New: Father Hood & Life with Mikey Annie The Santa Clause (3-Movie Collection) Secret of the Wings Rock of Ages "I Will Follow Him" renders its object divine. Yeah, I did. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 American musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; google_color_bg = "FCFCFC"; The choir's version features a rap break and an interpolation of, The Edwin Hawkins Singers - "Oh Happy Day. google_color_url = "888DA3"; Sisters Act 2: Back in the habit: Rita Watson Scenepack Ruthlessfilmz 1.05K subscribers Subscribe 11K views 11 months ago No copyright intended!! Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Rita Louise Watson singing does not put food on the table." Sheryl Lee Ralph can't help but sing a different tune now that it's been 25 years since Sister Act 2 premiered. Upon the album's release, critics lavished praise on its sound and lyrics. [59] On December 7, 2018, it was confirmed that Regina Y. Hicks and Karin Gist were hired to write the script to Sister Act 3 for a release on Disney+. Blu-ray & DVD Details google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad9.html"; After shooting Sister Act 2, he returned to his role as Herman until the show aired its final episode in 1994. Deloris Van Cartier, the Reno lounge singer who smokes, drinks, swears, and commits adultery, is now Sister Mary Clarence, a Carmelite nun accepting the vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity. The all-region Blu-ray, including both Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, was released on June 19, 2012 with both films presented in 1080p. Rita disobeys, forging her mother's signature on the parental consent form to follow her dreams, leaving her mother an apologetic letter. 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Double Feature 2-DVD Set 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. Not nearly as good as the first SISTER ACT, but still entertaining! Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Songs List: Whoopi Goldberg - "The Mother of All Medleys" ("Love Child"/"Please Mr. Postman"/"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch"/"Stop in the Name of Love"/"Bad Girls"/"Nowhere to Run"/"I Will Follow Him"/"Can't Turn You Loose"/"Le Freak"/"Shop Around"/"Devil with the Blue Dress"/"Proud Mary"/"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"/"Mr. Big Stuff"/"The Hustle"/"We Are Family"/"My Guy"/"Shotgun"/"For the Love of Money"); Ron Johnson, Lauryn Hill and the Classroom Kids - "Who's Got the Flo", Whoopi Goldberg and the Nuns - "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)", Valeria Andrews and Ryan Toby - "Wake Up and Pay Attention", Alanna Ubach - "Love Boat (Main Title)", Hi-Five - "Never Should Have Let You Go", Tanya Blount and Lauryn Hill - "His Eye on the Sparrow", Ryan Toby with the St. Francis Choir - "Oh, Happy Day", Whoopi Goldberg - "Get Up Offa That Thing", Whoopi Goldberg and the Nuns - "Dancing in the Street", The Rock Theatre Group - "In the Still of the Night", The Rock Theatre Group - "Barbara Allen (Traditional)", The Chapman College Choir - "Ode to Joy", "Lord, Send a Revival"; Ryan Toby, Lauryn Hill, Devin Kamin, Ron Johnson - "Joyful, Joyful" ("What Have You Done for Me Lately"/"It's Me Again God"/"O.P.P. 1 hr 47 min PG Comedy A Las Vegas showgirl-turned-singing nun becomes a run-down Catholic school's only hope of reviving its music program and keeping its doors open. Naturally, she'll need to pose as a nun in order for the administration to accept her as a faculty member (the school is evidently not big on background checks). Yo, Rita! Bill Duke Sister Act (With the way the film's crew and faculty cast members have been dying off, time is of the essence!) 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). I counted them! I imagine that everyone who wasn't under the age of 18 in 1993 probably greatly preferred the first movie, while that youth demographic found more to enjoy in this sequel. At least it remembers where you left off if you didn't finish a movie viewing. It is the sequel to the 1992 film Sister Act, and is loosely based on the life of Crenshaw High School choir instructor Iris Stevenson. That much hasn't really changed, with today's notion of pop frequently being classifiable as hip hop. //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s Her Career Began in the late 1970s. When the class breaks out in spontaneous singing, showing their true potential, Mary Clarence decides to turn the class into a choir. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; This. [44], Additionally, English singer Harry Styles has cited Ryan Toby's singing in the film as the primary source of inspiration for him to pursue a music career. