Amazon Women on the Moon
Director: Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Peter Horton
Actors: Rosanna Arquette, Michelle Pfeiffer, Arsenio Hall
PlotThe film is a satirical comedy that presents a series of interwoven sketches and parody commercials, all created to resemble late-night television programming. The central narrative revolves around a fictional 1950s sci-fi movie, where space explorers land on the moon, only to encounter a tribe of warrior women. As the explorers navigate their way through various dangerous encounters with these women, the film cuts back and forth between this storyline and an array of comedic segments that lampoon topics ranging from tabloid news to infomercials.
Throughout the movie, viewers are presented with a variety of absurd and humorous situations that include a man who lives his life televised as a series of vignettes, spoofs on classic horror films, and an incompetent TV network executive attempting to create engaging content. The film employs a fast-paced, sketch-comedy format, continuously shifting back and forth between the central sci-fi parody and numerous unrelated comic scenes. The result is a chaotic and entertaining critique of media culture, blending comedy with pointed social commentary. The narrative structure keeps the audience engaged with its unpredictable shifts in tone and subject matter.
Writers: Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland
Release Date: 18 Sep 1987
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Amazon Women on the Moon's Blu-ray delivers strong A/V quality and ample bonus features, despite the film's uneven comedy, making it a must-have for fans.
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