He gave the film a B grade. It seems like it would have been remarkably easy for the Blu-ray to squeeze on this additional 7 minutes of standard definition video, so your guess is as good as mine as to why it didn't. Whoopi Goldberg: Ghost The Lion King Toy Story 3 Homie Spumoni For Colored Girls How to Stream Sister Act 2 Right Now (2020) | Heavy.com Each film gets a winning 5.1 DTS-HD master audio soundtrack as well, which are both clear improvements over their respective Dolby Surround and 5.1 DVD mixes. [47] Lizzo paid tribute to the film during her performance of "Juice" at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Crediting the fictional Joseph Howard for characters, this sequel attributes its screenplay to three real people: the Touchstone comedy stalwart team of James Orr and Jim Cruickshank (3 Men and a Baby, Tough Guys, Mr. Destiny, and later Jonathan Taylor Thomas' Man of the House) along with TV veteran Judi Ann Mason ("A Different World", "Good Times"). Issued in June as part of a wave of Broadway-inspired Blu-rays (the original movie was recently adapted into an award-nominated stage musical in London and Broadway) that also happened to coincide with the first film's 20th Anniversary, the two movies were treated to a 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD combo pack. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110+1351145465"; When they break into spontaneous, synchronized singing, Mary Clarence is inspired to turn them into a choir. //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; If I wanna quit the choir, it's my business. Crisp (James Coburn) planning to turn the facility into a parking lot and take an early retirement. There is little action, no danger, and quite a bit more music. That those recycled platters are factored into the list price here is mildly troubling. Today, you can catch Goldberg on TV almost every day, co-hosting the popular talk show The View. "I sacrificed the quality of my life to help people experience something that had been unreachable before then," Hill explained in an interview with Rolling Stone. [26] The film's popularity seemingly led to a spike in interest for "glee clubs and choirs"; becoming a precursor to similar productions such as Glee (2009-2015),[29] High School Musical (2006),[30] Joyful Noise (2012),[31] and Praise This (2023). Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit - Ending - YouTube DVDizzy.com Top Stories: 'Sister Act' Cast: Where Are They Now? Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. The standard Blu-ray case stacks the gray DVDs on the left across from the plain blue Blu-ray Disc. Love this track. Just as Deloris is about to move on with her life, she witnesses the Vince-ordered murder of his police informant driver. The cast while not as good as the original is still a great cast. Those two extras can also be found on Sister Act's unchanged DVD, along with a music video for Delores (sic) and the Sisters' so-early-'90s "Follow Him" (3:00) remix comprised purely of fitting film clips, the film's original theatrical trailer (2:01), and a Sister Act 2 home video trailer (2:01). Even though I haven't seen SA2 in at least fifteen years, I still remembered a good number of witty teen exchanges and banter. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 American musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. [56] After a Broad City cameo, in 2016 Whoopi expressed doubts about a sequel based on missing cast members, but said she thought it would be fun and likeable. Also when they learned the school will mostly close. Text copyright 2012 DVDizzy.com. In Sister Act 2, Deloris goes back to the Catholic . google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; This movie is in dire need of a class reunion, ideally for next year's 20th anniversary. Still, these tough, culturally diverse urban teens are no picnic. In that sense, this is kind of ahead of its time and probably more appealing to today's youth than it should be, even if they don't remember the days of Hip Hop Hooray arm waves and unironic "yo momma" jokes. The 3-disc set also includes both films on DVD with the same bonus features as previous releases. And in 1998, she released her solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which earned her five Grammy awards and was recently named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums of all time. Preceded by Touchstone Pictures She explored a new genre when she played Greer Thornton in the crime drama State of Play, and in 2019, she played Dorothy in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a fictional film based on the life of Fred Rogers. At least this one package gives you every one of the movies' discs from this century, even if the non-anamorphic presentations on the old DVDs still underwhelm. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. Maggie Smith: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 Becoming Jane Gnomeo & Juliet It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). Still, this is one of the finer entries to that subgenre usually played more dramatically. So? Mary Wickes: Sigmund and the Sea Monsters: Season One White Christmas The Hunchback of Notre Dame Directed by He taught math at St. Francis Academy. Issued in June as part of a wave of Broadway-inspired Blu-rays (the original movie was recently adapted into an award-nominated stage musical in London and Broadway) that also happened to coincide with the first film's 20th Anniversary, the two movies were treated to a 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD combo pack. Director: Emile Ardolino / Writer: "Joseph Howard" Gross revenue Loading. Those plans don't seem to come to fruition and soon, Mary Clarence's choir is to enter an all-state competition in Hollywood. I'm glad and a little surprised to find that these two light comedies hold up as well as I remember them. "I Will Follow Him" renders its object divine. Her Career Began in the late 1970s. 57 Posted by u/josewats 3 years ago Afterwards, Rita is confronted by her mother, who now has a change of heart. