Anyone remember a movie called 'Howard the Duck'????

Question

Does anyone remember a movie called 'Howard the Duck'??
It was fantastic - stupid but amuzing for its time! I wonder how the youngsters today would take it (if it was digitally remastered of course!!!)

Answer 1

I liked this film but sadly the critics didn't
At a time when most of Marvel Comics' characters were stuck in low budget TV and straight-to-video productions, Steve Gerber's relatively obscure Howard the Duck got the big budget treatment with none other than George Lucas as producer. "Howard" was a critical and financial failure and led to the cancellation of the duck's magazine. If the film had a moderately priced budget, it might have been forgotten as just another lightweight, trashy 1980s comedy and even turned a profit. Instead, the budget somehow ballooned to a then staggering $37,000,000 (almost as much as the entire "Star Wars" trilogy cost to make). Although other films lost more money and got worse reviews, the name "Howard the Duck" is still synonymous with "expensive turkey".

That said, the movie itself isn't as bad as it's reputation suggests. The plot revolves around the title character (voice by Chip Zien, played by various midgets in animatronic duck suits), a sarcastic talking duck from a planet a lot like Earth, except ducks evolved into the dominant life form. Howard is brought to Cleveland, Ohio when an experimental laser beam opens an inter dimensional portal. There he befriends an aspiring rock singer (Leah Thompson) and a kooky lab assistant (Tim Robbins), and comes into conflict with various lowlifes, the police, and an evil demon that has possessed the body of a helpful scientist (Jeffrey Jones), all the while trying to get back home.

Gerber's original comic book series and a subsequent adult-oriented magazine weren't kids' stuff. They juxtaposed a funny animal character with bizarre villains and action more typical of Marvel's super-hero books, A sexual relationship between Howard and his human girlfriend Beverly was more than just implied. The "Howard the Duck" movie could have either toned down the more adult situations to create a family-friendly action-comedy, or gone straight for ribald satire.

There are, however, a few truly funny moments, such as Howard's shock at being served eggs, or his observation that "If God intended ducks to fly, he wouldn't have taken away our wings."

while a poor movie all around, "Howard the Duck" at least stands out for its unique premise. Amid a sea of mediocrity, an original idea, even if it's poorly developed, counts for something.

Answer 2

Yes, I remember the movie "Howard the Duck." The movie is wonderful and amazing, filled with dazzling special effects and humor.

Answer 3

Yes, my kids loved it. My youngest son called it "How Weird the Duck" . I'd forgotten that, and will have to ask my grandkids to rent it. "The Stuff" is another funny/weird movie of that time, along with "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes." Have fun!

Answer 4

The Film was dier the comic duck was awsome which is usual with comics to film

Answer 5

Gr8 film

Answer 6

omg!!! yes!!! i used to love that movie. i haven't seen it in years but i can still sing the song. i doubt it would interest kids of today though. i loved lea thompson, i'm so glad that movie didn't kill her career.

Answer 7

oh my god what a film tee hee it was awesome for its time but unfortunately I don't think the children of this generation would appreciate it as much as we did

Answer 8

yes i remember it fancied the bird he met but todays youth wouldnt get it.perhaps if he was wearing a hoodie they might.

Answer 9

I remember it, it was great. I watched it loads of times with my brother.

Answer 10

I remember!! I liked it and saw it several times :)