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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

2010Movie3 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A campy, hopeful comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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A film that's sure to sweep next year's Academy Awards.

A fictional biographical film about ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic that parodies other films based on musicians.

Feels like

  • Musical Biography Parody
  • Satirical
  • Homage to Biopics
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Self-Aware
  • Eccentric
  • Fast-Paced
  • Musically Driven
  • Campy

Cast

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Directed by
Eric Appel
Written by
Eric Appel

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Facts

March 22, 2010 · 3 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
March 22, 2010
Runtime
3 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Celebrity Casualty, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, Lampshade Hanging +9

  • Celebrity Casualty
  • Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Real-Person Cameo
  • Suddenly Always Knew That
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Running Gag
  • Nothing but Hits
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Polka Dork

12 of 129 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story worth watching?"

Questions about Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 8).

Will Weird: The Al Yankovic Story make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

What tropes does Weird: The Al Yankovic Story use?

Celebrity CasualtyImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyLampshade HangingReal-Person CameoSuddenly Always Knew ThatDrowning My SorrowsRunning GagNothing but HitsLeaning on the Fourth WallThe Un-RevealAward-Bait SongPolka Dorkand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 tropes for it, including Celebrity Casualty, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, and Lampshade Hanging.