If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It
by Ken Russell
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Actor: Antonio Fargas, Benjamin Mouton, John Diehl, Michael Crabtree, Theresa RussellDirector: Ken Russell
Writer: Ken Russell
Producer: Dan Ireland
Producer: Mark Amin
Producer: Michael D. Pariser
Producer: Ronaldo Vasconcellos
Writer: David Hines
Writer: Deborah Dalton
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: German (Original Language)
Format: PAL
Running Time: 85 minutes
Audience Rating: NC-17
VHS Movie Reviews of If You're Afraid to Say It... Just See It
Movie Review: Ho ho ho!
Summary: 3 Stars
Director Ken Russell has never been accused of understatement, and this in-your-face character study of a jaded streetwalker is no exception. Theresa Russell chews major scenery in the lead role. The film has been misunderstood by viewers who miss the black comic undertones (I find it interesting that in 2006, no one blinks at Amy Sedaris' broad portrayal of a 42 year-old ex-hooker going back to high school on Comedy Central's "Strangers With Candy", but we still have reviewers tsk-tsking over Russell's 1991 treatment of the subject!) There are pacing issues that betray the story's stage play origins. Russell's character addresses the audience throughout, making the story a bit "talky" at times. In fact, characters in the film spend much more time TALKING about sex than actually engaging in it! Definitely a cult item. Currently not available on DVD, but used VHS copies can tracked down. Beware of the butchered "R" rated prints; the uncut "European" version contains 7 extra minutes (the excised scenes are actually tame by current standards). A note to my fellow reviewer regarding Ms. Russell's marital status: She is NOT married to Ken Russell, but to director Nicholas Roeg. Movie Review: Hellish camp or campy hell?
Summary: 1 Stars
This film is self-defeated by two opposing currents: it's much too silly and poorly acted to be taken seriously, much too sad and brutal to be considered good campy fun. I don't know what effect the makers were shooting for, but suffice to say that their aim was off by miles. Movie Review: Hilarious
Summary: 5 Stars
I think all of you are missing the point here. This film is first and foremost funny! It comes off all serious and trying to be "hip" (for 91' that is). I think my favorite part is when she gets stopped by two bike police and she makes fun of them saying, "What do you want me to do? Run alongside your bike? Or were you just going to cuff me to your spoke?" Defiantely makes me want to see "Whore 2"!Movie Review: How can this not be on DVD?
Summary: 5 Stars
Theresa Russell gives on of her best performances in this film. This film is gritty and much more realistic than other films dealing with prostitution. This is not the usual Hollywood "hooker with a heart of gold" type of film. It shows what a depressing and degrading life prostitutes lead. Movie Review: When is it coming to DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
This is based on a British stage play and has been adapted to an American setting. The critics hated this flick but I thought it was great. It's not for everyone but I found it to be good character study with humor, sex, and all the other elements of the fun sleaze that make Ken Russell film so much raunchy fun. I like the character of Rasta and I haven't liked Ms. Russell in another movie before or since. Porn star Ginger Lynn Allen does a cameo as does cult actor Jack Nance. Go see "Whore" even if you can't say it.
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