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit: Songs from the Motion Picture Soundtrack: Buy CD at Amazon.com }; Sister Act (20th Anniversary Edition) & Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Review, Buy Sister Act & Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit from Amazon.com: CLOSING THOUGHTS Theatrical Release: May 29, 1992 / Running Time: 100 Minutes / Rating: PG / Songs List google_ad_format = "336x280_as"; Nostalgia alone isn't making me overlook the sequel's faults; it still strikes me as just a fun movie. Whoopi Goldberg's real-life daughter, Alex Martin, played one of the classroom kids in the movie. DVDs previously released on their own: Sister Act (November 6, 2001) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (January 18, 2000) What's next for Najimy? google_ad_width = 300; Come here! So far-fetched was Sister Act's premise that screenwriters could invent any reason imaginable to get Deloris Van Cartier back among the nuns. director of photography Film Editing by Casting By Aleta Chappelle . Sister Act 2 is able to get beyond the concept that drove much of the first film's laughs and just revel in these characters we've already warmed to. google_ad_height = 250; 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. This 2 Movie Collection's Blu-ray exceeds high expectations with its stunning feature presentations and meets low ones with its selective supplements. Crisp in a closet to prevent him from interfering. While she knows that Rita is talented, Florence worries that she'll be chasing an impossible dream if Rita tries to succeed as a singer. Mother Superior (Harry Potter's Maggie Smith) has grave doubts that this fast-living, fast-talking witness can blend in. That those recycled platters are factored into the list price here is mildly troubling. The collection baskets are suddenly overflowing. As you know, the faces of the reviewers were very different than the viewers. The choir has already left for the competition, so the friars pile into their old van and race to confront Mary Clarence. She explored a new genre when she played Greer Thornton in the crime drama State of Play, and in 2019, she played Dorothy in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a fictional film based on the life of Fred Rogers. Wickes had already voiced Laverne in the Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, singing "A Guy Like You." In 2000, he went into retirement, briefly getting back in front of the camera to make an appearance in the documentary The Making of Tron. has Najimy and Makkena in full nun regalia dancing (and Wickes scowling) alongside the short-lived three-women R&B group featuring 9.9's Margo Thunder. The 1.85:1 presentations are clean, sharp, vibrant, and detailed. google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; These songs include: Aretha Franklin scored a worldwide hit single from the film's soundtrack with "A Deeper Love," and backup vocals are provided by Lisa Fischer. The New York native then starred on A League of Their Own, Judging Amy, Oliver Beene, Listen Up, The . Crisp convinces the local diocese to agree. Like Reverend Mother before him, Father Maurice finds himself in conflict with Mary Clarence and her unconventional ways, but Reverend Mother reassures Father Maurice that Mary Clarence's presence will help. 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). Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Lt. Eddie Souther (Bill Nunn) offers her protection in exchange for testimony that will put Vince in jail for the long haul. 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. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). 53 What actress played Sister Mary Lazarus? His final film, Be Cool, was released posthumously a year after his death. Thomas Gottschalk earned his role as Father Wolfgang by winning a bet against Whoopi Goldberg on his German entertainment show Wetten, dass..?. There is also a lot more of what I want to call "flava." "[26], Rotten Tomatoes referred to the film as a landmark for diversity for films released in its time, and a showcase of "representation in mainstream American film". "[14] Rita Louise Watson is a supporting character who appears in the 1993 sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Sister Mary Lazarus says "Now wait a minute!" The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. 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. None of those vehicles fit as perfectly as the blockbuster 1992 comedy Sister Act. Release Date: June 19, 2012 / Suggested Retail Price: $26.50 (Reduced from $29.99) On the whole, both are highly satisfying. 107 mins Hill herself acknowledged the historic nature of her win when she accepted the award, telling the Grammy audience, "This is crazy, 'cause this is hip-hop music, you know what I mean? google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad13.html"; 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Double Feature 2-DVD Set, As many past recipients could tell you, winning a supporting actor or actress Oscar doesn't always launch or boost a career. Makkena played Sister Mary Robert the youngest nun in both Sister Act and Sister Act 2. