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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993 107 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.4
Music, Comedy
Director: Bill Duke
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Description
Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the sisters discover that the school is due to be closed by the unscrupulous chief of a local authority.
Budget:
$38M
US Gross:
$57.32M
Worldwide:
$57.32M
Starring
Whoopi Goldberg
Actor
Kathy Najimy
Actor
Maggie Smith
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1994
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is widely cherished as a nostalgic, feel-good musical that relies on Whoopi Goldberg's charismatic performance and a collection of standout musical numbers. While critics and some viewers note that it lacks the original film's narrative strength and creative spark, fans find the film's sincere, joyful energy and uplifting themes of success through music to be timeless.
| Acting | Whoopi Goldberg delivers a radiant and charming performance that serves as the essential anchor for the film's humor and heart. | |
| Score | The musical sequences, particularly the gospel performances, provide a powerful emotional energy that remains the film's most memorable feature. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast of students and nuns brings a sense of authenticity and warmth that resonates strongly with audiences. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely viewed as a weaker, less innovative retread of the original film's premise, often feeling like a rushed attempt to capitalize on the first movie's success. |