To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar | | Cast : | Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo | | Director : | Beeban Kidron | | Studio : | Universal Studios Ho | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | September 08, 1995 | | DVD Released Date : | December 28, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 30, 2005 | | Summary | Love the movie but this DVD print and color are faded and dull. | Content
 | I realize this is a very old movie, however, I expected more as to quality, sharpness and color. The reds were brown and faded and I was so disappointed because in the original movie the colors added so much to this film. I so enjoyed this film, but would have appreciated it more if this DVD was of better quality. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 08, 2005 | | Summary | It's no "Priscilla," but it's no Prissy-la either | Content
| The star power alone is enough reason to watch this delightful movie. Yes, it's saccharine Hollywood sentimentality and little of the over-the-top dares that made "Priscilla" what it was. But...
"Too Wong Foo" is more than worth watching, especially for the performances and the countless cameos. Kudos to all the stars for taking the risk and bringing this story on screen, and for giving performances that dare Hollywood stereotypes about "star image," when there was no Will & Grace. John Leguizamo walks away with the movie, effortlessly. If Naomi Campbell was a dragqueen, she'd be Wesley Snipes -- sure enough, she's the one who taught him how to walk in heels, rumor has it. Patrick Swayze has great moments, at times elegant, and then at times reminds one of Jack Lemon in "Some Like it Hot." What can you say about Stockard Channing except that she wins your heart. Among the most memorable cameos, the innimitable Robin Williams. And if you watch the camera pan in that same scene, you might chuckle as you catch a glimpse of none other than George Costacos.
The film's color, costumes, the unbelievable makeup and hair transformations and off-the-cuff theme, are best when they don't try to pass for real. Give me the fairytale, give me the glamor. A fun reminder of the RuPaul days. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 30, 2005 | | Summary | HILARIOUS!!! | Content
| I hardly recommend this movie, you can see Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo and Wesley Snipes in drag, and it`s hilarious!!!!!
Vida Boheme, Chichi Rodriguez and Naoxeme. Great performances.
Vida is an absolutely LADY!
One of the funniest films I`ve ever seen!
They said that they were inspired by Julie Newman, they said "it`s so escultural" (or something like this)
I didnt know she was Cat woman
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| Rating | | | Date | June 13, 2005 | | Summary | To Wong Fu Made ME Laugh ...and Laugh...and Laugh | Content
| Normally, I'm not into comedy flicks. But this one is a little out of the ordinary. To be all straight men, Wesley, Patrick,and John played their "gay" roles quite well. At some points, their behavior reminded me of a few of my own friends, and some of the "wild" times we had years ago. That made the laughter more contagious. The scenes are well acted and the storyline is never boring at all. I even added this movie to my personal collection. Even if you're not gay or bisexual, this movie will put a smile on your face when you finish watching it.
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| Rating | | | Date | June 10, 2005 | | Summary | To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) | Content
| What would you think if three of your favorite male actors suddenly became...your three favorite "actresses"? Exactly, nothing because of how much shock you'd be in. Patrick Swazye, Wesley Snipes, & John Leguizamo star in this outrageously hilarious comedy entitled, TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR. where Girls Just Want To Have Fun & Attitude Is Everything.
VIDA BOHEME (played by Patrick Swazye) & NOXEEMA JACKSON (played by Wesley Snipes) are two "girlfriends", who appear to be drag queens, competing in New York's "Drag Queen Of The Year" competition. Competing with Vida and Noxeema is the Latin-flavored, CHI CHI RODRIGQUEZ (played by John Leguizamo. Announcing the winner of the competion is RACHEL TENSIONS (played by RuPaul). Turns out, there is no winner. There are two winners. The winners are...Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson. Their prize is two all-expense-paid plane tickets to Hollywood, CA, where they will compete in the Drag Queen Of America contest.
