Lambert’s portrayal was spot-on, despite the few overtly silly expressions made by him as a result of a clear flaw in directing. With Lambert’s musical background, he was able to give the character an edge similar to Meatloaf’s performance in the original. However, the directors did make one brilliant casting choice in choosing Adam Lambert as Eddie. Annaleigh Ashford’s Columbia was, on the other hand, possibly too dreary in comparison to the original Columbia’s loud and bubbly nature. Cox’s representation of Frank-N-Furter was not too far off from Tim Curry’s, but she somehow lacked the alien eeriness of the original.Ĭhristina Milian couldn’t have been a more out of place actress for the role of Magenta, as her bubbly aura is a clear contrast to the creepy essence of Magenta. Laverne Cox as Frank-N-Furter was an interesting choice, as her acting history is so different from that of Tim Curry. Although Ryan McCartan did make an acceptable Brad Majors with his meek yet endearing attempts at heroism, Victoria Justice gave off more of a teenage-beauty-queen-in-her-first-acting-role vibe than the innocent impressionable young woman Janet Weiss’ character calls for. With Victoria Justice and Ryan McCartan being former Nickelodeon and Disney Channel stars, it was a bit uncomfortable seeing them in such adult roles. The “say it!” during the “antici… pation” line only succeeded in making the movie seem like more of a spoof than a remake.Īdditionally, the casting of the new version was a curious choice. Making the remake in itself is enough homage to the fans it is unnecessary to call attention to the traditional scene responses made by the avid “Rocky Horror” viewer. It was strange and confusing to watch a movie that constantly acknowledged the fact that it is a movie, showing a fake audience to the real audience to create an “Inception” –esque experience. However, this is uncomfortable when transferred onto the big screen. Throughout the movie, the viewers are shown these “fans” and their reactions during particular scenes that usually entice responses from the audience. The remake opens up with a woman leading the viewer into a theater, where a multitude of supposed “Rocky Horror” fans are waiting to watch. However, in the 2016 version, the storytelling style is reliant on this. But the second the screen opened to something other than the infamous pair of red lips, it was clear that this remake was not going to carry the same weight as the original.īesides the opening song’s reference to a “late night double feature picture show,” the original “Rocky Horror” did not make a habit of breaking the fourth wall. 20, many hard core “Rocky Horror Picture Show” fans took to their televisions with vigor, eagerly anticipating the reemergence of their obsession 41 years later. Adam Lambert played Eddie in FOX's Rocky Horror remake, but did he have what it took to pull off the motorcycle and beloved song that come with the job? Lambert's “Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul),” performance was a high point of the remake, for sure.Īt the time Adam Lambert’s casting was announced, the Grammy nominated American Idol alum told FOX, “I grew up watching Rocky Horror, but could never imagine that I would be part of this new vision … Rocky Horror always made me feel like it was OK to celebrate my weirdness.” And, this acceptance and eccentricity is honestly what has lead to a decades-long cult following of the film.Īnd, in Lambert's hands, the musical number was a memorable rendition of the fan-favorite, and Eddie was just as sympathetic and dreamy as ever.On Oct. Meat Loaf more than pulled off the role in 1975, and his appearance, however brief, became a fan favorite. With such a flash in the pan appearance, the actor who plays Eddie has to have a certain gravitas - after all, he’s only got one musical number to peak viewers’ interest. The role of Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show is known for being short, but memorable.
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