Howard The Duck - 101 Films - Black Label #8 - 6th April 2019 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

CouncilSpectre · 03-06-2019, 03:13 PM

Meanwhile, back at sjt Tower, sjt steps away from his keyboard, cocky in the knowledge that his FAKE NEWS has been successfully deployed....

Don’t fall for it Patient-X, it’s a ~~brilliant~~ ~~great~~ ~~pretty good~~ good 80s movie. In the Lucas-Pantheon it’s right there just above THE PHANTOM MENACE, and Howard is marginally less irritating than Jar Jar Binks, winner!

Patient-X · 03-06-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Don’t fall for it Patient-X, it’s a ~~brilliant~~ ~~great~~ ~~pretty good~~ good 80s movie. In the Lucas-Pantheon it’s right there just above THE PHANTOM MENACE, and Howard is marginally less irritating than Jar Jar Binks, winner!

Pubic lice is less irritating than Jar Jar Binks

CouncilSpectre · 03-06-2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Patient-X

Pubic lice is less irritating than Jar Jar Binks

Jar Jar and Mannequin Skywalker in the same movie. I knew there was a reason I hated ATTACK OF THE CLONES!

HotRats · 03-06-2019, 03:23 PM

The film is awful for two reasons, HTD was a superb 1970s comic filled with satire and counter culture, both of which hadn't aged too well by the mid 80s and the terrible duck suit. There's a glimpse of Howard at the end of Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, so maybe there could be a return.

Only see the film if you're into 80s nostalgia, but the original run of comics was groundbreaking

CouncilSpectre · 03-06-2019, 03:30 PM

Kevin Smith’s writing a new animated series for Hulu later this year....

Blu MacReady · 03-06-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Patient-X

I have never seen Howard the Duck, do I need it in my life?

Yes.

I’m wondering if a reboot is planned having him appear in GOTG2? Am going to google that now

Billz · 03-06-2019, 03:48 PM

So apparently, there's Duck T*ts in this film, according to online reviews?!?

I thought it was a kids film...

Certainly don't remember those from when I saw the film 30 years ago...

DMRI2006 · 03-06-2019, 04:41 PM

It's not a "kids film"!

Evidently you forgot the condom...and some other things lol

Blu MacReady · 03-06-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Billz

So apparently, there's Duck T*ts in this film, according to online reviews?!?

I thought it was a kids film...

Certainly don't remember those from when I saw the film 30 years ago...

They appear in a copy of Playduck, if memory serves

RossyG · 03-06-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Patient-X

I have never seen Howard the Duck, do I need it in my life?

It is what it is: a not particularly faithful adaptation of a cult comic book character that retains a bit of the off-beat quirkiness and crowbars it into a very of-its-time teenage-aimed Hollywood sci-fi story with mad baddies firing lightning from their fingers, a giant stop-frame monster, car chases and cop cars rolling over...

Its Eighties-ness may have given it a bit more interest than it had at the time, but I'd say this was mostly for those who saw it as kids at the time.

I wonder if it might have been more popular had it featured an animated Howard - á la Roger Rabbit - rather than a dreadful costume worn by a dwarf?

Either way, if you want an Eighties sci-fi flop with cult appeal you're far better off with Buckaroo Banzai.

RossyG · 03-06-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

They appear in a copy of Playduck, if memory serves

I remember Howard crashing through a bathroom wall while a female duck bathes and her tits are visible. Who knew birds had mammary glands???

If she was cold, they could be blue t... aw, never mind.

Agent Kay · 03-06-2019, 06:14 PM

indisposed · 03-06-2019, 07:06 PM

A few seconds into that Good Bad Flicks video and the first thing that springs to mind is how gorgeous that John Barry score is.

Someone needs to issue that on CD!

Blu MacReady · 03-06-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RossyG

I remember Howard crashing through a bathroom wall while a female duck bathes and her tits are visible. Who knew birds had mammary glands???

If she was cold, they could be blue t... aw, never mind.

Oh yeah, you’re right. Also sure tits in Playduck.