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 30, 1956 Add to list Those plans don't seem to come to fruition and soon, Mary Clarence's choir is to enter an all-state competition in Hollywood. Watch Sister Act 2 Movie Collection: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Photos 176 Top cast Edit Whoopi Goldberg Deloris Kathy Najimy Sister Mary Patrick Maggie Smith Mother Superior Barnard Hughes Father Maurice Mary Wickes Sister Mary Lazarus James Coburn Mr. The choir's version features a rap break and an interpolation of, The Edwin Hawkins Singers - "Oh Happy Day. [19] In 2023, the movie was named one of best musical movies of all time by Marie Claire. Here Within These Walls How I Got The Calling When I Find My Baby Do the Sacred Mass I Could Be That Guy Raise Your Voice Sunday Morning Fever Lady in the Long Black Dress Bless Our Show The Life I Never Led Sister Act Spread The Love Around It's Good to Be a Nun Haven't Got a Prayer. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). Goldberg's portrayal of Deloris Wilson (also known as her alias, Sister Mary Clarence) in the musical comedy Sister Act was both hilarious and heartfelt, and the film became a surprising success. both the musician's first and last solo studio album. [60] In December 2020, it was announced that Goldberg would be reprising the role of Deloris and serve as a producer alongside Tyler Perry.[61]. Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit After shooting Sister Act 2, he returned to his role as Herman until the show aired its final episode in 1994. Even the Pope schedules an appearance as part of his American visit. In the years following Sister Act 2, he played Johnny Verona in Double Rush and Fitz in Cracker: Mind Over Murder. With Vince's hitmen (Robert Miranda and Richard Portnow) after her and shooting to kill, Deloris turns to the Reno police. google_ad_height = 250; Opening with a spirited, more warmly received medley than the first film's equivalent (Deloris is now headlining in Las Vegas), this sequel sees three of the nun friends attending a show and joining Deloris on stage. In fact, Mary Clarence turns her one music class (and curiously it is only one music class she seems to deal with) into a choir. She meets the monks who also work at the school, including principal Father Maurice, math teacher Father Ignatius, grouchy Latin teacher Father Thomas, and the cook Father Wolfgang. I am better suited to appreciating this film than first-time viewers because it was one of around five movies that filled up a long play VHS cassette during a Free HBO Weekend sometime around the end of 1994. High School: Clueless The Princess Diaries Glee: The Complete First Season Prom Footloose 1990s: Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina Mrs. Doubtfire Full House: The Complete Seventh Season Disney's catalog Blu-ray output this year has been kind of hit and miss, but you can certainly place both Sister Act movies in the hit column. google_ad_width = 336; In addition to her work in Hollywood, Ralph also had a stint on Broadway when she joined the cast of Wicked as Madame Morrible. Each film gets a winning 5.1 DTS-HD master audio soundtrack as well, which are both clear improvements over their respective Dolby Surround and 5.1 DVD mixes. I remember finding SA2 especially quotable and rewatchable (this despite not having seen the original movie probably more than twice). Sister Act It's not as if the public expected realism from this franchise. Rita Louise Watson may have an unruly spirit, but when Deloris catches her singing in a candid moment, she realizes that the young woman has a special gift. google_color_text = "000000"; The Blu-ray's plain, bombastically-scored menu sets the cover image against an ethereal backdrop adapted from the original poster art. "I have been a feminist since I was 14 years old," Najimy told MetroWeekly. Future hip-hop rapper/singer Lauryn Hill, who would go on to greater fame with The Fugees and as a solo artist.. Singer Ryan Toby, who went on to be part of the musical group City High. Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. In the unlikely event that this isn't already crystal clear to you, yes, Sister Act 2 is an inspirational teacher movie. "Sister Act 2" opens in third", "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit movie review (1993) | Roger Ebert", "How did 'Sister Act 2' become a classic musical? A desperate Mother Superior has requested Deloris to work the same magic on the academy that she did on St. Katherine's. Produced by In fact, Mary Clarence turns her one music class (and curiously it is only one music class she seems to deal with) into a choir. Maggie Smith, who played the Reverend Mother in Sister Act, returned to her role for the sequel. In the midst of her busy acting schedule, Najimy welcomed her daughter, Samia, in 1996, and married her long-time boyfriend, Dan Finnerty, in 1998. But somehow, someway, this sequel remains highly appealing. Followed by Of particular note to Deloris is one of the students who gives her the most trouble. The first Sister Actmovie became a classic by introducing viewers to one of the most iconic scammers in cinema history: Deloris Van Cartier, aka Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg). In the final performance of Joyful, Joyful, as the camera crane hovers over the act then changes to a shot of Whoopi Goldberg conducting and dancing with the group you can clearly see a camera move into the dancers behind Whoopi before it cuts to the next shot. Sister Act (20th Anniversary Edition) & Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Review [44], Additionally, English singer Harry Styles has cited Ryan Toby's singing in the film as the primary source of inspiration for him to pursue a music career. Even the tough community gets a makeover (graffiti -> street artwork) in a music video-like montage set to C+C Music Factory's "Just a Touch of Love." The arrangement also includes rap lyrics written by Ryan Toby, and a bridge adapted from the chorus of Janet Jackson's 1986 single, What Have You Done for Me Lately. And she appears to be a negative influence on the nun friends she makes: shy, young, tiny, more casually habited redhead Mary Robert (Wendy Makkena) and large, cheerful Mary Patrick (Kathy Najimy). The old DVDs' menus aren't much less sophisticated, with their mostly silent and all static 4:3 screens. Her scene-stealing turn in Ghost was comedic dynamite,