When it comes to Weird Al Yankovic's music, I'm not exactly an expert. But if you know anything about him, you won't be surprised that this "biopic" is a pretty ridiculous parody of the genre. The humor, like Weird Al's songs, isn't particularly deep, but my god, did I laugh a lot. The core elements of any biopic are all present and accounted for, whether it's the complicated relationship with the parents, the underdog's early successes, or the artist's rise and fall.
However, I would have liked to see a little more nuance in the script at times. The cinematography is also rather average, but at least the songs are entertaining, as expected. Among the cast, leading man Daniel Radcliffe is especially convincing, as he fits the part perfectly. But the supporting cast is also quite strong, and some cameos manage to surprise as well. Thus, "Weird" is a complete success for me, provided you can relate to the real Weird Al.
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When it comes to Weird Al Yankovic's music, I'm not exactly an expert. But if you know anything about him, you won't be surprised that this "biopic" is a pretty ridiculous parody of the genre. The humor, like Weird Al's songs, isn't particularly deep, but my god, did I laugh a lot. The core elements of any biopic are all present and accounted for, whether it's the complicated relationship with the parents, the underdog's early successes, or the artist's rise and fall.
However, I would have liked to see a little more nuance in the script at times. The cinematography is also rather average, but at least the songs are entertaining, as expected. Among the cast, leading man Daniel Radcliffe is especially convincing, as he fits the part perfectly. But the supporting cast is also quite strong, and some cameos manage to surprise as well. Thus, "Weird" is a complete success for me, provided you can relate to the real Weird Al.