Sorry, this movie sucks

Powerful

A lot of fun.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Ignore it's age and sit back to embrace the black humour, the amazing songs, gorgeous characters and mad cap story line.

Those who have enjoyed the original 1960 film, "The Little Shop of Horrors," should also enjoy this 1986 rendition. Mostly for the music and comedic performance of Steve Martin. The music, especially the singing provided by a Greek chorus, is very good. The three female African American singers are Tichina Arnold (Crystal), Tisha Campbell (Chiffon) and Michelle Weeks (Ronette). This film is billed as a comedy and a musical, but also as a family flick. Most would question the latter billing due to the crassness of the film. The language of some of the songs, and abusive treatment of a woman implied and shown hardly make this family fare. Strangely enough, it's not billed as a sci-fi, which it most certainly is. I watched this film with the original ending restored. All the performers are very good. Vincent Gardenia is especially good as Mushnik, and Ellen Greene is very good acting and singing the role she played in the original play off Broadway. Steve Martin dominates the scenes he's in. His Dr. Orin Scrivello is a sadomasochist who some might think is the epitome of a feared dentist. Of course, he grossly exaggerates. Still, dentophobics may find this more than a little unnerving.Some other top comedy players of the second half of the 20th century are here, though none are as crazy as Steve Martin. They include Bill Murray, John Candy and Jim Belushi. Murray's Arthur Denton is disappointing. He doesn't come close to matching the riotously funny masochistic dental patient that Jack Nicholson played in the original film. The artwork, design of Audrey II and visual effects with the plant from outer space are very good. I can see why the film was nominated for an Oscar in this field. It also received an Oscar nomination for best song. This movie is quite different from the original film, and not nearly as funny. It's crass and not for kids. In short, it's not for everyone.

Based on a classic Broadway musical, this campy comedy-horror picture offers one of the most charming musical experiences of the 80s. Brought together by director Frank Oz, who's most known for providing the voice of Yoda in the popular 'Star Wars' franchise, this movie sets stone to a hodgepodge of B-movie homages and charming musical numbers that sum up to a sweet, campy good time. From the premise focusing on a killer plant, this movie operates on a reasonable level of absurdity. But it is not without its charms and laughs to fuel the heart of the viewers. It is silly, it is funny, and it is self-aware of its goofiness. Furthermore, it can't go wrong with a gift basket of cameos from some of Hollywood's most appealing comedic actors. If there are any flaws plaguing this experience, it may the dated humor that teen-aged youngster may not appeal to. Nonetheless, there is a spectacle to be admired here. This film stars Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn, a geeky urban florist who runs a floral shop with his Mushnik (played by Vincent Gardenia) and his flirtatious co-worker Audrey (played by Ellen Green) who he happens to have a crush on, but is in relationship with an eccentric dentist named Orin Scrivello (played by Steve Martin). And guess what, he's abusive. When he unexpectedly springs to life a carnivorous plant that consumes human blood, he finally sees a hope for a new life opportunity.A talking plant that preys on humans? That may sound an overly cartoonish idea. But the bright side is this film knows how to have fun with the concept. Opening with the titular song performed by a spectacular musical trio, this movie blends elements of 1950s B- movies with an endearing collage of sweet musical numbers that fun to listen to, that is if you are not prone to ear sores from 80s pop music. Rick Moranis steps into the role of a nerdy florist who is constantly faces the downs of a mundane life, from aggressively pursuing a girl he is deeply in love with, to desperately meeting the needs of his boss's floral shop. Much of this accounts of a charming mix of gut-busting slapstick humor and sweeping hilarity at every turn. There are also some more disturbing elements added to the mix however, and these include darkly funny scenes of the killer plant lunching on human blood. However, these scenes are intentionally play for laughs, if a little morbidity, and never meant to be nightmare-inducing. And lastly, how much joy could you inject into this musical without a nice surprise visits of cameos by Bill Murray, John Candy, James Belushi, and Christopher Guest -- all of whom make for decent comedic performance for their limited times on screen. Comedic veteran Steve Martin however, is easily the biggest show stealer aside from the killer plant. Shining with absorbing hilarity and comedic charm, Martin makes a satisfying presence in his role. Little Shop of Horrors is a delightful, campy musical spectacle that blossoms with spectacular musical numbers and a surprising amount of energy and wit that many musical (and comedy) fans can admire. Calling this film a musical masterpiece would be saying an awful lot, especially in the age of musicals like 'Grease' and 'Hairspray'. Nonetheless, this movie makes for an appetizing source of entertainment.

This is a great remake of the original 1961 The Little Shop of Horrors. Both are equally good but I think the remake has the edge due to Rick Moranis' performance in the film. The movie is very cute - actually a surprising good comedy.The movie is a science fiction comedy-horror musical that may have you thinking twice the next time you see a Venus fly-trap sitting around or looking at your over-grown lawn! I was about 14 when this movie came out - loved it then, love it now. I cannot ever forget "Feed Me, Seymour" when I look at plants - I tend to think of this movie every single time and snicker with laughter about it.8.5/10