Review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) by Dfw F — 27 Oct 2009
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) an original rock musical--indeed, according to its maker, a "post-punk neo-glam rock musical,". Adapted from an off-Broadway show, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is the end result of 6 years of character and idea evolution by creator John Cameron Mitchell.
Equal parts musical, mockumentary, and drama, the film pleases on all levels. Hedwig, born a boy named Hansel in East Berlin, fell in love with an American G.I. and underwent a sex-change operation in order to marry him and flee to the West.
Unfortunately, nothing worked out quite as it was supposed to - years later, Hedwig is leading her rock band on a tour of the U.S., telling her life story through a series of concerts at Bilgewater Inn seafood restaurants.
Her tour dates coincide with those of arena-rock star Tommy Gnosis, a wide-eyed boy who once loved Hedwig... but then left with all her songs. I loved this movie. John Cameron Mitchell electrifies the movie, with a performance that isn't a satire of glam-rock performers but an authentic glam-rock performance.
This film really rocks! John Cameron Mitchell may have written, directed and starred in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, but it's not about him, it's about Plato and German prostitutes. ha ha ha five stars.
This review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) was written by Dfw F on 27 Oct 2009.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has generally received very positive reviews.
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