I found ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ slightly weird due to the whacky sets partnered with the soundtrack. However, I feel that it is also harder watching this film as it is a picture show and I feel it should be portrayed on stage in real life to get the full effect. The choreography and compositions combined with the cast's attitudes almost imply a stage aesthetic, inviting the audience's participation that makes sense if the performers are on the stage.
Similarly, I love how this film references other horror films and studios and fits perfectly within the storyline. Tim Curry steals the show. As the eccentric transvestite scientist, Curry is a joy to watch. He literally steals every scene he appears in and it's impossible to look anywhere else but him where's on screen. I would thoroughly recommend seeing this film as it is an awakening for so many into another world and a fun film to watch. It is clear after watching it as to why it became so popular even though I feel like with many other musical films it would be more electrifying to watch on the stage creating an intimacy between the actors and audience.
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