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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving
  • Summary: Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette (Weaving, Pearce and Stamp) go to Alice Springs in their bus affectionately named Priscilla, to preform a drag show.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    88
    Good ain't the half of it in this case - it's funny, it's endearing, it's strangely touching. [19 Aug 1994]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    83
    The generosity and gorgeousness with which Aussie writer-director Stephan Elliott (and costume designers Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel) turn this most unlikely road picture into something arresting - if a tad sentimental - in its naive vision of a perfectly tolerant world.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    60
    Those who find men in feathers inherently divine will have a high old time here, and there are enough hilarious cinematic moments for the gob-smacked rest.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. RegOz
    8
    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 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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