I have loved Weird Al, since I was a kid, and that love hasn't died. He has been called the "Court jester of rock 'n roll" and that title is well deserved. And this movie extends that title to film as well.
Just know that this movie is NOT a real biopic, it is a parody of biopics. A few nuggets of truth find their way into the script, but 98% of this film is made up for comedic affect.
The cast commits 110% to the absurdity and plays the comedy straight which heightens the jokes. Daniel Radcliffe embodies this fictional Al with bravado, pathos, machismo and sex appeal. Seriously.
Evan Rachel Wood commits wholeheartedly to her role as a very broad characterization of Madonna (which she knocks out of the park) making her character the quasi villain of the movie (no spoiler since Al mentioned that on a TV interview) and the rest of the cast fits perfectly into their respective roles.
And the pool party scene is a laugh riot between the cameos and the dialogue.
Eric Appel directed the film incredibly well for his first feature film from a script that both he and Al wrote.
Even if you are not a die hard Weird Al fan (like myself) but appreciate broad and silly humor (Monty Python, Zucker Brothers) you will LOVE this.
Truly a great comedy that should've had a theatrical release. Thank you Al, Eric, Roku and all involved for creating and releasing this.
Just know that this movie is NOT a real biopic, it is a parody of biopics. A few nuggets of truth find their way into the script, but 98% of this film is made up for comedic affect.
The cast commits 110% to the absurdity and plays the comedy straight which heightens the jokes. Daniel Radcliffe embodies this fictional Al with bravado, pathos, machismo and sex appeal. Seriously.
Evan Rachel Wood commits wholeheartedly to her role as a very broad characterization of Madonna (which she knocks out of the park) making her character the quasi villain of the movie (no spoiler since Al mentioned that on a TV interview) and the rest of the cast fits perfectly into their respective roles.
And the pool party scene is a laugh riot between the cameos and the dialogue.
Eric Appel directed the film incredibly well for his first feature film from a script that both he and Al wrote.
Even if you are not a die hard Weird Al fan (like myself) but appreciate broad and silly humor (Monty Python, Zucker Brothers) you will LOVE this.
Truly a great comedy that should've had a theatrical release. Thank you Al, Eric, Roku and all involved for creating and releasing this.