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Whore [VHS]

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Director Ken Russell has never been accused of understatement, and this in-your-face character study of a jaded streetwalker is no exception. Theresa Russell chews major scenery in the lead role. The film has been misunderstood by viewers who miss the black comic undertones (I find it interesting that in 2006, no one blinks at Amy Sedaris' broad portrayal of a 42 year-old ex-hooker going back to high school on Comedy Central's "Strangers With Candy", but we still have reviewers tsk-tsking over Russell's 1991 treatment of the subject!) There are pacing issues that betray the story's stage play origins. Russell's character addresses the audience throughout, making the story a bit "talky" at times. In fact, characters in the film spend much more time TALKING about sex than actually engaging in it! Definitely a cult item. Currently not available on DVD, but used VHS copies can tracked down. Beware of the butchered "R" rated prints; the uncut "European" version contains 7 extra minutes (the excised scenes are actually tame by current standards). A note to my fellow reviewer regarding Ms. Russell's marital status: She is NOT married to Ken Russell, but to director Nicholas Roeg.

Ms. Russell does a fantastic job in this movie. She is a beatiful street-walker, has pimp problems, acts so believable that it's hard to watch at times. What a great actress!

Oh, did I see a one-star review copied three times in order to lower the general rating of this film?

Well, just watch it and let your daughter watch it too! You may change your views on prostitution and realize that society should drop the morality issue and replace it by a human one. Perhaps then we will show some maturity to the rest of the world.

I think all of you are missing the point here. This film is first and foremost funny! It comes off all serious and trying to be "hip" (for 91' that is). I think my favorite part is when she gets stopped by two bike police and she makes fun of them saying, "What do you want me to do? Run alongside your bike? Or were you just going to cuff me to your spoke?" Defiantely makes me want to see "Whore 2"!

Theresa Russell gives on of her best performances in this film. This film is gritty and much more realistic than other films dealing with prostitution. This is not the usual Hollywood "hooker with a heart of gold" type of film. It shows what a depressing and degrading life prostitutes lead.

Miss. Russell's performance was perfect.I watch it every chance i get

Being a long time Theresa Russell fan I approached this film hesitantly. Theresa has been known to take on projects that most actresses would be too scared to take. This role for instant was thrown back by Oscar worthy famous actress Michele "Throw Me a Bone Here" Pfifer. Theresa is a gambler....a rebel....a diva ala extrodinaire. When she takes a project she is basically marking a huge bullseye on her rear end and sticking her target out for every critic to take his/her best shot. With "Whore" Theresa takes her character through a deep emotional journey to the far and deep nether regions we common people know as "the gutter." (a.k.a. rock bottom) Well Theresa.....I'VE BEEN THERE and sister you have shown everyone that a nite at the Cherry Motel is NO LAUGHING MATTER! What is the sum of 2+2? Ask Theresa. Her monologues are sheer genius. The look of the film is extremely stylized. Many people don't know this but a young Kevin Aucoin did the make-up on all of the whores. (did he also do the bullseye on theresa's bum? har har)

PLEASE.....If you have a young daughter she needs to see this film. It will teach her that being a street walker just "ain't no fun." I recently heard Dr. Laura touting this film for educational purposes in Jr. High Schools because of it's strong moral content.

Whether it's Double Entry or Half and Half you can always rely on Miss Russell to deliver a virtuosity of performances. PLEASE KEN PLEASE...WE are BEGGING for director and STAR commentary on the DVD release! Ladies and

This movie is a cultural phenomonon. A feast of the senses. Powerful performance by theresa russel. She played a wonderful whore. Convincing. Breathtaking imagery. This movie deserves six stars!!!

Banned!

I won't pretend that this is even one of my favorite movies, but it was good. I had to go way out of my way to see this film as it was banned where I lived and I think that was a disgrace to this country. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to let my children watch this film, but I would take the time to explain it to them... on the other hand I'd do anything in my power to keep my kids, especially my daughter, from seeing Pretty Woman.

Whore is a must see for every girl over the age of 13. Or for anyone who thinks Pretty Woman was a good movie.

This movies needs a DVD release NOW!!!!!!!

Overall excellent in its approach on Ms. Russel's character. Sort of a "female version of Taxi Driver". Her life rips from the seams right before us. Makes a great double feature with Ken Russell's "Crimes of Passion" (1984).