The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Name: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Released: August 10, 1994
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving

1994

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THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: August 10, 1994

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.

Director: Stephan Elliott

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Music

Rating: R

Runtime: 104 min

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Rick Groen

Good ain't the half of it in this case - it's funny, it's endearing, it's strangely touching. [19 Aug 1994]

The New York Times - Janet Maslin

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert presents a defiant culture clash in generous, warmly entertaining ways. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is about the most fun you can have with three guys who like to dress up as women. Read full review

Chicago Reader - Jonathan Rosenbaum

This nicely made 1994 comedy-drama could be described as an Australian "Easy Rider," with Sydney drag queens instead of bikers and no apocalyptic ending. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Robert Faires

Where drag is concerned, though, the film does anything but drag; Elliott has no compunction about restraint, and Priscilla gushes with bitchy repartee, campy comedy, sappy Seventies pop (Abba! “Billy, Don't Be a Hero”! “Take a Letter, Maria”!), and production numbers so outrageous, they make the Divine Miss M's excess look like the efforts of a Baptist boys' camp. Read full review

Washington Post - Rita Kempley

Writer-director Stephan Elliott is obviously fond of his characters, and this may account for the upbeat story line, but it blinds him to how very annoying two hours of dishing can be. Read full review

USA Today - Mike Clark

Poor, no-respect ABBA gets tweaked repeatedly in this unexpectedly handsome widescreen import - though, in keeping with the movie's soft tone, the gooning isn't mean-spirited or even all that catty. [10 Aug 1994]

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marcmyworks

Mar 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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Iky009

Sep 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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RegOz

Feb 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 is always an ingredient of sentimentality and nostalgy .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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