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Movie Description
SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT is the sequel to the surprise smash hit SISTER ACT. Whoopi Goldberg returns as Deloris Van Cartier, who, at the film's opening, has become a successful Vegas headliner, belting out undeniably cheesy medleys of R&B hits. The nuns she shielded her identity from in the first film arrive to beg her to help them revitalize their San Francisco Catholic school. Deloris is persuaded to put her Sister Mary Clarence costume back on and work with a bunch of undisciplined street kids as the school's music teacher.
Synopsis
SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT owes a lot to such films as BLACKBOARD JUNGLE and TO SIR, WITH LOVE, where a novice teacher has to find a way to reach impoverished, undisciplined street kids. The film contains some outstanding musical numbers and fine comic performances that make it worth seeing. It also has historical significance as the first Hollywood blockbuster sequel entrusted to an African American director, Bill Duke. Whoopi Goldberg stars as Deloris, who disguises herself as a nun again to teach music at a failing Catholic school. Among her students is Rita (singer/rap artist Lauryn Hill), a talented performer whose mother feels that music is a waste of time. Deloris whips her unruly class into shape and enters them into a state choir competition. Along the way she takes on the school's administrator (James Coburn), who seems determined to shut down the school and sell the land for a parking lot.
Film Notes
Director Bill Duke's film credits include "A Rage in Harlem."
Shot in Technicolor.
Available to rent in the UK.
Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.
Industry Reviews
"...The young cast has astonishing talent and energy."
Entertainment Weekly - p.39 - Ty Burr (01/21/1994)
"...Michael Jeter and Barnard Hughes supply nice supporting turns..."
Variety - Brian Lowry (12/20/1993)
"...[Featuring] a young cast with astonishing talent and energy..."
Entertainment Weekly - Ty Burr (12/17/1993)
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