Review of Polyester (1981) by Francisco P — 14 Sep 2007

My favorite John Waters film ever ! Trashtastic !

This review of Polyester (1981) was written by Francisco P on 14 Sep 2007.

Polyester has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve Simels (96) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 05 May 2016

Long before Mel Brooks, trash aesthete John Waters was making movies dedicated to the proposition that life stinks…

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By Clarissa C (114) on 21 Feb 2009

Divine is portrays a a desperate housewife perfectly! The odorama card and story only sweeten this movie experience…

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By Andyandyandy A (4) on 22 Mar 2009

Edie's last Water's movie. Heartwarming…

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By Marilee A (711) on 15 Jun 2011

A great dark comedy from John Waters. This movie is a lot tamer than his other films. Still, pretty good…

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By Jennifer B (1,401) on 14 Feb 2011

Liked but did not love; first half is better than the second. I always love Divine, but Edith Massey truly makes this movie…

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By Mark Stafford (28) for Electric Sheep (203) on 31 Aug 2014

Polyester is definitely one of Waters's best films, and I highly recommend attending an 'Odorama' screening for a unique night at the movies…

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By M G (62) on 14 Feb 2011

Liked but did not love; first half is better than the second. I always love Divine, but Edith Massey truly makes this movie…

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By Samantha P (271) on 07 Sep 2009

Another John Waters film starring Devine…

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I never thought I would use Macrame to kill.....xxx…

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By Ice R (239) on 06 Aug 2009

I found this gem at JB's for $10 :). It must be over 20 years since I last saw it…

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