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sister Act 2 is so utterly dated, but not in a bad way. The consensus states: "Sister Act is off-key in this reprise, fatally shifting the spotlight from Whoopi Goldberg to a less compelling ensemble of pupils and trading its predecessor's sharp comedy for unconvincing sentiment. As always, Disney gives Blu-ray a slightly sour aftertaste by not supporting bookmarks or automatically resuming playback. Still, this is one of the finer entries to that subgenre usually played more dramatically. Rita is an exceptionally talented singer with a rebellious side although she rarely pays attention in class, she's a natural when it comes to the choir. google_ad_width = 160; Because this is a movie, there must be some conflict. The choir takes to the stage, Rita performing a solo before the choir perform an urban contemporary gospel rendition of "Joyful, Joyful", with hip hop choreography. Nostalgia alone isn't making me overlook the sequel's faults; it still strikes me as just a fun movie. The choir wins the competition. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; : MovieDetails In Sister Act 2, Rita Watson (Lauren Hill) has practiced her mom's name on several scrap pieces of paper before forging her mom's signature. In one of the fastest turnarounds for a sequel not shot simultaneously or planned in advance, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit reached theaters before the end of the following year, 1993. Categories. 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. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. In that sense, this is kind of ahead of its time and probably more appealing to today's youth than it should be, even if they don't remember the days of Hip Hop Hooray arm waves and unironic "yo momma" jokes. You might wonder why she has to blend in and play the part of a disciplined convent nun. "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. Sister Act 2 wasn't as charming as the first, but if you're bored and you have nothing else to do this film will do just fine. Especially since the then-16-year-old Lauryn Hill catapulted into stardom selling over 19 million records worldwide on her debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn . Deloris Van Cartier (also known as Sister Mary Clarence) is the main protagonist of Sister Act and its sequel. DVD: Sister Act: Dolby Surround 2.0 (English); Sister Act 2: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English); Both: Dolby Surround 2.0 (French) Both Sister Act movies are feel-good escapist fun that has brightened many a childhood and sick day over the past twenty years. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 30, 1956 Add to list Mother Superior decides to channel Deloris' musical background into bettering the nuns' choir. She comes across unruly and rude like her friends, and butts heads with her tutors, especially with Deloris (Sister Mary Clarence). That requires a fundraiser with more singing. Pages of their textbooks are crumpled up and stuck to the ceiling and they treat the period like free time. More. But when she finally sees Rita perform, she has a change of heart. Cast: Whoopi Goldberg (Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence), Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Barnard Hughes (Father Maurice), Mary Wickes (Sister Mary Lazarus), James Coburn (Mr. The Blu-ray opens with menu-inaccessible trailers for The Odd Life of Timothy Green and "Castle": The Complete Fourth Season, and an anti-smoking truth spot. She married Pennsylvania State senator Vincent Hughes in 2005, and in 2012, she published her memoir, Redefining Diva: Life Lessons From the Original Dreamgirl. Upon its Memorial Day weekend opening, the fairly wholesome, highly entertaining Sister Act became a huge hit for Disney's Touchstone Pictures. Singer-Actress Janelle Mone cited Hill's performance as a source of inspiration for her acting career. The experience is divine", "Whoopi Goldberg Wants Nicki Minaj & Lizzo In 'Sister Act 3', "Bill Duke on 'Deep Cover,' 'Sister Act 2,' and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the '90s", "Wayne, Garth Party On at the Box Office Movies: 'Wayne's World' sequel pulls in an estimated $14.2 million to push "Mrs. Doubtfire" into second place. Gottschalk began acting in the 1970s, but today, he doesn't play any characters onscreen instead, he's known for hosting game shows. google_color_text = "000000"; The album won Hill five Grammys, including the coveted Album of the Year award, a first for any hip-hop album. They have come to Las Vegas to beg her assistance. 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. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (PG - 1993) challenges students to evaluate Sister Mary's inspirational methods to completely transform a classroom. Later, she starred as Mavis. 