The best movie you never thought you'd actually watch

Rating: 8/10 (23 July 2002)

Admittedly, I am a sucker for "finding yourself" movies, so I am predisposed to like "Hedwig." But that doesn't mean that it isn't a great movie. A lot more people should watch this than ever will, for fairly obvious reasons. To be honest, it's something that I usually wouldn't bothered with. But once you get past it being a movie about a transexual rock star you realize that "Hedwig" is about as touching a movie as they make. Besides featuring great songs, the movie features an EXTREMELY impressive acting job on the part of John Cameron Mitchell. He gives Hedwig (near) universal appeal and allows the audience to identify with her in a way that I wouldn't have thought possible. Given the absurd scenario presented in "Hedwig," most people will expect a zany musical. But this one is so much more...
Not everyone is going to like this film, but if you would ever contemplate renting this movie it means you should. It's original funny, and strangely moving. Even if you're not a vegan art student with a nose ring and pink hair.