The story begins with the discovery of a terrible comedy. The story begins after the total eclipse, where the owner of an unusual flower shop named Audrey II, a plant species that feeds only on human flesh and blood, was discovered. The plant began to attract a great deal of business to the shop that was under-sales. Finally, Audrey's friend Seymour discovers that he must accompany more bodies to those bloodthirsty plants so they can continue.
You can try not liking this adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical hit -- it has no polish and a pushy way with a gag -- but the movie sneaks up on you, about as subtly as Audrey II.
As a whole, the story is uninteresting, most of the characters contrived, and the vast majority of the 94 minutes is almost instantly forgettable, especially the man-eating plant from outer space.
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January 01, 2000
I have seen a lot of musicals (probably more than most people under the age of 50), and few are as lively and fun as Little Shop of Horrors.