Who knew birds had mammary glands??? Lol, cause up until that point it was all so plausible

sjt · 03-06-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Meanwhile, back at sjt Tower, sjt steps away from his keyboard, cocky in the knowledge that his FAKE NEWS has been successfully deployed....

Just for the record, I'd like you to know I have rather large hands, and genuinely am 6'3'', unlike Agent Fake Orange in the White House.......

Monterey Jack · 03-06-2019, 08:11 PM

I wonder how many people bagging on Howard The Duck have ever actually WATCHED it, or only base their opinions on what the Nostalgia Critic had to say?

It's an awkward movie, to be sure, and yet it's far more honestly entertaining than a lot of movies that frequently top "worst ever!" lists. There are some genuinely funny moments, the F/X are top-notch, it has a wonderful John Barry score and some catchy pop tracks (just try to get the title song out of your head), and, oh yeah...

Agent Kay · 03-06-2019, 08:18 PM

I saw it on VHS and ever since, it's a mess of tone but has some great moments with some massively insane stuff

Blu MacReady · 03-06-2019, 08:33 PM

Well I know I’ll be buying it

chip75 · 03-06-2019, 08:37 PM

I've got the US release, I doubt this is worth a double-dip, shame 101 Films couldn't get this a bit earlier.

pferreira · 03-06-2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Mine too. Prime Lea Thompson.....

I had my picture taken with her once. I had no idea she was so much shorter than me.

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No offence to Howard the Duck fans (I like the film in a 80s nostalgic way), but 101 are scraping the barrel here. Can't even begin to imagine what's coming down the line

Hopefully a re-release of Lords of Illusion.

03-06-2019, 07:06 PM	#33
indisposed Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:South Wales, U.K	A few seconds into that Good Bad Flicks video and the first thing that springs to mind is how gorgeous that John Barry score is. Someone needs to issue that on CD! Last edited by indisposed; 03-06-2019 at 07:25 PM.

03-06-2019, 03:13 PM	#21
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Meanwhile, back at sjt Tower, sjt steps away from his keyboard, cocky in the knowledge that his FAKE NEWS has been successfully deployed.... Don’t fall for it Patient-X, it’s a ~~brilliant~~ ~~great~~ ~~pretty good~~ good 80s movie. In the Lucas-Pantheon it’s right there just above THE PHANTOM MENACE, and Howard is marginally less irritating than Jar Jar Binks, winner!

03-06-2019, 03:23 PM	#24
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	The film is awful for two reasons, HTD was a superb 1970s comic filled with satire and counter culture, both of which hadn't aged too well by the mid 80s and the terrible duck suit. There's a glimpse of Howard at the end of Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, so maybe there could be a return. Only see the film if you're into 80s nostalgia, but the original run of comics was groundbreaking

03-06-2019, 03:30 PM	#25
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Kevin Smith’s writing a new animated series for Hulu later this year....

03-06-2019, 03:48 PM	#27
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	So apparently, there's Duck T*ts in this film, according to online reviews?!? I thought it was a kids film... Certainly don't remember those from when I saw the film 30 years ago...

03-06-2019, 04:41 PM	#28
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	It's not a "kids film"! Evidently you forgot the condom...and some other things lol

03-06-2019, 08:11 PM	#36
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I wonder how many people bagging on Howard The Duck have ever actually WATCHED it, or only base their opinions on what the Nostalgia Critic had to say? It's an awkward movie, to be sure, and yet it's far more honestly entertaining than a lot of movies that frequently top "worst ever!" lists. There are some genuinely funny moments, the F/X are top-notch, it has a wonderful John Barry score and some catchy pop tracks (just try to get the title song out of your head), and, oh yeah...

03-06-2019, 08:18 PM	#37
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	I saw it on VHS and ever since, it's a mess of tone but has some great moments with some massively insane stuff

03-06-2019, 08:33 PM	#38
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Well I know I’ll be buying it

03-06-2019, 08:37 PM	#39
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3100 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:230 Trading Score:9	I've got the US release, I doubt this is worth a double-dip, shame 101 Films couldn't get this a bit earlier.

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