57 Posted by u/josewats 3 years ago Even the tough community gets a makeover (graffiti -> street artwork) in a music video-like montage set to C+C Music Factory's "Just a Touch of Love." Sister Act 2: Rita Singing Scene Dezmond Harris 5.89K subscribers 1.8K views 3 years ago Lauryn Hill Singing Scene from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) We reimagined cable. This is among the best looking 1080p video I've seen for live-action movies from this era. Each movie maintains its filmic look, complete with a tiny bit of grain. Those two extras can also be found on Sister Act's unchanged DVD, along with a music video for Delores (sic) and the Sisters' so-early-'90s "Follow Him" (3:00) remix comprised purely of fitting film clips, the film's original theatrical trailer (2:01), and a Sister Act 2 home video trailer (2:01). ", If their first album was a dismal failure, then their second album, The Score, was the polar opposite. She's rumored to have an upcoming role as Ms. Taylor in the romance film Cooking4Luv, and she's currently working on a pilot for the series Harlem's Kitchen. qacct:"p-caylC79f5NIGI" Reference: Quiz: "Sister Act" #1 . Scan this QR code to download the app now. In "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit," the Emmy-nominated actress portrayed the role of Lauryn Hill's mother, Florence Watson, an overprotective parent who wants her daughter to pursue a. //--> Smith is an extremely dedicated actress she continued working while fighting breast cancer for two years. Write persuasive letters to Rita's mom when she forces Rita to quit . Produced by google_ad_width = 160; google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; DVDizzy.com | DVD and Blu-ray Reviews | New and Upcoming DVD & Blu-ray Schedule | Upcoming Cover Art | Search This Site Sadly, Hughes died in 2006 at the age of 90. In addition to her work in Hollywood, Ralph also had a stint on Broadway when she joined the cast of Wicked as Madame Morrible. He began hosting the show in 1981, and finally retired from the job in 2011. Its $140 million domestic gross (the equivalent of a staggering $270 M today) bested all but two summer releases, the sequels Batman Returns and Lethal Weapon 3. Just as Deloris is about to move on with her life, she witnesses the Vince-ordered murder of his police informant driver. Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure. [56] After a Broad City cameo, in 2016 Whoopi expressed doubts about a sequel based on missing cast members, but said she thought it would be fun and likeable. Mother Superior (Harry Potter's Maggie Smith) has grave doubts that this fast-living, fast-talking witness can blend in. google_ad_format = "300x250_as"; But don't colleges eat up extra-curricular activities on students' applications, such as group activities including ones with large amounts of groups. 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. 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. While the film didn't earn the same kind of positive reception as the original, audiences still enjoyed the second installment. The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. ** Use in-universe knowledge, rules, and common sense to answer the questions. In the unlikely event that this isn't already crystal clear to you, yes, Sister Act 2 is an inspirational teacher movie. Hudson also name the film along with Goldberg as inspirations for her to pursue a career in music. The choir confronts Mary Clarence about being a "Las Vegas showgirl." Mary Clarence responds, "I am not now, nor have I ever been, a 'Las Vegas showgirl.' I am a headliner." Read more about this topic: Sister Act 2: . In the original film, she led the choir at Saint Katherine's Convent before Deloris steps in and takes over. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. She watches from afar Mary Clarence and her friends practicing choir, seeing an interest in participating. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Songs List: Whoopi Goldberg - "The Mother of All Medleys" ("Love Child"/"Please Mr. Postman"/"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch"/"Stop in the Name of Love"/"Bad Girls"/"Nowhere to Run"/"I Will Follow Him"/"Can't Turn You Loose"/"Le Freak"/"Shop Around"/"Devil with the Blue Dress"/"Proud Mary"/"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"/"Mr. Big Stuff"/"The Hustle"/"We Are Family"/"My Guy"/"Shotgun"/"For the Love of Money"); Ron Johnson, Lauryn Hill and the Classroom Kids - "Who's Got the Flo", Whoopi Goldberg and the Nuns - "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)", Valeria Andrews and Ryan Toby - "Wake Up and Pay Attention", Alanna Ubach - "Love Boat (Main Title)", Hi-Five - "Never Should Have Let You Go", Tanya Blount and Lauryn Hill - "His Eye on the Sparrow", Ryan Toby with the St. Francis Choir - "Oh, Happy Day", Whoopi Goldberg - "Get Up Offa That Thing", Whoopi Goldberg and the Nuns - "Dancing in the Street", The Rock Theatre Group - "In the Still of the Night", The Rock Theatre Group - "Barbara Allen (Traditional)", The Chapman College Choir - "Ode to Joy", "Lord, Send a Revival"; Ryan Toby, Lauryn Hill, Devin Kamin, Ron Johnson - "Joyful, Joyful" ("What Have You Done for Me Lately"/"It's Me Again God"/"O.P.P. Issued in June as part of a wave of Broadway-inspired Blu-rays (the original movie was recently adapted into an award-nominated stage musical in London and Broadway) that also happened to coincide with the first film's 20th Anniversary, the two movies were treated to a 2 Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD combo pack. Naked City Season 1. google_ad_type = "text_image"; var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; [13], Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times rated it 2 out of 4 and wrote "What's strange about Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is that it abandons most of what people liked about the first movie and replaces it with a formula as old as the hills. Upon its Memorial Day weekend opening, the fairly wholesome, highly entertaining Sister Act became a huge hit for Disney's Touchstone Pictures. A desperate Mother Superior has requested Deloris to work the same magic on the academy that she did on St. Katherine's. Likewise unupdated, Sister Act 2's DVD retains its two bonus features, its original theatrical trailer (2:07) barely differing from the other disc's video trailer and some meaningless trailer-less "Film Recommendations", neither of which the packaging bothers to mention. Conceived by first-time writer Paul Rudnick, pitched to and rejected by Bette Midler, reworked by half a dozen scribes including Nancy Meyers, Carrie Fisher, and Robert Harling, and ultimately credited to non-entity "Joseph Howard", Sister Act is a classic high-concept fish out of water tale. google_ad_client = "pub-9732201945510416"; google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad3.html"; "Mary Clarence" has trouble adjusting to the demanding work, unappetizing food, and early hours (lights out at 9 PM and waking up at 5 AM) of her new calling. It accurately captures the fashions, slang, and mannerisms of the time, when rap culture creeped into to the mainstream. Mary Lazarus, Mary Patrick and Mary Robert come to see her there. Captain Kangaroo - A Rare 1961 Show, Co-Starring Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit & More. Alternating between full color and artsy black & white, this is a real throwback and an essential companion to the film. Even the tough community gets a makeover (graffiti -> street artwork) in a music video-like montage set to C+C Music Factory's "Just a Touch of Love." Not yet bothered by the then-standard fullscreen presentation, I revisited all those movies, including Andre and Mrs. Doubtfire, with some frequency. 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. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110+1351145465"; 1990s: Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina Mrs. Doubtfire Full House: The Complete Seventh Season The collection baskets are suddenly overflowing. DVD: Sister Act: Dolby Surround 2.0 (English); Sister Act 2: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English); Both: Dolby Surround 2.0 (French) After starring in Sister Act 2, Goldberg voiced Shenzi in the beloved Disney movie The Lion King and played Buckwheat's mom in the comedy The Little Rascals. Language Cookies help us deliver our Services. Like those two films, Sister Act's success would inspire continuation, only a lot more quickly. At the championship, the choir is intimidated by the competition and considers quitting, but they change their mind after Mary Clarence sternly lectures them, reminding them how far they have already come. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110"; The other monks lock Mr. The soundtrack is better than the actual movie, but that's true with most movies these days. The convent life and secondary nuns from the first movie have been replaced by high schoolers. Students, nuns and friars work to restore the school's decrepit music room, and the class begins to practice extensively. Only two years after the release of Sister Act 2, Wickes passed away after suffering complications following surgery. "I Will Follow Him" renders its object divine. That can only mean that it's time for that opening threat to resurface, as Vince and his goons use a Reno PD leak to discover Deloris' whereabouts. But somehow, someway, this sequel remains highly appealing. It is the sequel to the 1992 film Sister Act, and is loosely based on the life of Crenshaw High School choir instructor Iris Stevenson. The music video for Lady Soul's "If My Sister's in Trouble" (3:59), a song barely heard in the film,

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