In 2010, director Eric Appel and humorous site Funny or Die released a trailer that was meant to be just a joke. But, as we’ve seen in the past, jokes sometimes take on a life of their own. The existence of the original roku Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic it’s the latest example of those dreams that take flight, and it’s a starry beauty fueled by jokes. Part of the reason why Before the 2022 film it works so well because the parody biopic, co-written with Appel and Al Yankovic, helped star Daniel Radcliffe reach new heights of deranged madness.
Created last night as the inaugural selection of the The midnight madness of the Toronto International Film Festival align, Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic It really lived up to its name. The core tone is unchanged from the original Funny or Die short, and we see Weird Al’s parody version of Radcliffe embarking on a rise to fame and a hard fall through life. It’s everything you’d expect from a standard biopic, but Daniel Radcliffe’s officially licensed version of the artist who gave us classics like “My Bologna”, “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise” sets things up. Leads to madness. I could wait.
The decision to choose Radcliffe for his mastery of Tom Lehrer’s works also came at the right time. While the world will always know Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, his resume has recently been an effective progression to crazier, juicier roles. earn credits like Swiss army man, guns in cans and also the surprise success of 2022 The lost city gave the actor the opportunity to spread his wings with enormous manic energy. For reference, Radcliffe has aforementioned Strange as potentially rarer than Swiss army man and it’s a movie where he plays a talking corpse acting like a running watercraft through an intense fart.
Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic It should be considered a historic milestone in this regard, as the improved version of Radcliffe’s accordion genius is successful every time. Not even the scene where Al and his gang celebrate the instant success of “My Bologna” by destroying their apartment and, between them, it pushes things into the realm of “too far”.
Going too far in the included cameos and lines Strange it’s one of the biggest sins anyone can commit against this film. As audiences are guided through the wild ride that is the “untold truth” of the Weird Al musical dynasty, there are tons of comedic surprises and nonsense in the process.
In all of this, Daniel Radcliffe is 100% committed, dealing with all the madness that Al and Eric Appel can throw at the cast. If you really want to try the products before you go to Bizarre: the story of Al YankovicWatch the trailer provided below:
Radcliffe also finds an equally deranged personality in Evan Rachel Wood’s made-up version of Madonna, the woman who could destroy Al at the height of her peak. The scenes of the two going on various romantic dates are treated as seriously as it sounds, with Wood and Daniel Radcliffe feeding like true champions. Strange works just as well because all buy in Looney Tunesstyle antics that are intertwined all over. If you are convinced by Daniel Radcliffe’s Al, be prepared for what The perfect print of Evan Rachel Wood’s Madonna (opens in a new tab) contribute to this film.
best way to sum it up Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic is that this is the version of walk the line which would probably have been delivered by the Zucker brothers. It is a special mark of insanity that dates back to the manic days of Airplane! Yes the naked gun, where eagle-eyed or pointy-eared viewers will find something new to laugh at every time they look. What’s even more exciting is the fact that Strange looks set to become a new midnight blockbuster.
I can easily imagine people showing up at repertoire screenings, reciting Daniel Radcliffe’s serious and deadpan dialogue and singing alongside Al Yankovic’s classic sketches every week. This was already demonstrated last night when a flash mob dressed as Weird Al appeared outside the theater and performed great lip sync with “I Love Rocky Road”. As if that weren’t enough, the audience’s reaction to the film sealed the deal, with loads of cheers, songs and laughter that marked its world debut.
This is a special brand of comic madness that you can’t easily replicate, and Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic treats man as seriously as he treats himself. For Daniel Radcliffe, hitting that tone without breaking a sweat is a great honor to watch, and it will be incredibly exciting to see new audiences find out for themselves. Honoring this approach in his performance, Radcliffe puts a big cherry on this ice cream that truly embodies everything Al Yankovic has offered the world since day one. Through that lens, it’s the most fitting biopic ever made about his life and his times.
Bizarre: the story of Al Yankovic will premiere on The Roku Channel on November 4th. While it should make more appearances on the festival / convention circuit, hopefully it finally gets to those repertoire screenings you’ve always wanted. To be able to see Daniel Radcliffe indulge in selfish debauchery and free demonstrations of accordion skill is something that really needs to be seen with a crowd, especially after seeing the firepower he has in this madness. .
Source: Cinemablend
