The Bottom Line
The darling of the festival circuit, "Bubba Ho-Tep" finally makes it way to DVD absolutely jam-packed with bonus features. Watch it once without the commentary, and then for a whole different experience, be sure to watch it again with 'The King' commentary on. You won't find a better commentary track anywhere else.
Pros
- Something New, Different, and Fun
- Bruce Campbell as Elvis and Ossie Davis as JFK - Enough Said
- Loaded with Bonus Features
Cons
- None Worth Noting
Description
- 2 Deleted Scenes: 'Hallway' and 'The Ladies Room'
- Footage from the Temple Room Floor
- Joe Lansdale Reads 'Bubba Ho-Tep': Writer Lansdale reads from the short story
- "The Making of Bubba Ho-Tep": Behind-the-scenes footage with the actors and crew dissecting the film
- "To Make a Mummy": Detailed look at the rubber suit and the process of creating Bubba Ho-Tep
- "Fit for a King": Clothing Bruce Campbell as Elvis
- "Rock Like an Egyptian": The music of "Bubba Ho-Tep"
- Photo Gallery, Music Video with Composer Brian Tyler, Theatrical Trailer, and TV Spot
- Audio Commentary by Director Don Coscarelli and Bruce Campbell
- Audio Commentary by 'The King'
Guide Review - "Bubba Ho-Tep" DVD Review
“Bubba Ho-Tep” asks you to believe Elvis lives, John F. Kennedy is alive but he’s been dyed black and his head is full of sand, and there’s a soul-sucking mummy creeping around the rest home where both famous figures reside. You know, just by reading that premise, you’re in for something interesting when you sit down in front of “Bubba Ho-Tep.”
Bruce Campbell is The King and the legendary actor/director Ossie Davis is JFK. Both actors are incredible, the script is first-rate, and Don Coscarelli's direction creates an atmosphere of suspended belief enabling audiences to get into the spirit.
Is this a horror movie? A comedy? A touching drama? Put a check mark in front of 'All of the Above.' This is one of the funniest movies in years, it's intelligent, and it's a great - as Bruce Campbell puts it - ode to old people.
