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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

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4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

This is a great film, and people who know how to connect with real folks understand that. For people who aren't raising teens or who just don't connect with kids, this movie may at first glance be trite and uninteresting. Take another look, because kids really CAN do this--it isn't just a cool idea for a film. What tugs the heart is watching it happen (plus the music is terrific). A variation on "To Sir With Love" or "Mr. Holland's Opus" or "Finding Forrester" or "October Sky"? Sure, I guess. But WHY do producers and directors keep creating these great films, and WHY do we keep loving them? In a time when the government wants us to hold schools and teachers "accountable" for the demise of our youngsters and our society, these stories show us what MANY real teachers--and students--are doing, and it gives us hope. Watch this movie and let these kids be real to you. Just knowing where your kids are and what they are doing isn't enough. Somebody (you?) will have to be there for them. THEN something good can happen.

I've read all of the reviews on SA2 and it is quite obvious this movie is not for everyone, however, if you enjoy "feel good " movies , this is for you. The storyline iis quite predictable, the acting is good , but the music is a delightful bonus,just wish there was more of it. I know that if I'm feeling a little down, I can pop in this movie and feel better.

I've seen it so many times I could almost play each part. In fact, it comes on this afternoon on Showtime. It's a continuing story of Delores Van Cartier aka Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg) who uses her gifts of music and determination to keep a school open as well as change the lives of all those her life touches. Great music, great humor and drama. Lauren Hill (pre-Fugees) is in this as well as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Monica Calhoun if you look really, really carefully. Buy it, enjoy it.
Hey, maybe you'll catch it on Showtime during one of it's airings. I'm positive when it's over, when you can finally stop yourself from humming one of the great tunes, and possibly put down your tissue (I cry EVERY TIME I see it)( and baby, I've seen seen it so many times that I've got ot turn it off when my husband comes home because he says "Are you watching that again?) You will say "I wish I had that movie!" So get it so you'll have no regrets!

In "Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit", Whoopi Goldberg returns as Sister Mary Clarence. This time, she and the sisters work in a San Francisco High School to save the school from closing down by truning their music class into a chior.

I never found this film to be just as funny as the first "Sister Act" movie. But there were a couple of great musical sequences, which ultimately saved this movie. Whoopi with the classic rock/soul medley in the opening and the kids chior singing "Joyful Joyful", which I found to be pretty good. I think the most important element about the second Sister Act movie was that several members of the kids chior went on to star in other movies, including Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alanna Urbach. But the most notable in the kids chior was future Fugees member and grammy award winner Lauryn Hill. Kathy Najimy, Mary Wickes, Wendy Makkena, James Coburn, Ryan Toy of the R&B group City High and Maggie Smith also star.

I have watched this movie over and over again and it never gets boring.I think that sister act and sister act 2 is absoloutly brilliant.There is a bit of everything,great singing,acting and best of all there is great comedy.I really enjoy watching this movie.I think that Whoopi Goldberg is a great actor along with the rest of the cast.I reccomend this movie because i'm sure you will enjoy watching it as much as i did.
GREAT MOVIE!

I was strongly moved by the singing especially at the competition at the end.super job Whoopi but also the great kids! waiting for number 3 Roz from Paris

This is one of the greatest movies ever! The critics just don't understand it. This is a classic kids movie, and you still like it when you get older. So what if it doesn't make any shocking statements? It's FUN!!! (ducktape...HELLO) The music is great and so is the acting. Lauryn Hill is in it; you can't go wrong with that! Not only that, but remember the scene where the kid sings "When Jesus Washed" and he gets all high? of course you do! Everyone does. How many movies can you name that have a scene that EVERYONE knows?

Yes, the movie is far-fetched, but that's true of all movies. Bottom line, the movie is enjoyable if you take it for what it is: fun, mindless, HARMless entertainment.

I've seen this movie and am glad to have a copy. Sister Act 2: BAck in the Habit can't and it will never be compared to the original one but the sequel has a distinct uniqueness and individual artistry to follow up for. Sister Mary Clarence, a music teacher is back again to teach young and talented kids at St. Francis School in San Francisco. The sisters need her help and they're running out of ideas on how to stop the school from closing down. Finally, with a lot of PATIENCE, help and lots of encouragements the students proved to everybody by joining the competition that they're not just bunch of kids but they can do GOOD things through MUSIC and TEAMWORK. My favorite part of the movie when they started performing "Joyful,Joyful" with Lauryn Hill doing the intro I was blewn away.

FANTASTIC sequel! Just as enjoyable, if not more, than the first! All of the musical numbers are glorious!! A successful sequel all the way!

This is an absolutely great movie! I don't know which is better, the music or the movie, but the music alone would make just about any movie worth it. Even if you hated Sister Act 1 (which I loved), you should at least rent this one for the music parts. I actually saw this one first - it got me hooked and I went back and watched the first one. I'm going to get the soundtrack as soon as I get some money. :) (I'm a college student = I'm broke)