The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: August 10, 1994
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RegOzFeb 7, 2012
A good movie, that I truly like. I have it in my movie collection. This is by no means one of those Hollywood blockbusters. Although at times it feels slow, it is still engaging and witty. Dialogues are sharp and humorous while there isA good movie, that I truly like. I have it in my movie collection. This is by no means one of those Hollywood blockbusters. Although at times it feels slow, it is still engaging and witty. Dialogues are sharp and humorous while there is always an ingredient of sentimentality and nostalgy . The movie deals with themes as frienship, love, passion, betrayal, trust, compassion. Hence, it is much more than just another gay comedy for it is a film that explores the different human dimensions. Overall, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is endearing, touching, and enlightening. It is powerful, without being over emotional or cheesy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.… Expand
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Iky009Sep 16, 2015
Priscilla is flashy in the first minutes, as the plot progresses was blown away by their amusing, extravagant and charismatic characters, is certainly one of the largest road-movie cinema.
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marcmyworksMar 18, 2019
I don't know how anyone can give this film more than full marks. It shows not only the plight of gay men but effeminate gay men in a time and world where there was so much hate for anything against the norm. One of the best LGBTQ films ever made.
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alejandro970May 15, 2022
How many things can happen when three drag queens, aboard a decrepit bus that breaks down on the Australian outback? Many. Without great fanfare and a lot of simplicity, it is one of the comedies that made a lot of noise in the not so distantHow many things can happen when three drag queens, aboard a decrepit bus that breaks down on the Australian outback? Many. Without great fanfare and a lot of simplicity, it is one of the comedies that made a lot of noise in the not so distant 90s and incidentally put Hugo Weaving (Matrix, The Lord of the Rings) and Guy Pierce (Memento) under the spotlight. For useless trivia: this comedy was part of the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.… Expand
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Rcavey92212Jul 31, 2020
When I first saw this film in my adolescence I have to admit I wasn't a very big fan. I found it to be depressing and a bit droll. After revisiting it so many years later I have a slightly better opinion of it. Looking at it with differentWhen I first saw this film in my adolescence I have to admit I wasn't a very big fan. I found it to be depressing and a bit droll. After revisiting it so many years later I have a slightly better opinion of it. Looking at it with different eyes I appreciate aspects of it that I didn't before. If you haven't seen this queer classic it tells the story of a single gay dad who hasn't seen his son in ages and gets contracted by his former wife to do a drag show at a resort in the middle of the desert. The man is surprisingly Hugo Weaving of the Matrix films and he brings along his two friends. An aging transvestite whose just lost her lover played by a solid Terence Stamp and a flirty, young, charasmatic drag queen played by a surprisingly engaging and sexy Guy Pearce of Memento. The film tracks their journey across the desert and all the mishaps that go along with it. In the end I definitely enjoyed it more but it left me wanting a bit more character and story development. That being said it's still a wild, fun stylish ride with a great soundtrack.

Budget: $2M
Box Office: $29.7M

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Paper_KayFeb 9, 2021
I truly love this film - it's one of the rarest portrayals of marginalised societies and loneliness and people constantly looked down on (and believe me, it touches on EVERY version thereof - natives, immigrants, LGBT, rednecks, cabaret...)I truly love this film - it's one of the rarest portrayals of marginalised societies and loneliness and people constantly looked down on (and believe me, it touches on EVERY version thereof - natives, immigrants, LGBT, rednecks, cabaret...) still keeping it bright and upbeat. Though the leads tackle heavy subjects constantly, their sense of humour is awesome. And this was before it was super fun to be open about anything.… Expand
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geewahJun 19, 2021
Ground breaking for it's time, this movie is one of the best and most important flicks to ever come out of Australia.
Led by some strong performances from it's three leads, this funny, moving movie is well worth checking out.
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woahsephJul 12, 2023
This is a charming film, nothing extraordinary. It's basically a gay buddy comedy with heart. The drag aspect is really fun, but not central to the storyline of the film.
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