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FULL WATCHALONG ~ SISTER ACT
🕑 Added 2025-03-02 16:46:47 +0000 UTCSister Act (1992) is proof that sometimes, the best way to lay low is to crank up the volume. Whoopi Goldberg stars as Deloris Van Cartier, a fast-talking lounge singer who finds herself on the run after witnessing a mob hit. The only safe place for her? A convent. Naturally. What follows is a pitch-perfect blend of comedy, heart, and gospel-fueled joy as Deloris—now disguised as Sister Mary Clarence—turns a tone-deaf choir of nuns into a full-blown musical sensation, much to the dismay of the convent’s stern Mother Superior (Maggie Smith, serving exasperation with Olympic-level precision).
This movie isn’t just about nuns singing Hail Holy Queen with unexpected soul; it’s about found family, redemption, and how sometimes the most unlikely people bring out the best in each other. Goldberg’s effortless comedic timing and natural charisma make Deloris both hilarious and genuinely endearing, while the supporting cast of quirky nuns (hello, Kathy Najimy and Mary Wickes) steal scene after scene. And when the music kicks in? Pure magic.
Equal parts fish-out-of-water comedy and uplifting musical romp, Sister Act is the kind of feel-good movie that never loses its charm. It’s got laughs, heart, and just enough irreverence to keep things interesting. And let’s be real—if this movie doesn’t make you want to belt out some Motown-infused hymns, you might need to check your pulse.
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tkitez (take it easy)
My mum worked for a catholic hospital when this came out and literally would not shut up about this movie. The only other movie she ever really got riled up, in a good way, about was Private Benjamin for reference.
Kevin Coughlin
Kevin has been there!
Stuck in the 90s
@13:20 I never been to Chicago. I am from Chicago. If you ever come visit Galloping Ghost Pinball and Galloping Ghost Arcade. The pinball building has 40+ pinball games. The arcade building has hundreds of cabinet arcade games. https://youtu.be/SoyKY7mvzTQ?si=ZY2z4E66NZFFggqf
Derek Smith
I was with the band for a church thing hog roast. N found the the main guy in the circle. Drinking Fucked up talking about trees. lol it was some how recorded revend Dennis lol. That's Real.
Derek Smith
Lol my talent was knowing who's holding in church. Bullshit camps, youth centers. game recognized game. Back then was wild. you could always get away thing with we're going to church. only to go meet up behind church to smoke n drink 🍸. Yep
Derek Smith
This makes me want to go. Rewatch Crybaby with Johnny Depp.
Stuck in the 90s
@17:20 was that guy in Spiderman. Yes. He is also Radio Raheem in Do the Right Thing and Duh Duh Man in New Jack City
