The world belongs to the weird.|Sep. 08, 2022|USA|108 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Music
Description: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” is a 2022 film that humorously chronicles the life of Weird Al Yankovic, the unlikely MTV icon known for his family-friendly song parodies that have consistently charted in the Top 40 for decades. Starring Daniel Radcliffe and co-written by Yankovic and director Eric Appel, this mock biopic playfully exaggerates his journey from a sheltered youth to a celebrated rock figure.
The film cleverly mimics the clichés of traditional biographical dramas, turning Yankovic’s life into a comedic spectacle filled with absurd twists and fictionalized events. Whether it’s his mother discovering a Hawaiian shirt in his bed or his accordion being described as a “devil’s squeezebox,” every scene is crafted to entertain and amuse. The story even includes a playful nod to his creative process, as Al struggles to craft his famous parody of “My Sharona” over a sandwich.
“Weird” serves as a satirical take on the biopic genre, blending humor with absurdity to celebrate the eccentric legacy of Weird Al Yankovic.
Cast director: Eric Appel
Cast actor: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Julianne Nicholson, Quinta Brunson, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Will Forte, Patton Oswalt, Michael McKean
Original name: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story