Bubba Ho-Tep details
| Formats: | 15 DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Heidi Marnhout, Ossie Davis, Bob Ivy, Ella Joyce, Bruce Campbell |
| Director: | Don Coscarelli |
| Genres: | Comedy - General, Horror |
| Studio: | ANCHOR BAY |
| Name | Discs | |
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Bubba Ho-Tep |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 29 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 10 Jan 2005 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Elvis and JFK meet the Mummy
By Philip Concannon from London , 16 Oct 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
Elvis is alive and not very well. After switching identities with an Elvis impersonater back in the 70's, he's now living in a nursing home in Texas suffering from a dodgy hip, an uncomfortable growth in his nether regions and mocking laughter whenever he tries to convince anyone that he's really 'The King'. One person does believe his story though, an ageing black man who believes he's JFK. These two men are, along with all the other residents, just existing now; waiting for their time on this earth to come to an end, alone and unloved.
But when the appearance of some giant cockroaches coincides with a number of deaths in the home, JFK suspects this may be the work of a soul-sucking Egyptian Mummuy(or Lyndon B Johnson). Together Elvis and JFK team up to 'take care of business'.
This terrifically original comedy has taken a long time to reach these shores, but it's worth the wait. From the excellent premise, writer/director Don Coscarelli spins a consistently hilarious, and surprisingly deep, tale which is full of surprises.
Bruce Campbell is perfect casting as 'The King', effortlessly managing to make a fully-rounded character out of this 68 year-old Elvis. He's got the voice and mannerisms down to a tee and really seems to be enjoying himself in probably his best performance to date. Ossie Davis gets a number of great lines as a black JFK and these two make an engaging team.
The low budget is often obvious(mostly when the Mummy's on screen) but doesn't detract from the fun, neither does the rather slapdash storytelling.
But what's most surprising about 'Bubba Ho-Tep' is the emotional depth and resonance it achieves. It's really a film about elderly people having one last chance to make a difference and fighting to die with dignity in a world where they are discarded without a second thought. With a number of surprisingly moving moments, it has far more to say than many more 'serious' films manage. 'Bubba Ho-Tep' is a true original and a true delight.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(267)will only appeal to certain audiences
By addsgrabs (6 reviews) from dudley , 23 Nov 2011watchable film, but no real laugh out loud moments or scares. In the same vein as the big lebowski in the sense of comedy. Has a slow beginning, and you never really fully understand whats going on. i can imagine this might have a certain following but it wasn't for me. it seems like one of those films were people say 'its great to watch when your high'- Was this review helpful to you?
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Old King Creole is a merry old soul...
By NDG (172 reviews) from Oxfordshire , 17 Nov 2011Very silly indeed with second-rate special effects and an obviously low budget. But it's funny, engaging and sometimes poignant, with points to make about how we see old folk and living life to the full. Bruce Campbell's Elvis is well supported but perhaps deserved a better developed tale. The character certainly deserves an encore.- Was this review helpful to you?
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bubba ho-tep
By a customer , 10 Jun 2011wasnt sure what to expect when this film was recommended to me but i was pleasantly surprised... bruce campbell was very good...- Was this review helpful to you?
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A brilliant film
By a customer from Bradford-on-Avon , 02 Mar 2011I didn't know very much about this film before I watched it, but a great story unfolded. I loved the quirky style and the feeling that you didn't really know what was going to happen next.
Great story telling, humour, moving moments and spot-on acting. I would definitely watch this again.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A Great little gem of a film
By TimClayton (3 reviews) from Weymouth , 16 Feb 2011This film was nothing short of amazing. An interesting, if not abstract, cast of characters. Excellently haunting soundtrack which is impossible to locate. I would reccomend this to anyone. The film also came with some generous extras from Bruce Campbell and others. You really should not miss this film- Was this review helpful to you?
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