Pecker [DVD]

Pecker is a sweet-natured film, and funny; a sort of fable except that the moral lesson is dissolved like sugar in water at the end, which really seals the whole fantasy delight. The main character, called Pecker, takes photos compulsively, using a broken camera he found at his mother's thrift shop. They come to the attention of a New York art agent and the next thing, he is in demand and a more glamorous life beckons. But his new-found celebrity threatens his well-being and the security of his friends and family as well ...The best thing about Pecker is its off-the-wall humour - grandmothers indulged in their visions of a talking statue of the Virgin Mary; a lesbian strip bar popping up to shock the locals, and gay bar with dancing on the counter; a girlfriend (Christina Ricci) who runs the laundromat; caring, naive parents, and a sister with a sugar addiction whose behaviour is brattish. Pecker has a job flipping burgers, and a best friend, Matt, who is a sexy burglar - I mean seriously sexy - who also ends up out of an occupation and takes to the counter in the gay bar. A lot of the other guys on the counter are doing hot things as well, photographed by Pecker with flair. Edward Furlong gets the right innocent note for Pecker, who is quickly out of his depth. He is really perfect for the role! Cindy Sherman and Greg Gorman appear as themselves. It slightly lacks the bite of earlier work, but there is something very loveable about this.

Everything about this movie is irritating! I like John Waters movies, but he really hasn't made a good one since 1994's 'Serial Mom'.This is badly written and performed and tries way to hard to be cute and quirky. Edward Furlong's voice and character is grating. Chrstina Ricci's character is one lousily written part. I could go on.But at the end of the day, the buck stops with Waters for writing such a dreadful script and for directing his cast so badly.

Usually you are a fan of John Waters or you are not. This is one of his more toned down films and there is nothing that would distress you. Almost family viewing! He turns the table on those photographers who are 'discovered' by those in the know - I'm thinking the recent Brooklyn Beckham photograph exhibition fiasco. Suddenly the camera is pointed at them and they don't really like it.There are lots of memorable characters - I think the grandmother who believes voices from her Virgin Mary statue wonderful.Pecker has a camera and the enthusiasm but no discernible talent but that seems no barrier to those who want to promote him (cough cough Brooklyn Beckham).Enjoyable romp with some sharp observations on NY pretensions.

This film is great funny upbeat and even has heart. I love the theme song Happy go lucky me. Ed furlong in the central role is great. Its one of my fave films ever. Why? I think its the john waters cheekily subversive humour mixed with real heart (you dont get that much in john waters films) and the happy ending. Fab film. Definitely worth watching.

Delivery great no problem etc,but movie is absolutely terrible really really bad

Typical John Waters kooky comedy which I've always had a soft spot for ever since I took up photography in College! Unfortunately due to the advancement of technology - this movie has aged rather badly But its a fascinating look into what happens when a photographer's career takes off and how it effects the people and friends around him!

Awesome little underrated waters movie. Great feel good flick and all the cast involved are all great. If you love john waters movies then you will get a kick outta this one. Uk dvd is pretty good pq wise and sound.

John Waters has made 2 great films since the demise of Divine (i cant bring myself to watch the musical version of Hairspray with John Travolta) Serial Mom and this one. So many sublime bits almost seen out of the conrner of your(mind's)eye. Watch it every year till you die. Cant say that about many films. Five Stars easy.