Baby Jane?

This is a drag homage to the Oscar nominated 1962 film "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" with Bette Davis & Joan Crawford. I was laughing from start to ending credits but keep in mind, one really has to see the original to appreciate it. The production values are amazing for a low budget film but still its shot meticulously scene to scene with the melodramatic classic and this version is even more preposterous. In my opinion, "Baby Jane" is on par with the demented films of John Waters. I could not give this film a higher recommendation.

I loved this film. Like most people who are familiar with the original film, 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?", I wasn't expecting a high-quality film, but was expecting to be entertained - and that I was! Matthew Martin was the most impressive playing Bette Davis' role of Baby Jane. I laughed so hard, but at the same time was fascinated by Martin's portrayal of Baby Jane - imitating Bette Davis' unique mannerisms - he hit it spot on!!

To really understand this movie you'd need to have prior knowledge of Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and the original movie Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. This movie makes fun of all the above. For example: (1) in this film the bird's name is Vita, this is also the daughter's name in the Crawford movie "Mildred Pierce." (2) In the original Whatever Happened to Baby Jane film, during the movie review scene, the director had used real footage from a Bette Davis film. In this movie version, they dressed up the actor, and made fun of several Bette Davis Movies (such as All About Eve). (3) In the original the first time you see Crawford is in the room, watching one of her old movies (a real Crawford movie form her earlier years). In this movie, they did a spoof of "Mommy Dearest", a 1980's movie based on Joan Crawford, and her daughter. (4) In this movie Blanch talks about how she misses the designer clothes by Adrian. Adrian was a top fashion designer for MGM, and had designed several of Crawford's dresses.If you are aware of these subtle jokes then this movie is even funnier to watch. If you are not, then the movie still has funny moments that all audience members will enjoy, example: (1) the actor playing Jane, while driving, says "d- -n women drivers", this is a joke reminding the audience that this is really a man in drag. (2) In the original movie the pianist's name was Edwin Flag, in this version it is f - g."The beginning of the movie started off strong, with a lot of funny jokes/references. However, the middle of the film seemed to lag, and was not as funny. Towards the end the film's jokes picked up again, and regained my interest.This film is really for those of us who loved the original WTBJ, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford. However, if you have no prior knowledge of these actresses, at least watch the original WTBJ film....enjoy.

I just watched Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, which was terrible. Good, but terrible. I felt like watching something not depressing... so I naturally picked this. (It's free with Amazon Prime.) I recommend watching these movies back to back, you know, if you have a lot of time. The style of Drag is surprisingly similar to the acting style of the 1950's and early 60's. So Very Dramatic... It's not the worst movie I've ever watched. So, four stars for being funny, and at the same time creepy. Love that freaking doll.

Campy in all the right ways. Matthew Martin is a genius.The parody blends the original plot with the famous rivalry between Davis and Crawford.

This movie is just wonderful. If you are a fan of the original, you will adore this brilliant send up by Billy Clift. Starring Matthew Martin as the washed up and frazzled Baby Jane and J. Conrad Frank as the wheel~chair confined, yet still elegant, Joan, the movie draws you in and keeps you laughing, without any let~up.The entire cast is brilliant and they all give their most to their characters. Keklina, as the next snoopy next door neighbor, Mrs. Bates (cousin to the notorious 'Norman') and Lotta Boutte as the irrepressible, Elvira, and Mike Finn, as the opportunistic Edwin, are all standouts.This was a movie I saw and loved on Netflix, and once it was no longer carried on the streaming channel, I decided I just had to have a copy for myself.Don't let this movie get away. Once you see it you will want to own a copy to play for your friends.

I first saw Baby Jane? at its premiere at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, and have seen it again several times since. It's wonderful fun, and so many in the cast -- especially Matthew Martin and Mike Finn -- do such a hilarious job with it.What could have been simply a parody that gets tiresome after awhile takes on a life of its own and is elevated to something more under the watchful eye of Billy Clift.Mathew Martin is superb as Baby Jane, bringing both humor and poignancy to the part, but EVERYONE, even down to the audience reactions at the theatre with the young Baby Jane are hilarious if you get campy humor that pokes fun at itself while also walking a tightrope of being based in real emotion.I anxiously awaited the DVD and am glad to own it and to see it again and again. I am so looking forward to what Billy Clift and the cast do next.

"Baby Jane?" is a wonderful reward to fans of Drag and Old Hollywood. Part of the fun was the over the top parody performances, and the other part were the movie references - including "Mommie Dearest" which was based on the life of the actress Joan Crawford, and not an actual movie she starred in. Haha. Really enjoyed the comical reenactments and delivery.This movie would also be great for a group to watch. (A group that's familiar with "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.")

Just wonderful. A drag remake of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. Almost identical script to the original with just a small handful of amusing twists. If you liked the original movie and appreciate high camp, you will love this.