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| Director: Willard Huyck
Actors: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale, Chip Zien
Studio: Universal Pictures
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Rating:  158 reviews
Sales Rank: 2013
Format: Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 3.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300185788
UPC: 096898051132
EAN: 9786300185784
ASIN: 6300185788
Theatrical Release Date: August 1, 1986
Release Date: February 8, 1994
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 Not the best, but worth seeing August 7, 1999
deanfarm@bigplanet.com (Climax GA)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
The critics may have been right about this movie on some points. The acting is not good, there is no plot whatsoever, and Lea Thompson's song at the end of the movie is just plain stupid. But "Howard the Duck" has one of the most unique ideas in a movie, that I've seen in years. The only reason I bought this movie is because George Lucas produced it, but once I watched I was entertained and enjoyed the film entirely though I was irritated by parts of it, like Tim Robbins' increasingly stupid antics. But the movie, thouh dumb, is a lot of fun and brings out the kid in you. This movie has a cool score by John Barry (who did the music for a lot of James Bond movies). But even if you don't like the movie, there is some great stop-motion effects at the end. In fact, the model-work on this movie is some of the best I've ever seen, even smoother than some of Ray Harryhausen's ("The 7th Voyage of Sinbad") work, and that's saying a lot. And if you're thinking, "Well gee . . . that doesn't look like there's much story to it . . . No wonder it bombed," remember "Independence Day" didn't have a plot either, but it was a hit. So go on, watch "Howard the Duck." Even if it is dumb, it's just unique and funny enough to watch.
 Doll..., I don't drink out of bowls. You got a beer? May 15, 2005
James A. Ramirez (S.L.C., Utah)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
Where's the DVD already!!?? No matter how bad people think this movie sucked, they still have to admit that it's 100 times better than 90% of the commercialized Hollywood simple simon B.S. that the media throws out annually! I mean compare Howard with the new Fantastic Four movie! No comp! People that hate on Howard the Duck are people that take certain films too seriously. Its not Casablanca or Citizen Cane, it's Howard the Duck! Of course it's not going to have an ingenious plot. It's supposed to be campy and unbelievable! The same people who critizise Howard love Star Wars Episode 1 which was a far inferior film despite its big budget special effects! The bottom line is that the Dark Overlords scare sheepish Hollywood moviegoers and so they put on Spider-Man because the Green Goblin is less intimidating and the special effects are much more up to date.
 BRING 'HOWARD THE DUCK' TO DVD! April 22, 2006
MC LIx (Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
HOWARD THE DUCK! This film is Ace McCool!!!!!! It reminds me of when I was growing up! I remember thinking it was TOP BANANA!!!! BRING IT TO DVD ESPECIALLY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS GREAT FUN especially for young kids and BIG ADULT KIDS alike!!!!
Now people we need to get over it. June 10, 2006
Jason A. Yarbrough (Gilbert, AZ United States)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
If nothing else this should be released on DVD as a "B-Movie cult classic" Now I'm not going to say it should have won an Oscar but for goodness sake this movie is fun if nothing else...come on it had a naked duck with nipples. That's pretty cool...You know Lucas is just making us sweat and will bust out a CG Howard before you know it.
Don't You Remember? November 23, 2003
BETTY J. WILLIAMS (FPO, AE United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Ask anyone who lived in the 80's if they remember Howard the Duck and they all would say yes.They all would tell you they remember laughing themselves silly and watching it religiously meaning at least twice a day. The truth is who really cares about whether the plot was good or not? It was meant to be a feel good movie and something positive for kids to watch. And if this movie comes out on DVD they will buy it because Howard was the man and everyone who lived in the 80's remembers Howard the Duck and his aspirations of saving the world. This movie is a must see for my children.Thats why I need it on DVD.
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