Like most sequels that try to capitalize upon the success of their original, "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" feels rushed. Not that the movie wasn't decent (it was better than most sequels), it's just that compared to its predecessor it isn't quite what you'd hope for.
So, how did they get Deloris aka Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg) back into a habit and back into the San Francisco convent?
The local Catholic high school, St. Francis, was a failure. The staff of friar and nun teachers could not affect any kind of change in the students nor inspire them to learn. It was "To Sir, With Love" U.S. style (it wasn't quite as bad as "Lean on Me" and not nearly as bad as "Class of 1984" or "The Principal"). If the nuns could convince Deloris to teach the music class, just maybe her presence would bring about an entire culture change at the school.
Deloris stepped in and did what she does. She had some very talented students in her class with Rita Watson (Lauryn Hill) being the most talented.
SA2 had a modernized look, feel, and vibe to it. The musical numbers were outfitted to have a 90's hip-hop and R&B sound. Some of the older numbers were performed as well, but the youngsters added their own flavor to the music they performed. SA2 was not bad as a follow up, but I'm glad they stopped at one sequel.
So, how did they get Deloris aka Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg) back into a habit and back into the San Francisco convent?
The local Catholic high school, St. Francis, was a failure. The staff of friar and nun teachers could not affect any kind of change in the students nor inspire them to learn. It was "To Sir, With Love" U.S. style (it wasn't quite as bad as "Lean on Me" and not nearly as bad as "Class of 1984" or "The Principal"). If the nuns could convince Deloris to teach the music class, just maybe her presence would bring about an entire culture change at the school.
Deloris stepped in and did what she does. She had some very talented students in her class with Rita Watson (Lauryn Hill) being the most talented.
SA2 had a modernized look, feel, and vibe to it. The musical numbers were outfitted to have a 90's hip-hop and R&B sound. Some of the older numbers were performed as well, but the youngsters added their own flavor to the music they performed. SA2 was not bad as a follow up, but I'm glad they stopped at one sequel.