Hedwig and the Angry Inch - New Line Platinum Series

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Summary: Hedwig And The Excellent Review
Review: Saw the film & show, in Edinburgh. Very dynamic & emotional film, exploring Hedwig's search for her other half (from Palto's theory of the gods splitting us into seperate people - the origin of love). After having a botched gender change, to escape from East Berlin with her sugar daddy, Hedwig tells her story. The music is excellent and has an outstanding performance from John Camerin Mitchell. Must See.

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Summary: So many emotions, so little time
Review: I went into Hedwig not having seen the play it was based off of or knowing much about the plot. I came out in a state of awe. This movie has enough in it to make you laugh, cry, and dance before the final credits roll. The story follows Hedwig, played with incredible skill and talent by John Cameron Michell, as he searches for love, companionship, and identity in the world of rock and roll. It's sounds cliche, but it is really anything but. I was simply engulfed in this lush world of powerful lyrics and beautiful imagery. The movie just kind of fills you with this hope and love of life despite the calamities. You can't help but connect with Hedwig and his plight, especially when he shows such a mastery of wit and humor. The songs themselves are works of art, with the lyrics tell of the love and pain that so many people struggle to express. Hedwig shares his tale with you, and all I can do is thank him for it.

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Summary: Independent Flick redeems Hollywood
Review: After six months of mostly dreck, along came Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the best movie release (so far) for 2001. The movies is brilliantly co-written, directed and performed by John Cameron Mitchell. The offbeat story begins with great humor and upbeat energy and unfolds to reveal the story of not just a cross-dressing rocker but the deepest yearnings and trials we all face as human beings. Compassionate, witty, touching and insightful this movie also ROCKS. The music is wonderful and I ran out and bought the CD immediately (this from a die-hard opera fan). I've seen it twice and plan to buy the video. It does what art should, it uplifts, transforms and revivifies and thrills with great talent. Thank you for this movie.

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Summary: hedwig & the angry inch
Review: The main reviewer appears to be stuck in the 1950's, as this movie is actually very cleverly done. Granted there are some lapses in flow, the story really sucks you in and Mitchell is indeed a very dynamic performer. I saw this not expecting a whole lot, and was totally blown away. Great movie!

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Summary: Brilliant, funny, excellent music, and moving
Review: Forget Priscilla ! You'd better think "Bowie" "Glam Rock" "Punk"... Excellent music, beautiful story, so inventive and creative... Just saw it at an avant premiere in paris france and preordered it now. This guy is talented as the actor and director... I can't wait for his next movie...

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Summary: Deliciously tacky
Review: Deliciously tacky movie version of John Cameron Mitchell's brilliant Broadway show isn't pulled off as easily on film, as it gets a bit too excessive in its last third, but its lead is such a dynamic star that it is worth a good look. Telling the story of an 'internationally ignored' rock star transsexual who, following a botched sex-change operation, now has the 'angry inch' of the title, Mitchell as director uses too many silly animated sequences to tell the charming story of how Hedwig travelled from East Berlin to America only to have all her songs stolen from her by her once best friend Tommy Gnosis, a teenager who is now an international rock star. The highlight of the film, and the mainly memorable aspect of it, is the fantastic collection of songs written by Stephen Trask, that are all toe-tapping and will stay in your head for days.

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Summary: Hedwig not only ROCKS but has heart!!
Review: This movie will make you dance, cry and laugh. A beautiful and creative story that will touch you somewhere deep inside and you will never forget.

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Summary: One of the best movies of the summer!
Review: Though funny on a different level than I expected, which was hardly laugh-out-loud, Hedwig and the Angry Inch stretches the imagination of filmmaking. The writer, actor, musician, drag queen of Hedwig is absolutely incredible. The songs are better than great, the band rocks, and the characters and disjointed plot are intensely original. I can't accurately describe the experience of seeing a movie so bold and magnificent with kick -ss rock music that tells the story, as with Hedwig. After you see this, it's almost irresistible not to buy the soundtrack.

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Summary: Not just silly stuff
Review: Although this is one of the most fun movies I've ever experienced, it should no way be compared to Rocky Horror's campy fluff. Hedwig has lessons to teach us about acceptance, anger, denial, love, and the "self," and all of these themes are masterfully shown in a fun musical setting that will really affect you as well as let you have a great time at the movies. The best movie of 2001; pure art.

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Summary: I EXPECTED TO WALK OUT ON THIS ONE, BUUUT!!
Review: Say, what!! An angry inch indeed. This movie will become a cult flick along with 'Rocky Horror' and a few others. Cameron was devastating as Hedwig, and the rest of the crew were great. Really liked the songs, but couldn't quite get all the words. As it took my concentration away from the screen.
Parts of the jerking gyrations in some of the stage numbers reminded me of some fast-moving-numbers in Moulin Rouge. I will have to rent it and or buy it to really be able to get those words right. As it was;
I was the only one in the theater who was laughing out loud. Or maybe I couldnt hear the others above my own...the colors were vivid and if u can see it in an auditorium type theater and sit up in the back..to be able to take it all in. I gave this a ****star rating.
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