By what name was Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) officially released in India in English? It seems like it would have been remarkably easy for the Blu-ray to squeeze on this additional 7 minutes of standard definition video, so your guess is as good as mine as to why it didn't. I was like a boiled egg," Smith told The Times. Although Gottschalk has had a long career in the entertainment industry, you probably have not seen him on TV unless you're a big fan of German television. Her Career Began in the late 1970s. prostitute?) Suddenly, everyone is on-key and able to harmonically perform mildly religious adaptations of pop hits from Deloris' stage show. Rita's strict but well-meaning mother Florence refuses to let her attend, believing a musical career is a dead end as her husband died trying to chase fame. (With the way the film's crew and faculty cast members have been dying off, time is of the essence!) Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (PG Crisp discovers Mary Clarence is no nun and convinces Father Maurice to withdraw them from the competition. 1.85:1 Widescreen (DVDs Non-Anamorphic) Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. In the years following Sister Act 2, he played Johnny Verona in Double Rush and Fitz in Cracker: Mind Over Murder. "[15] Thomas Gottschalk appeared in Sister Act 2 as Father Wolfgang, who works as a cook at St. Francis Academy. Although not as successful as Sister Act, it still grossed $60 million in the United States and nearly $100 million worldwide. Musical Songs: Take Me to Heaven Fabulous, Baby! In a number of ways, it is more fun than its predecessor, which nonetheless may be the better film and is certainly more likely to be recognized for its comedic worth. Ralph has certainly stayed busy since Sister Act 2. Most of the original cast reprise their roles in the sequel, including Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Mary Wickes. 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). The choir performs before the school and receives a standing ovation. . She was previously married to Eric Maurice. It accurately captures the fashions, slang, and mannerisms of the time, when rap culture creeped into to the mainstream. Singing, rapping, choir, mischief (formerly). 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. December 10, 1993 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. Reviewed October 25, 2012. With Vince's hitmen (Robert Miranda and Richard Portnow) after her and shooting to kill, Deloris turns to the Reno police. Where Are The Cast Of Sister Act 2 Now? What Happened To The Teen "When I saw people struggle to appreciate what that took, I had to pull back and make sure I and my family were safe and good. The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. He will always be remembered as a hard-working actor who was consistently impressive on stage and on the screen. Deloris' boyfriend, the married gangster Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), has been stringing her along on plans for him to leave his wife. Maggie Smith, who played the Reverend Mother in Sister Act, returned to her role for the sequel. Crisp (James Coburn) planning to turn the facility into a parking lot and take an early retirement. 1.85:1 Widescreen (DVDs Non-Anamorphic) With Deloris leading the way, even Latin chants become fun. Though she had headlined some movies before, now she was having major projects tailored to her talents. Rita Kempley of The Washington Post called it "Shamelessly contrived pap. In 1994, Goldberg made history when she became the first black woman to host the Academy Awards. Upon its Memorial Day weekend opening, the fairly wholesome, highly entertaining Sister Act became a huge hit for Disney's Touchstone Pictures. Makenna has appeared in a wide variety of films since Sister Act 2. google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; Nuns: The Mighty Macs The Three Stooges Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season Text copyright 2012 DVDizzy.com. Sister Act Songs List: The Ronelles - "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave"/"My Guy"/"I Will Follow Him ('Chariot')", Fontella Bass - "Rescue Me", Dee Dee Sharp - "Gravy", Etta James - "Roll With Me Henry", Deloris and the Sisters - "Shout", "Homalone", C&C Music Factory - "Just a Touch of Love (Everyday)", Lady Soul - "If My Sister's in Trouble", "Bar Nun" 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. The nuns discover numerous trophies, revealing the school won the All-State Choir Championship multiple times in the past, and decide to enter them once again. Music by After shooting Sister Act 2, he returned to his role as Herman until the show aired its final episode in 1994. Though stripped of their existing French dubs on Blu-ray, the movies are joined by English SDH and Spanish subtitles, which unfortunately stop short of transcribing and translating song lyrics. I am better suited to appreciating this film than first-time viewers because it was one of around five movies that filled up a long play VHS cassette during a Free HBO Weekend sometime around the end of 1994. It's tough to imagine them ever looking better on Blu-ray or needing to. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. or as shown below. With reports buzzing about the production of Sister Act 3starting up, it's the perfect time to look back on Deloris's time at the fictional St. Francis Academy and find out what Goldberg and the rest of the cast have been up in the decades since the sequel. 