If you concentrate on the actuality that Howard the Duck was a notorious package workforce useless (still brought up today) and measured one of the most horrible films of the '80s, it's entirely possible to benefit from this exclusive things piffle. Howard, played by a exclusive prompt puppet, lives on a world where ducks evolved instead of apes, but one calendar sunlight hours of the week he's sucked into a eddy and deposited on Earth. There he befriends Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson), main pilot songster for the Cherry Bombs, becomes their manager, and, oh yeah, saves the Earth from the Dark Overlords. Jeffrey Jones is the criminal and Tim Robbins (!) is there for comic relief. And who can resist the termination of synthesizer pop, the Howard the Duck theme song, as realized by the Cherry Bombs? A midnight film that your kids might survey more than you. --Keith Simanton

Model
Manufacturer	Universal Studios
Binding	VHS Tape
EAN	9786300185784
Numbers Of Items	1
UPC	096898051132
ISBN	6300185788
Details
Studio	Universal Studios
Directed by	Willard Huyck
Featuring	Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale, Chip Zien
Release Date	1994-02-08
Theatrical released date	1986
Publisher	Universal Studios
Label	Universal Studios
Format
Format	Color, NTSC
MPAA Movie rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running time (minutes)	111

Apparently, there are no Buckaroo Banzai fans out there... (2008-03-18) I enjoyed the movie. Sort of a "Buckaroo Banzai" type movie in that the main character is an all-around McGyver-ish kind of guy who can do everything. It's a fun movie, one that I enjoyed watching with my then-grade-school aged son. Plus, the theme song is very exciting and up-beat (sung by the beautiful and multi-talented Holly Robinson of 21 Jump Street fame).

Worst film of the eighties? I can think of much worse (2008-02-25) Why does everyone have a major problem with Howard The Duck? After watching it, and reading some of the reviews, I have to seriously disagree with all the negative reviews on here. Sure, it's in no way a classic, and Lea Thompson has really big hair (the hairstylist should have been shot for crimping her hair!!!), but it's fun, it's slightly out there, and there is no other movie that can compare to this. Perhaps Who Framed Roger Rabbit? but only very slightly. Maybe the reason why this is getting bad reviews, is because reviewers can't get past the idea there is actually a person in that suit. Yes it's not CGI, it's not any fancy technology (even in a film by George Lucas), there is a person in a duck suit. Really! The plot is pretty simple, but you get the impression it's aimed more towards adults, than a nice little film aimed at the kiddies. Howard gets transported to earth, where he meets singer with the Cherry Bomb, Beverley, who can't believe she's talking to a duck. She takes him to a friend of hers, a scientist, who can't believe he's talking to a duck ... The story goes on. Then we meet Jeffrey Jones, who is responsible for bringing Howard to earth, and then he turns into a Dark Overlord (here's where I find the resemblence with Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) The best part of this movie is definitely the songs. I started rocking out to the song at the end "Howard The Duck", which I'm now officially in love with, and need to get on my mp3 player (hint hint hint). Why can't I find it anywhere??? I need it and I needed it yesterday. Lea Thompson is brilliant, right down to her clothing, which is seriously eighties, along with her hair. She's the perfect kooky match to Howard, and even sings!!! I was expecting to see it was dubbed, but she actually sang! The girl can sing. It's amazing watching Howard interact with everything on Earth, and you've got a heart of stone if you don't feel for him. You do get past the idea that it's a guy in a suit, and if you don't laugh at the quiff he gets when he's in bed, you have no sense of humour. To all the reviewers who think this film is bad - yes, you're entitled to your opinion, but did we watch the same film? Go watch a 'classic'.

It's a COMEDY people (2008-02-22) I loved this movie! Howard has a ton of funny lines and situations, my favorite being his run in with a no-nonsense welfare conselor, Cora-May. Lea Thompson is the perfect counter point to the farcial goings on and you'll never see her appear more lovely. Tim Robbins is surprisingly adept at comedy and the whole movie is a HOOT! I don't know what the problem is for these negative reviewers. Hey guys, get some bran cereal in your diet and try to enjoy life!

Howard was the MAN.....or the "DUCK" rather!! (2008-01-06) Come on, you gotta admit the story may have been far fetched but the song was catchy, and Howard was the man.....or the "duck" rather!! He played the guitar with his bill for goodness sake!! The dark Overlords were cool and scared me as a kid. As a kid I also cried when I thought Howard was turned to a dark Overlord at the end of the movie. I am pretty sure as an adult I would laugh like crazy at this movie, but I will still enjoy every minute of it.

don't listen to the naysayers (2007-12-13) this movie has comedy, action, drama, and a touch of sci-fi monster mayhem to keep anyone with some imagination entertained. besides lea thompson is hot, and she sings pretty good too. hell if you like back to the future, teen wolf, weird science, breakfast club, and short circuit you'll like this. just sit back and laugh its really well done.