Pecker Reviews and Ratings


  • SageSlowdive
    October 25, 2009
    SageSlowdive
    Waters's worst film.
  • ElCochran90
    September 16, 2009
    ElCochran90
    Disliked this John waters project. It's surreal, but not so enjoyable.

    42/100
  • exureimundo
    June 16, 2009
    exureimundo
    Another cute one, but basically a flop; I was pleased with the cast and the basic story line wasn't at all bad. It was an enjoyable movie so long as you had no expectations. And it seems to have brought the term "tea-bagging" into common usage.
  • MrOrange8590
    June 14, 2009
    MrOrange8590
    i tried hard to get into this but theres just not much entertaining about it.
  • nightfaeriekitty
    June 4, 2009
    nightfaeriekitty
    Christina Ricci, I love you but..what the hell we're you thinking being apart of this movie??
  • fungifago
    May 24, 2009
    fungifago
    Definitivamente no es la mejor pelicula de John Waters, pero si una de sus mas inspiradas... "Full of grace, full of grace!!!!"
  • KellyRikDixon
    February 16, 2009
    KellyRikDixon
    Pecker is harmless young man whose simple photos of everyday life grant him fame and fortune, which he soon realises he doesn't want, as his comfortable life is transformed into a cluttered mess that loses him his job, and threatens the relationship he has with his family and gir...( read more)lfriend Shelley. I'm really not a big fan of John Waters' other work, but 'Pecker' has a real charm to it; the story is very simple, but it has some nice little messages, and is put together in a fun way. Edward Furlong and Christina Ricci are both amazing and are great together onscreen, and the rest of the cast is also good. Although there are some funny moments, others are a little dull and bring down the rating slightly, and it's by no means overwhelming- it's an enjoyable watch, but that's like all...
  • malacaynomuerto
    January 27, 2009
    malacaynomuerto
    Cuando te haces famosos es posible que todo cambie y mas cuando solo eres mercancía
  • bbliumis
    January 21, 2009
    bbliumis
    edward furlong and c.ricci have sex!!!
    mY GOD!!!
  • dusnoir
    January 13, 2009
    dusnoir
    A hilarious film about the absurdity of the modern art world.
  • OldKentuckyShark
    December 24, 2008
    OldKentuckyShark
    The world of professional photography, and the art world in general gets a nice, broken glass enema courtesy of Mr. Waters.
  • xxxcli213xxx
    December 10, 2008
    xxxcli213xxx
    no thanks not my kinda thing
  • ilovemyprozac1
    November 10, 2008
    ilovemyprozac1
    John Waters is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Here he delivers an honest and hilarious portrayal of the perils of fame and fortune and its effects on a budding photographer.
  • joejay1966
    August 28, 2008
    joejay1966
    it has its moments but its down there with Cecil B.Demented
  • nickymo89
    August 23, 2008
    nickymo89
    Slightly amusing but I've never been a big John Water's fan.
  • LisaMJ
    August 11, 2008
    LisaMJ
    Funny, shocking and strange. A likeable John Waters film.
  • bucusuz
    August 7, 2008
    bucusuz
    john waters'in izledigim ilk filmi christina ricci nin oynadigi karaktere bayildim ama en çok küçük kizi sevdm
  • azdw
    July 15, 2008
    azdw
    Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Low).

    First viewing: 11.03.2000
  • mardijo
    June 1, 2008
    mardijo
    not my favourite waters flick
  • xmkatx
    April 29, 2008
    xmkatx
    Good movie if you're not expecting too much. I didn't think the bizarre/wackiness was overdone.
  • egyptiansushi
    March 27, 2008
    egyptiansushi
    Some pretty great lines.
  • mistershinobi
    March 4, 2008
    mistershinobi
    Take a moment to think about all the things that the name "John Waters" brings to your mind.

    Was it disgusting and outrageous?

    Well, then you proved my point. I adore Waters' movies and I think he is a genius, but let's face it: the man has some wicked, crazy shit in his mind....( read more) That's part of his charm. So when I caught "Pecker" on TV last night, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know I was face to face with Waters' most mature, focused, yet wicked movie ever. There's nothing gratuitous here, nothing shocking but the story of a young guy (Edward Furlong playing a nice kid, for a change) who lives in Baltimore (you saw that coming) and LOVES to take pictures. The variety of characters surrounding him inspire him every day to keep on taking pictures until one day at an art show in his sandwich store, an art dealer meets him and gets him to New York, where he becomes famous and ruins his entire life as soon as he gets back to Baltimore and the news of him becoming a successful photographer spread like a plague.

