Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

By SKillBot on 2001-09-10 14:22:37

From the trailers, I had been wanting to see this movie. My trip to the unenlightened lands of the south kept it away from me until last night. And during that time, I had read about how amazing this movie was, and how much people had enjoyed the adaptation of this off-broadway show. I was intrigued, yet I had no idea what I was getting into.

Think of Tommy. Much of this story is told with songs - all of which are gems. But sing, "Six inches forward and five inches back...I've got an angry inch! Angry Inch!" This story is quite different. Beneath the glittery makeup and crazy wigs, it's a story of someone searching for their other half. Any conventions of sex, type, race, and age are blurred beyond concern - leaving a very open perspective for one to ponder the meaning of life, or whatever. That's as deep as I'll go for this review. Apart from that, it's really funny and well acted. Especially for a debut director and a bunch of theatre people - it translates to the screen nicely.

Don't let the premise of this movie get in the way of your decision to see it. Go see it with your hetero friends, girlfriend, or favorite vibrating sesame street character. You'll have a good time.

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