The Compleat Al

1985·Movie
1h 42min·NR
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Very funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Pop culture, a real life story, and show business

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

The Amazing and Almost-True Life Story of a Rock and Roll Legend!

The Compleat Al (a title parody/homage of the 1982 documentary ‘The Compleat Beatles’) is a mockumentary about the life of "Weird Al" Yankovic, the Grammy® award-winning master of musical parody and rock-and-roll comedy, from his birth to 1985. Although a mockumentary, it is roughly based on Yankovic's real life, beginning with his childhood years, his high school and college days, and up through his early-career rise to stardom. This semi-concocted chronicle also contains classic moments from AL-TV, footage from his trip to Japan, and a somewhat embellished version of how he received permission from Michael Jackson for "Eat It". And to top it off, The Compleat Al contains eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
Musical ParodyMockumentary Comedy"Weird Al" Yankovic80s Pop CultureBiographical SatireNostalgic HumorMusic Video ShowcaseWholesome EntertainmentClever Wordplay

Crew

Directed by:
Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey
Written by:
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey
Produced by:
Irina Irvine, Jeff Rosen
Composed by:
Pat Regan, Derek Nakamoto

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Compleat Al legally?

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Is The Compleat Al worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Compleat Al rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Compleat Al?

1 h 42 min

The Compleat Al runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Compleat Al based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Compleat Al in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Compleat Al?

2CAUS

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What tropes does The Compleat Al use?

Fictional CounterpartBreaking the Fourth WallLazy BumBig BlackoutAs HimselfChick MagnetGetting Crap Past the RadarStylistic SuckArtistic License – HistoryBorn in an ElevatorPortrait Painting PeepholePretty Fly for a White Guyand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Compleat Al, including Fictional Counterpart, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Lazy Bum.

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