• John Cameron Mitchell
as Hedwig
• Outstanding rock opera soundtrack • Great special features,
including a full-length documentary, commentary, deleted
scenes, select-a-song, and more
Cons
•
Film loses some of its manic energy in the transition
to the small screen
The Bottom Line - John Cameron
Mitchell's portrayal of Hedwig, a wigged-out, soul-searching
transsexual in the free world will touch your heart. The film
looses its oomp on the small screen, but the DVD has it's advantages
including a well done documentary about the origin of Hedwig.
Product Description
•
Rousing rock musical with "Rocky
Horror" rewatch appeal
•
Deleted scenes with optional filmmaker
commentary
•
Select-a-song feature
Guide Review
Glam-Rocking in the Free World
John Cameron Mitchell's directorial debut, based on the one man Off-Broadway
hit show, won 2001's Sundance Audience Award and Directing Prize,
and for a change, all the accolades are deserved. The film received
a lot of media coverage focusing on rock opera, Hedwig's extraordinary
array of blond wigs, and the fact that this is a transsexual movie,
but what sells it in the end is simpy the wonderful, wonderful title
character.
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