Hedwig and The Angry Inch Has Touched My Heart and I Call It Love

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2015)

John Cameron Mitchell wrote and starred Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the musical opened Off-Broadway in 1998. The soundtrack was created by Stephen Trask. The show a considerable number of important awards, resulting in a movie with a same name three years later. John C. Mitchell also starred and directed it.
Most of the actors and actresses use outfits and lots of make-up, the people responsible for turning visually the cast into the characters did an incredible work. Those which stand out are Hedwig with the clothing, make- ups and wigs along with Miriam Shor portraying a man, Yitzhak, it's barely noticeable that a male character is being played by a woman. There're some scenes which were filmed using different, but still interesting, angles and techniques, providing an artistic tone and making the movie more unique. Regarding the musical presentations, there're both recorded audio and live performances. John C. Mitchell preferred that way instead of just having lip-sync shows to the passion and energy of the songs do not go unnoticed.
Behind the make-ups, costumes, wigs and musical performances, there's a story which isn't just shallow and empty, but has certain depth, which induces you to think, talking about the search of love and your self- acceptance. Due to her strong personality and charisma, Hedwig affects you right from the start. As the film goes on, you get to know more about her and by the end you probably will very emotional and sympathized with her. John Cameron Mitchell did an outstanding performance to bring Hedwig to life, he succeeded in passing the whirlwind of emotions that Hedwig had as a result of her difficult and traumatic life.