** Use in-universe knowledge, rules, and common sense to answer the questions. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Disney Wiki | Fandom Just for entertainment Not claiming any parts. In 2004, he passed away at the age of 49. Mother Superior decides to channel Deloris' musical background into bettering the nuns' choir. Among the students is the ringleader Rita Watson; preachy Ahmal; rap artist Frankie; Sketch, who sleeps a lot due to heavy work; and fashionable Maria. Mother Superior decides to channel Deloris' musical background into bettering the nuns' choir. [6][7] It starred Lauryn Hill in her breakout role, as well as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alanna Ubach, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Text copyright 2012 DVDizzy.com. The sequel shows a little more grain, with the slightly lacking shots of its inspired end credits forgivable based on their optical nature. That can only mean that it's time for that opening threat to resurface, as Vince and his goons use a Reno PD leak to discover Deloris' whereabouts. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (PG Set track as current obsession. Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. 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. Accepting director duties from the old and traditional Mary Lazarus (Mary Wickes), Deloris instantly transforms the choir. Coburn made his final appearance on screen with a guest spot as Slaughterhouse Sid Perelli in the TV series Arli$$. I remember finding SA2 especially quotable and rewatchable (this despite not having seen the original movie probably more than twice). google_color_bg = "FCFCFC"; Najimy also appeared in the comedy Rat Race as Bev. BONUS FEATURES, MENUS, PACKAGING and DESIGN "And feminism dedicates itself to the equality and respect of all people." Accepting director duties from the old and traditional Mary Lazarus (Mary Wickes), Deloris instantly transforms the choir. Timed Quiz Game. Because of this, Rita keeps her musical talent in the dark and not pursuing a music career. 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. Although she released the album MTV Unplugged No. And with her Daytime Emmy win for Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel in 2002, Goldberg became one of 16 entertainers to achieve the coveted EGOT collection in other words, she's won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Produced by Nostalgia alone isn't making me overlook the sequel's faults; it still strikes me as just a fun movie. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 American musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. google_ad_width = 336; The experience is divine", "Whoopi Goldberg Wants Nicki Minaj & Lizzo In 'Sister Act 3', "Bill Duke on 'Deep Cover,' 'Sister Act 2,' and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the '90s", "Wayne, Garth Party On at the Box Office Movies: 'Wayne's World' sequel pulls in an estimated $14.2 million to push "Mrs. Doubtfire" into second place. Loading. Mary Lazarus, Mary Patrick and Mary Robert come to see her there. The choir performs before the school and receives a standing ovation. google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad13.html"; Here's where Hill's career took her after her breakthrough performance in Sister Act 2. The preservation of these bonus features is one upside to the studio not taking the effort to strip down the DVDs to a state exaggeratedly inferior to the Blu-ray. Just as Deloris is about to move on with her life, she witnesses the Vince-ordered murder of his police informant driver. That is until Mary Clarance encourages her to embrace what she loves doing. 107 mins Musical Songs: Take Me to Heaven Fabulous, Baby! Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The sequel shows a little more grain, with the slightly lacking shots of its inspired end credits forgivable based on their optical nature. Rita Louise Watson is a supporting character who appears in the 1993 sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. She watches from afar Mary Clarence and her friends practicing choir, seeing an interest in participating. The Blu-ray's plain, bombastically-scored menu sets the cover image against an ethereal backdrop adapted from the original poster art. That requires a fundraiser with more singing. Whoopi Goldberg: Ghost The Lion King Toy Story 3 Homie Spumoni For Colored Girls Buy Sister Act & Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit from Amazon.com: Blu-ray + DVD 2-DVD Set. Mary Wickes: Sigmund and the Sea Monsters: Season One White Christmas The Hunchback of Notre Dame //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s, top of the review That requires a fundraiser with more singing. They have come to Las Vegas to beg her assistance. She did a funny and touching job, and the movie was a surprise hit. 1990s: Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina Mrs. Doubtfire Full House: The Complete Seventh Season Like Reverend Mother before him, Father Maurice finds himself in conflict with Mary Clarence and her unconventional ways, but Reverend Mother reassures Father Maurice that Mary Clarence's presence will help. The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. google_ad_width = 160; Sister Mary Lazarus says "Now wait a minute!" The album won Hill five Grammys, including the coveted Album of the Year award, a first for any hip-hop album. Blunted on Reality was an inauspicious debut for the band. 20th Anniversary: Lessons from 'Sister Act 2' - J.Says Online With Vince's hitmen (Robert Miranda and Richard Portnow) after her and shooting to kill, Deloris turns to the Reno police. qacct:"p-caylC79f5NIGI" The movie also attracted a much younger audience towards gospel music as well as helping to boost the musical career of actress Lauryn Hill. Deloris' boyfriend, the married gangster Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), has been stringing her along on plans for him to leave his wife. Makenna has appeared in a wide variety of films since Sister Act 2. In most TV broadcasts, the ending sequence of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is chopped off in order to keep the movie in its two hour time slot. Florence Watson, played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, is skeptical of her daughter Rita's interest in pursuing a musical career. After the nuns find trophies seeing the school had won the state choir championship before, they and Mary Clarence enter the choir in the competition, with Father Maurice's unwilling permission. 54 While Deloris was asleep in her room, how many times did Mary Patrick knock at her door? Rita, look, we got a real shot. has Najimy and Makkena in full nun regalia dancing (and Wickes scowling) alongside the short-lived three-women R&B group featuring 9.9's Margo Thunder. They followed it up with The Score in 1996. The standard Blu-ray case stacks the gray DVDs on the left across from the plain blue Blu-ray Disc. : MovieDetails In Sister Act 2, Rita Watson (Lauren Hill) has practiced her mom's name on several scrap pieces of paper before forging her mom's signature. Crisp convinces the local diocese to agree. Sister Act 2 is so utterly dated, but not in a bad way. google_color_text = "000000"; Suddenly, everyone is on-key and able to harmonically perform mildly religious adaptations of pop hits from Deloris' stage show. Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Mary Wickes also reprised their roles in the sequel.[4][5]. which practically everyone around the world saw and appreciated. 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. Speaking to VladTV about the album in retrospect, Michel said, "I mean, eventually it went gold, but if you're talking about when it first came out. It's tough to imagine them ever looking better on Blu-ray or needing to. 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 Sister Act 2, Robert Pastorelli played Joey Bustamente. Not nearly as good as the first SISTER ACT, but still entertaining! That much hasn't really changed, with today's notion of pop frequently being classifiable as hip hop. I'm still doing that.". Reference: Quiz: "Sister Act" #1 . He's the sweet but somewhat incompetent man who leads the staff of friars at St. Francis Academy. Each movie maintains its filmic look, complete with a tiny bit of grain. On the whole, both are highly satisfying. The fate of the school is in his hands, and he even discovers Deloris's secret past but before he can interfere with her plans, she brings home a win for the choir at the big competition. google_color_bg = "FCFCFC"; 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. She was a nightclub lounge singer, but after she witnessed her mobster boyfriend commit murder she went into hiding at a run-down convent, passing off as one of the nuns. Sister Act & Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray Mother Superior (Harry Potter's Maggie Smith) has grave doubts that this fast-living, fast-talking witness can blend in. 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. Still, the domestic gross of $57 M was enough to put this sequel among the top 20 movies of 1993 and undoubtedly enough to turn a healthy profit. This is among the best looking 1080p video I've seen for live-action movies from this era. While she knows that Rita is talented, Florence worries that she'll be chasing an impossible dream if Rita tries to succeed as a singer. 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. "Inside Sister Act" (12:30) is a typical but good early-'90s promotional making-of featurette. Crisp, the Reverend Mother states that the competition entry was his idea, and that the diocese must have another "hot spot" position for him"we cannot let such a prize bull be put out to pasture". Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. Lauryn Hill was still years away from becoming an international pop success when she played Rita Watson in Sister Act 2. Reforming this class takes a little more effort than improving St. Katherine's choir but it's a similar process. The class rebuilds the music room and becomes a successful choir under Mary Clarence's guidance, with Rita returning to become a lead singer alongside Ahmal. He returned to his role as Buzz Richman on the family drama Blossom until 1994, and in 2000, he played Henry in the film adaptation of the musical The Fantasticks. DVD: Sister Act: Dolby Surround 2.0 (English); Sister Act 2: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English); Both: Dolby Surround 2.0 (French) Reviewed October 25, 2012. google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; Love this track. The two Sister Act movies may not have been among the lucky few titles Disney treated to DVD upgrades, but they clearly have sold enough copies for the studio to take the trouble to releasing them to Blu-ray. I'm no lawyer, but it seems like if characters are singing words that have character and plot implications, the hard of hearing ought to know. Oliver Wood With Vince's hitmen (Robert Miranda and Richard Portnow) after her and shooting to kill, Deloris turns to the Reno police. In Sister Act 2, Rita Watson (Lauren Hill) has practiced her mom's name on several scrap pieces of paper before forging her mom's signature. The lively numbers immediately spark a rise in church attendance, even hilariously leading four (homeless? Whereas the first Sister Act focuses on Deloris' comedically mismatched relationships with the nuns of Saint Katherine's (including everyone's favorite, Sister Mary Patrick), the sequel sees her taking on her Sister Mary persona again to mentor the students in St. Francis' music program. He gave the film a B grade. Greatest Medley Ever Told - Whoopi Goldberg & the Ronelles, Get Up Offa That Thing/Dancing in the Street - Whoopi Goldberg, Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) - Whoopi Goldberg & the Sisters, His Eye Is on the Sparrow - Lauryn Hill & Tanya Blount, Musical revivals including Sister Act: Back In The Habit are discussed on. Shortly after the choir leaves, Mr. This 2 Movie Collection's Blu-ray exceeds high expectations with its stunning feature presentations and meets low ones with its selective supplements. So enquiring minds want to know. Rita walks out when Mary Clarence informs the students that they will have to earn their grades. Nuns: The Mighty Macs The Three Stooges Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season I'm no lawyer, but it seems like if characters are singing words that have character and plot implications, the hard of hearing ought to know. 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Double Feature 2-DVD Set Rita is an exceptionally talented singer with a rebellious side although she rarely pays attention in class, she's a natural when it comes to the choir. DVDizzy.com Top Stories: Its $140 million domestic gross (the equivalent of a staggering $270 M today) bested all but two summer releases, the sequels Batman Returns and Lethal Weapon 3. No inserts, slipcovers, or reverse side artwork is found here. During her latest performance, she is reunited with her friends, Sisters Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, and Mary Lazarus, who are in the audience. 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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 am a headliner.". Deloris Van Cartier, the Reno lounge singer who smokes, drinks, swears, and commits adultery, is now Sister Mary Clarence, a Carmelite nun accepting the vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity. DVDizzy.com | DVD and Blu-ray Reviews | New and Upcoming DVD & Blu-ray Schedule | Upcoming Cover Art | Search This Site External links The film was not as successful as Sister Act. The Blu-ray opens with menu-inaccessible trailers for The Odd Life of Timothy Green and "Castle": The Complete Fourth Season, and an anti-smoking truth spot. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit: Songs from the Motion Picture Soundtrack: Buy CD at Amazon.com However, as culture critic Hannah Giorgis noted in an essay in The Atlantic, no controversy has been enough to tarnish Hill's legacy: "She is perhaps the only female artist whose accomplishments in this case, the creation of Miseducation have granted her access to a title most often assigned to men: genius.". The Blu-ray's plain, bombastically-scored menu sets the cover image against an ethereal backdrop adapted from the original poster art. But it can be the perfect springboard for superstardom. 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). Everything is grand. She has been Married to Vincent Hughes since July 30, 2005 a Pennsylvania state senator. Legendary music critic Robert Christgau called it "so beautiful and funny its courage could make you weep," and Selwyn Seyfu Hinds of Spin said the group delivered "politically relevant narratives, good-time vibes, and sheer hip-hop whip-a** without sinking into didacism and formula." Still, these tough, culturally diverse urban teens are no picnic. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. google_color_url = "888DA3"; google_ad_height = 250; //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s The other friars trap Mr. Mr. The 1.85:1 presentations are clean, sharp, vibrant, and detailed. How to Stream Sister Act 2 Right Now (2020) | Heavy.com I imagine that everyone who wasn't under the age of 18 in 1993 probably greatly preferred the first movie, while that youth demographic found more to enjoy in this sequel. "I Will Follow Him" renders its object divine. Next up was a role as Eduard Delacroix in the critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King'sThe Green Mile. It was not the churches, but the community centers that had these choirs"; further adding "So here were non-Christians in Japan saying that they wanted to sing just like the nuns in the movie. 