Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

FLICK The biggest queen in the Outback isn’t a woman with a tiara or a man in high heels but a dilapidated pink bus christened Priscilla, and carrying three cross-dressing entertainers lip-syncing to disco and pop tunes.
The marvelous 1994 camp classic, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, features three strong performances by Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp, who shine as brightly as their sequins.
When Mitzi (Weaving) books a show at a resort in the middle of the desert, she enlists the help of her insult flinging friends Bernadette (Stamp) and Felicia (Pearce), not only to perform, but to be traveling companions – leaving Sidney behind and inadvertently learning some life lessons along the way. No matter how much they dress up, the movie finds a way to uncover their identities inside. Another familiar Australian actor, Bill Hunter (Muriel’s Wedding, Strictly Ballroom) carries his weight in a supporting role against the three dishing divas.
The presentation of the musical numbers, with songs like "Finally," "Shake Your Groove Thing," and "I Will Survive," is not only hilariously captivating but also unique with facial expressions bursting through glittered eye shadow. Talk about your extreme makeover, mamma mia! Couple that with colorful and dazzling Oscar-winning costumes, made with materials bought with a 15% discount at K-Mart (which might explain the flip-flop frock) and you have something that could knock me over with a feather boa.
The film, now released on DVD in an Extra Frills Edition, includes sparkling features like deleted scenes, outtakes, photo gallery, a director’s commentary, and a 30-minute documentary titled "Birth of a Queen."
With many high points, Priscilla also has a few sentimental moments and an emotional heart, which is certainly never a drag! My Score: 9 out of 10.