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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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MPAA RATING: R for sexual content and language
Starring John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Michael Pitt, Andrea Martin, and Stephen Trask
Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theatre hit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of an 'internationally ignored' rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love. (Fine Line Features)
| GENRE(S): | Musical |
| WRITTEN BY: |
John Cameron Mitchell (also play)
Stephen Trask (music and lyrics) |
| DIRECTED BY: | John Cameron Mitchell |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 11, 2001 Video: December 11, 2001 Theatrical: July 20, 2001 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 95 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
John Cameron Mitchell was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as the title character.
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 50 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dominick C. gave it a10:
The extraordinary talent that made this movie - writing, acting, music, visuals - and the humor, gives an exuberant feel with a wish that it would just go on and on. Makes most movies look like trite sad amateur hour same-old flops.
Pat C. gave it an8:
Extremely entertaining project. It succeeds in creating a world where transvestite/transsexual behavior is normalized, a kind of "Tommy" meets "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." The sublte implication is that such behavior often results when a father is forced away from his son and left in the sole care of a dysfunctional mother. I'm one of those people who believes such behavior is contagious and that society should not be put in a position to condone it, but I support both the even-handedness and audacity of this film.
Clay gave it a10:
One of the most tenderly made films ever. John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is part love story, part comedy, part tragedy and 100 percent Rock and Roll Musical. Mitchell plays the lead roll of Hedwig with bravura, soul, and wreckless abandonment of what anyone thinks. This is a film for anyone who looking for love, has been in love, or fallen out of love. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll watch it again and again. The replay value is astonishing considering there is fantastic costuming, amazing songs, various storyline angles and just plain memorable fun. Truly one of the best movies I have ever seen. Deeply touching and emotional you won't be disappointed.
Joseph K. gave it a10:
Only few films seem so right that you could say with confidence that they are near perfect. Not a beat missed,and thats not only reffering to the music. Questions of this films significance will be anwsered with 20 or so years of aging, though films like these are timeless, it is only a matter of time before enough people would agree it is a sure musical classic.
Tim gave it a10:
I laughed, I cried, I sang along...what more do you want from a movie?
Kitty D. gave it a10:
This movie is my life, end of story
Felix Q. gave it a9:
This encompases all I want in a movie musical. The quirkyness and sincerity combined make this absolutely amazing. This is one of the rare movies that can competently compete on several different levels, in many genres. It's out there and wacky, but also sensitive and it respects it's own ludicrous characters enough to give them the film they deserve. Not in everyone's tase, I'm willing to bet- I think this one requires a very open mind and broad taste, but once you get into a rhythm on this one, it's addictive.
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