57 Posted by u/josewats 3 years ago google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; It accurately captures the fashions, slang, and mannerisms of the time, when rap culture creeped into to the mainstream. Even the Pope schedules an appearance as part of his American visit. In 1994, Goldberg made history when she became the first black woman to host the Academy Awards. girls in colorful early '90s garments off the street and into pew mid-Mass. //--> This 2 Movie Collection's Blu-ray exceeds high expectations with its stunning feature presentations and meets low ones with its selective supplements. It is the sequel to the 1992 film Sister Act, and is loosely based on the life of Crenshaw High School choir instructor Iris Stevenson. Admittedly, there probably aren't all that many fans out there clamoring for such a gathering, but hopefully at least one entertainment magazine will think to attempt a photo shoot. google_ad_client = "pub-9732201945510416"; She reluctantly agrees. Rita disobeys, forging her mother's signature on the parental consent form to follow her dreams, leaving her mother an apologetic letter. That is a tad unbelievable, but knowing how averted the studio is to reissuing live-action catalog, it's not surprising that the HD masters haven't been deemed worthy of using to author new DVDs. It is riddled with clichs and the save-the-school-with-song plot feels straight out of 1935. This movie is in dire need of a class reunion, ideally for next year's 20th anniversary. He believed that it was unfair to the contributions of Jean and Michel, but Hinds also acknowledged that "Lauryn Hill is one of the best MCs in hip hop today.". With the original film's director Emile Ardolino (Dirty Dancing) moving onto the Macaulay Culkin version of The Nutcracker and the Bette Midler version of Gypsy (before dying quite suddenly and young from AIDS complications in November of 1993), Bill Duke, an actor who had recently graduated from a decade of directing television, assumed the helm. Like those two films, Sister Act's success would inspire continuation, only a lot more quickly. So, in 1993, Goldberg and some of the other cast members got back together to make Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. She had a recurring role as Maggie Foster on the series George through 1994, and shortly after, she began playing Dee Mitchell on the popular family comedy Moesha. Initially, the students are dismayed and object to her proposal. [45] EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson dressed up as Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg) during a Halloween episode of her daytime talk show The Jennifer Hudson Show. google_ad_format = "336x280_as"; girls in colorful early '90s garments off the street and into pew mid-Mass. Watch Sister Act 2 Movie Collection: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. To thwart Mr. Mary Clarence responds, "I am not now, nor have I ever been, a 'Las Vegas showgirl.' var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; 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 film received extremely negative reviews from critics, as it earns a 7% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sister Act 2 wasn't as charming as the first, but if you're bored and you have nothing else to do this film will do just fine. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; So I was surprised, but not shocked, because they didn't get us at the time. 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. English It grossed $57.3 million in the United States and Canada[9] and $67.3 million internationally for a worldwide total of $124.6 million, against a $38 million budget. It was also a breakout role for several young performers: The film is popular for its (often altered) gospel songs and R&B classics and soul versions of church hymns. 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. She is known for her roles in Moesha (1996), Its A Living (1980), and Instant Mom (2013). These two transfers boast great picture quality. //--> Though she had headlined some movies before, now she was having major projects tailored to her talents. At the time of filming, he was already playing Herman Stiles on the comedy series Evening Shade. [Sister Act 2] Something I fail to understand about Rita's mother's rant Archived post. 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). With Deloris leading the way, even Latin chants become fun. With Vince's hitmen (Robert Miranda and Richard Portnow) after her and shooting to kill, Deloris turns to the Reno police. Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season, Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. While there isn't much in the way of directionality or striking sound effects, musical numbers are lively, especially SA2's rousing All-State performance. Michael Jeter played the flaky Father Ignatius in Sister Act 2. It is riddled with clichs and the save-the-school-with-song plot feels straight out of 1935. Sadly, Hughes died in 2006 at the age of 90. You might wonder why she has to blend in and play the part of a disciplined convent nun.
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