Pink Flamingos (1972)

This film is filled with the most vile things You can ever imagine so needless to say it is a masterpiece and a one of a kind film!!

I expected this to be crass, outrageous, and disgusting. It was. However, I did not expect it to be so genuinely giddy, self-aware, and downright hilarious. This has got to be one of the most quotable films I've seen in a long time. The writing is great, and the conviction through which the dialogue is delivered by the performers totally sells it; elevates it, even. Divine in particular commands every scene she's in and manages to be outlandish in a way that is both repulsive and hypnotic. No, it isn't perfect. The pacing is a bit odd, the camerawork is beyond basic and the colors are drab. However, these shortcomings lend an endearing quality that only adds to the trashiness that the film gleefully revels in. Had it been more competently made, I don't think it would've had the same effect. I couldn't call it a favorite, but it is certainly memorable and its best moments are pure gold.Strong 3.5/5

I was so shocked with "Pink Flamingos" that it's hard, I mean really hard to give my opinion about it. "Pink Flamingos" was so difficult to watch. I was not expecting anything like this. I felt nauseated while watching some scenes of the film and I can't understand why this was made. The war between Connie & Raymond Marble against Divine for the title of "The Filthiest Person Alive" almost drove me mad, because i could count with my fingers the number of minutes when happened normal things in "Pink Flamingos". I know that probably you think I am being too rude, mostly because "Pink Flamingos" it's a classic and a well known cult movie but I thought it was sick and nasty. But, even though I felt nauseated with the film, I had to admit that John Waters gave a touch of weirdness and style to the film. And even though I don't ever want to see it again, this poorly acted filthy movie will remain in cinema history as a cult classic. The scene when Divine eats dog feces was really difficult to watch but I believe that was the right way to end this nasty classic. I did not enjoyed it, no sir, but it was so shocking that I still feel that it is a must see for everyone who loves cinema.

******************* CONTAINS SPOILERS ************************ If you're here like me because you're into weird movies, I am warning you, you're going to have a terrible time. This movie was a waste of my time and I still think of what a bad time I had while watching it. If you're in doubt whether to watch it or not, follow my advice and go see another disturbing movie, but not this one. I have seen some perturbed movies like "964 Pinocchio" & "Enter the Void" and none made me feel the way I felt after watching "Pink Flamingos". If you decide to ignore me and watch it anyway, I'll just list some of the most disturbing scenes of the movie. Don't worry I wont spoil the storyline because there is no plot at all, just bizarre and revolting scenes. 1. A man completely naked opening and closing his anus 2. Divine eating dog feces (which sadly, are real) 3. The emasculation of a man 4. Two persons having sex while crushing a live chicken to deathIf you agree and think that any of the things listed above are acceptable and worth watching, then go ahead. I'm not saying that I don't enjoy movies that make you feel sick by the end, however I prefer ones where the actors are remotely good and where the plot is more interesting than 'who is the filthiest person alive'."Pink Flamingos" is not a movie where you contemplate life at the end and makes you think about a deeper meaning. John Waters just wanted to shock the audience with disgusting scenes. It will gross you out, but that was Waters intention. Overall the acting is crap, the editing was horrible and I could write a better plot than this. I would rate this 0/10 but the lowest is 1/10.