howard The Duck? After watching it, and reading some of the reviews, I have to seriously disagree with all the negative reviews on here. Sure, it's in no way a classic, and Lea Thompson has really big hair (the hairstylist should have been shot for crimping her hair!!!), but it's fun, it's slightly out there, and there is no other movie that can compare to this. Perhaps Who Framed Roger Rabbit? but only very slightly.

Maybe the reason why this is getting bad reviews, is because reviewers can't get past the idea there is actually a person in that suit. Yes it's not CGI, it's not any fancy technology (even in a film by George Lucas), there is a person in a duck suit. Really!

The plot is pretty simple, but you get the impression it's aimed more towards adults, than a nice little film aimed at the kiddies. Howard gets transported to earth, where he meets singer with the Cherry Bomb, Beverley, who can't believe she's talking to a duck. She takes him to a friend of hers, a scientist, who can't believe he's talking to a duck ... The story goes on. Then we meet Jeffrey Jones, who is responsible for bringing Howard to earth, and then he turns into a Dark Overlord (here's where I find the resemblence with Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)

The best part of this movie is definitely the songs. I started rocking out to the song at the end "Howard The Duck", which I'm now officially in love with, and need to get on my mp3 player (hint hint hint). Why can't I find it anywhere??? I need it and I needed it yesterday.

Lea Thompson is brilliant, right down to her clothing, which is seriously eighties, along with her hair. She's the perfect kooky match to Howard, and even sings!!! I was expecting to see it was dubbed, but she actually sang! The girl can sing.

It's amazing watching Howard interact with everything on Earth, and you've got a heart of stone if you don't feel for him. You do get past the idea that it's a guy in a suit, and if you don't laugh at the quiff he gets when he's in bed, you have no sense of humour.

To all the reviewers who think this film is bad - yes, you're entitled to your opinion, but did we watch the same film? Go watch a 'classic'.

It's a COMEDY people
I loved this movie! Howard has a ton of funny lines and situations, my favorite being his run in with a no-nonsense welfare conselor, Cora-May. Lea Thompson is the perfect counter point to the farcial goings on and you'll never see her appear more lovely. Tim Robbins is surprisingly adept at comedy and the whole movie is a HOOT! I don't know what the problem is for these negative reviewers. Hey guys, get some bran cereal in your diet and try to enjoy life!

It's a COMEDY people
I loved this movie! Howard has a ton of funny lines and situations, my favorite being his run in with a no-nonsense welfare conselor, Cora-May. Lea Thompson is the perfect counter point to the farcial goings on and you'll never see her appear more lovely. Tim Robbins is surprisingly adept at comedy and the whole movie is a HOOT! I don't know what the problem is for these negative reviewers. Hey guys, get some bran cereal in your diet and try to enjoy life!