While walking up the stairs of their apartment building, Vida and Noxeema meet Chi Chi face to face. Chi Chi is upset because "she" feels that "she" is not pretty enough. They decide to take Chi Chi with them to Hollywood as their protege. They stop at a diner for some food, where Vida sees an autographed picture of Julie Newmar. The autograph reads: "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar". Vida takes the picture with "her" on their trip to Hollywood. They trade in their tickets and buy a 1967 Cadillac Convertable and head out on their way.
On the way, the "girls" stop in Bala Cynwood, PA, Vida's hometown, where they stop outside of Vida's old home, where "her" parents are still residing. His mother looks out, becomes ashamed, and turns around. A little spiff sturs up between Chi Chi and the others, leading them into informing Chi Chi that "she" is not a drag queen, but just a little Latin boy in a dress. They pretty much name "her" a drag princess, having to go through four steps of becoming a full-fledged drag queen.
Late that night, they are pulled over by SHERIFF DOLLARD (played by Chris Penn), pulling them over for a broken tail light. He takes Vida out of the car and begins feeling "her" up, until Dollard feels a little something more than he should have felt on a real woman. Vida knocks him out, where she and the others flee the are in a heartbeat.
They pull over into a rest stop, get changed, and head out on their way, but their car won't start. Chi Chi wants to leave, but the others won't let "her", forcing Vida to take Chi Chi's Princess Points from passing the first two steps. That is when Chi Chi decides to hitch hike. Hitchhiking should be easy since Chi Chi claims that, "...I'm the Latina Marilyn Monroe. I got more legs than a bucket of chicken..." Chi Chi finds a ride with BOBBY RAY (played by Jason London). He is a resident of Syndersville. They pick up Vida and Noxeema, and head out to Snydersville. CAROL ANN (played by Stockard Channing) and VIRGIL run a boarding house, where Virgil is a mechanic. Virgil will start work on their car in the morning, while the "girls" spend the night. The next morning, the whole town is outside, looking at the three queens. Virgil reveals that the car won't be finished until the forthcoming Monday, forcing the three to remain in Snydersville over the weekend.
In this town, they meet, BOBBY LEE (played by Jennifer Millmore), who is Carol Ann and Virgil's daughter, BEATRICE (played by Blythe Danner), MERNA (played by Melinda Dillan), CLARA (played by Alice Drummond), who befriends Noxeema, since they love the old films from the 1940s, LORETTA (played by Beth Grant), and KATINA (played by Marceline Hugot). Vida befriends both Carol Ann and Bobby Lee, where Chi Chi falls for Bobby Ray. During the afternoon, Vida and Noxeema help the girls plan their strawberry social for the next morning.
That night, Bobby Ray goes to ask Chi Chi to the next morning's strawberry social. Bobby Lee is upset at that fact, since she is also in love with Bobby Ray. Chi Chi and Vida argue bitterly about it, until Vida goes upstairs to stop a fight between Carol Ann and Virgil, for Virgil is abusive. Vida gives Virgle his own medicine and kicks him out, where Carol Ann, Vida, and Noxeema celebrate with each other for Vida having done what "she" did. Chi Chi decides that it is more important for Bobby Lee to be with Bobby Ray, where Vida and Noxeema let Chi Chi know that "she" has just passed step 3.
The next day, Sheriff Dollard and Virgile enter Syndersville and plan to arrest the drag queens, but the town covers for them. They have their strawberry social, and they are on their way to Hollywood, after the car is finally fixed. Chi Chi wins the Drag Queen Of America contest. Presenting the award is...JULIE NEWMAR (played by Herself).
This movie had me laughing my a** off from start to finish. Patrick Swayze was not that great in this film, but luckily, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo were the ones to help make the picture a laughing riot. Most people have reviewed this movie as garbage. Those people are afraid to say they liked because of how most people can be judgemental over others who like this movie, just because of three guys only dressing this way for the pay of the movie. Let me tell you that you don't need to be a woman to like this film. If you like this film, whether you are male or female, then you like this film. There is no difference. Man or Woman, you have right to say you like this film. |
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