5/5 An endearing film...
  by Ocean_villa
I grew up watching Sister Act in the 1990s. Although that time has passed, I still get drawn into it. It hasn't faded. Sister Act has an irresistible charm that is seemingly inescapable.

Why, you ask? After all, the storyline seems so simple - Whoopi Goldberg is Deloras van Cartier, a struggling Vegas lounge singer. One night she witnesses her boyfriend Vince and his men commit a murder. She escapes and heads to the police, who inform her that Vince is a mob boss they've been trying to put away for some time. But, any witness they have "disappears" (aka dies) before they can testify. Deloras, who was unaware of this fact, realizes that Vince will kill her if he has to, to prevent her from testifying. But Detective Eddie Souther (Bill Nunn) has another plan, hide Deloras in the one place Vince won't look: a convent. Deloras must pose as a nun in order to avoid being killed and while she's there, many changes take place.

What lies the key to this movie's success first off is the casting. Whoopi accurately combines comedy and drama here. She can be downright hilarious at times, such as when she's first put into the nun's robes. But she can also be emotional. For instance, during one of her many talks with the Reverand Mother (Maggie Smith) she tries to explain what they could do to make Mass more lively. Maggie Smith is perfectly cast. She counterbalances Deloras' antics as the head of the order. Initially she's apprehensive and irritated with Deloras'; but that begins to change. Kathy Najimy plays Sister Mary Patrick (the Happy Nun) and makes her character shine. Other notables are shy Sister Mary Roberts and the sarcastic Sister Mary Lazarus, who are both played by Wendy Makkena and Mary Wickes respectfully.

Another great thing about this film are how the characters progress. Deloras steadily influences the Church and in turn the Sisters influence her as well. Watching this is what makes it memorable. Seeing Deloras help the nuns with their failing choir and succeed always brings a smile to my face. Their performances at Mass are wonderful - all the women did a lovely job singing. (Aside from Makkena, who's vocals were sung by Andrea Robinson). But the pinnacle is the grand finale "I Will Follow Him" that the choir sings for the Pope. There's so much emotion in their voices. It makes for a performance that is unforgettable.

Deloras' dramatic conversation with the Reverand Mother is another such moment. The Reverand Mother was intially afraid of sending the Sisters outside the Church walls as the neighbourhood had become too dangerous. But, in doing this, she had forgotten her promise as a nun: to help others that were in need, even if they weren't of the Faith. Initially, she is sceptical of Deloras' "radical" ideas. But, she soon realizes that they're helping others by fixing up the neighbourhood and showing generosity - instead of being shut away from the world.

In turn Deloras is changed as well - she grows to respect the Sisters and how they live their lives. In the end she's shown as a much calmer person, who isn't afraid of anything that Vince may do to her. This is in stark contrast to the beginning where she's scared for her life.

The comedic moments give lots of laughs: especially when you see a bunch of nuns in a casino trying to "blend in" (trust me it will make sense when you see it) or when Deloras tries to say Grace and messes up.

In short, there are so many great moments that I can scarce write them all down. You'd better check this one out for yourself. Enjoy.

5/5 Fun movie...*possible spoilers*
  by Ashlyn Strobel
What a classic. I don't really like Goldberg but she was great in this movie. I loved her quirky personality and her no nonsense attitude. Something I noticed in the movie was that when Delores went to the police station in the beginning she tells the detectives that she overheard Vince say to Joey, "say goodnight joey" . But Delores barged in AFTER Vince said it and right when he shot Joey. So I was wondering how she could know that? Other than that, I absolutely loved this movie. The singing nuns were fun and I love how Vince's cronies change in the end and can't shoot her and how Delores and Reverend Mother seemed to have mended their differences. Vince was a snake, though. I hated that he used Delores AND he gave her his wife's fur coat! I don't care that it WAS purple mink. How tacky is that?
Definitely a keeper!

5/5 CLASSIC
  by KayJay Toledo (Bethesda,MD)
Was in the 11th grade when this movie came out and I should add that this was and is still a great Whoopi Goldberg film, amongst others. Must see

4/5 Appealed To The Masses
  by Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
I enjoyed this when it came out, just as millions of other folks did. It had a nice feel to it, good humor, great music and it didn't offend, from believer to atheist. It even had some action scenes. Many movies which combine genres (i.e. action and comedy) wind up successes. It's not a bad formula.

Although Whoopi Goldberg is the undeniable star of this movie, Kathy Najimy as "Sister Mary Patrick" almost steals the show as the bubbly nun. However, always a sucker for a pretty and wholesome face, I preferred Mary Wickes as "Sister Mary Lazarus." She had this shy countenance to her before blossoming with her voice. Maybe that's why she had the name Lazarus as her personality rose from the dead.

5/5 Whoopi: "ARRRGHHH I LOOK LIKE A PENGUIN!!"
  by marky77 (England)
LOVE Sister Act, a brilliant movie. Clever and funny and so good at chearing you up when you are down! You cannot watch this movie and not smile! Brilliant!

Vegas singer Delores (Whoopi Goldberg) walks in on her boyfriend shooting a man and subsequently must be placed in the witness protection programme. She is put in the last place anybody would ever look for her...a nunery! At first she hates it but eventually makles friends with some of the eccentric nuns and leads them in singing (with her jazzed up hymns).

A great movie, light-hearted and makes you feel good and as always Whoopi is great and funny! One of my favourite movies. Very highly reccomended.