    The cast is simply fantastic, no freaks here, but normal people from Waters' memories in Baltimore. For the first time in his filmography, it seems to me that he didn't just look at the people around him growing up for inspiration but at himself and the character seems John Waters' inspired, without, of course, making this an autobiography. The cinematography, by the way, it's wonderful and I think Baltimore never looked THIS good. The movie is compelling, cute, endearing and entertaining from start to finish (Am I really using THESE words to describe John Waters?!) and it shouldn't be missed for anything in the world.

    Believe or not, John Waters is all about finding beauty and art in everyday life, in common people doing their own business. And Pecker (one of the most beautiful characters I've seen on film) is all about that too. His photographs may look depressing, marginal or shocking but he took them to remember the people around him and how they live every single day being obsessed with what they love and adore: sugar, gay men, fashion or laundry rules. And, once again, that's what John Waters is all about!! For the first time, I think his soul and heart, more than just his wicked mind, is everywhere in the picture.

    "Pink Flamingos" may be for every John Waters fan his best movie but, for me, this one is his masterpiece. Focus and maturity, plus his usual wickedness create an splendid example of a great movie from a great filmmaker.
  • tguarneri
    February 15, 2008
    tguarneri
    Eddie Furlong and Lilli Taylor. what a combo
  • mikezillatron
    January 30, 2008
    mikezillatron
    "Pecker" is a funny word.
  • jaytray77
    January 19, 2008
    jaytray77
    I like both Edward Furlong & Christina Ricci I think this movie was alittle weird, but yet it was good. Not weird for the stars just weird in general.
  • 3lizab3thlov3s3ric
    December 31, 2007
    3lizab3thlov3s3ric
    I fuckin luv this movie. It's freakin hilarious and Edward Furlong iz hott n this movie!! XD
  • hayven666
    December 20, 2007
    hayven666
    Edward Furlong... yummy.
  • demonicbrittany
    December 13, 2007
    demonicbrittany
    I freaking Love John water. I don't care what it is. He directed it then I will like it
  • unclejess71
    December 13, 2007
    unclejess71
    Sometimes you have to get back at someone so they will open their eyes.
  • divinetrash
    December 10, 2007
    divinetrash
    Fun, funny and hilarious. Great cast led by talented Edward Furlong.
  • gurnles
    December 2, 2007
    gurnles
    perhaps the most mainstream of all of John Waters' movies. Pecker is the tale of young photographer who becomes the darling of the new york art scene. That, and hilarious things like little suzie going on sleepwalking sugar runs, and "shopping for others!!!" I've easily watche...( read more)d this 10 times on cable, and it's great and funny each time.
  • misfitsangel21
    December 1, 2007
    misfitsangel21
    dont u wish u had name like that?
  • NathanSwink
    November 3, 2007
    NathanSwink
    Beautiful use of one-dimensional characters. Perhaps the film-makers even make a point or two along the way.
  • jonrmcmahon
    October 31, 2007
    jonrmcmahon
    Waters's most conventional film turns out to be his best. Or easiest to relate to. Or something. Probably just Ed Furlong.
  • apmatte
    October 13, 2007
    apmatte
    As always.. twisted fun entertainment!
  • rednecksuperhntr
    September 25, 2007
    rednecksuperhntr
    DESCENT MOVIE, FUNNY, SOME BOOBIES LOL AND GOOD ENDING
  • cesarmarins
    September 18, 2007
    cesarmarins
    Furlong is an natural actor.
  • dandos04
    September 14, 2007
    dandos04
    MY MAZZY LOVES THIS MOVIE, SHE SAW IT WITH HER TIA THAT SAID, THAT THE LITTLE GIRL NAMED CHIRISSY IS MAZ NOW....LOL
  • dmseaofsin
    August 31, 2007
    dmseaofsin
    Wonderfully original. I loved it!
  • tallstory69
    August 21, 2007
    tallstory69
    He is such a nice guy.....after watching this tea bags will never be the same!!
  • YouCantStopTheBeat
    August 19, 2007
    YouCantStopTheBeat
    i live this film!its a john waters film!
  • thailurr
    August 6, 2007
    thailurr
    i watched pecker with high hopes and an adoring faith in mr. john waters.
    this makes me very disappointed. pecker has a good interesting storyline, some good humor, descent one-liners, and smart satire.
    but the arranging of this film is neither clever nor trashy. neither brillia...( read more)nt nor over the top.
    it's just a movie.
    John tries to throw in some of his cheesiness but it doesn't come off in the irreverent and freakish way a john waters movie is expected to be.
    the story is a good play on the art world but delivers bad performances American pie hi-jinks, and the worst film of john water's career.
  • marylanenalyram
    August 5, 2007
    marylanenalyram
    They're not allowed to show beaver!

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