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. Whoopi Goldberg's real-life daughter, Alex Martin, played one of the classroom kids in the movie. google_ad_type = "text_image"; Background Rita is the leader of a group of rowdy teenagers who attend St. Francis School. Michael Jeter played the flaky Father Ignatius in Sister Act 2. Coincidentally, Deloris attended this school in her childhood. Disney's catalog Blu-ray output this year has been kind of hit and miss, but you can certainly place both Sister Act movies in the hit column. [3][10], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 18% approval rating based on 38 reviews, with an average rating of 3.6/10. Rita Louise Watson may have an unruly spirit, but when Deloris catches her singing in a candid moment, she realizes that the young woman has a special gift. Rita Louise Watson may have an unruly spirit, but when Deloris catches her singing in a candid moment, she realizes that the young woman has a special gift. Najimy kicked off her acting career with the feminist play The Kathy and Mo Show, and she has continued working on similar projects, including creating the off-Broadway play Gloria: A Life, which chronicles the life of Gloria Steinem. Text copyright 2012 DVDizzy.com. In 1997, she played Jackie Framm in the family-friendly comedy Air Bud when her son finds a homeless golden retriever who learned how to play basketball during his time in the circus, she reluctantly agrees to adopt the talented dog. Unfortunately, Disney is one studio you can be assured will not do anything of the sort. Blu-ray: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (English); google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad3.html"; 'Sister Act' Cast: Where Are They Now? Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith **It's like Ask Science, but all questions and answers are written with answers gleaned from the universe itself. Although Hughes was primarily known for his work on Broadway, he continued working on films and in TV shows after Sister Act 2. The other friars trap Mr. Whoopi Goldberg dons the habit again to save her old . The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. It is riddled with clichs and the save-the-school-with-song plot feels straight out of 1935. "Sister Act " #2 Quiz | Sister Act | 20 Questions - Fun Trivia Afterwards, Rita is confronted by her mother, who now has a change of heart. Finally, take a self-reflecting look at Sister Mary's motto and how your students lives would change if they lived by it. Blu-ray & DVD Details Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. The school faces closure unless its reputation can be improved. In 2001, you may have heard his voice as Waternoose in the 2001 Pixar film Monsters Inc., while in 2002, he played Thunder Jack in the comedy Snow Dogs. Lt. Eddie Souther (Bill Nunn) offers her protection in exchange for testimony that will put Vince in jail for the long haul. Source 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. 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. IMDb page [12] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. It also requires Rita getting permission from her mother (Sheryl Lee Ralph), who forbids such singing, even confiscating Rita's tape recorder and headphones, preferring that she study and avoid the life of disappointment her late father led. Sister Act 2 Teaching Resources | TPT Maggie Smith: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 Becoming Jane Gnomeo & Juliet In 1992, Whoopi Goldberg starred in an unlikely role: a lounge singer who is forced to live life as a nun in a convent after being placed in the witness protection program. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110+1351145465"; Even though I haven't seen SA2 in at least fifteen years, I still remembered a good number of witty teen exchanges and banter. Deloris meets with another old friend, the Reverend Mother, who explains that the convent nuns now teach at the St. Francis Academy in San Francisco. But it can be the perfect springboard for superstardom. The actor, primarily known for Western films and action flicks, played Mr. But Hill was uncomfortable with her celebrity status. Next up was a role as Eduard Delacroix in the critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King'sThe Green Mile. Despite his shortcomings, he's ultimately supportive of the school choir. Not yet bothered by the then-standard fullscreen presentation, I revisited all those movies, including Andre and Mrs. Doubtfire, with some frequency. Here's where Hill's career took her after her breakthrough performance in Sister Act 2. [6][7] It starred Lauryn Hill in her breakout role, as well as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alanna Ubach, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Aug 20, 2010. "Inside Sister Act" (12:30) is a typical but good early-'90s promotional making-of featurette. girls in colorful early '90s garments off the street and into pew mid-Mass. Upon learning the school will close at the conclusion of the current term, Mary Clarence rallies the nuns and monks to find a way to improve the school to keep it open. 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. Watch Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Free Movies | Tubi He also returned to his supporting role as Eldin Bernecky, a house painter who spent more time giving advice than actually painting, on the comedy series Murphy Brown. Her friends, however choose to stay to avoid failure. Sister Act Songs List: The Ronelles - "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave"/"My Guy"/"I Will Follow Him ('Chariot')", Fontella Bass - "Rescue Me", Dee Dee Sharp - "Gravy", Etta James - "Roll With Me Henry", Deloris and the Sisters - "Shout", "Homalone", C&C Music Factory - "Just a Touch of Love (Everyday)", Lady Soul - "If My Sister's in Trouble", "Bar Nun"