Weird: The Al Yankovic Story parodies the biopic genre with over-the-top silliness. This brand of comedy is specific but often lands because it's so meta. However, the humor gets slightly stale because its nicheness boxes itself in. Once the trope deconstructions lose their charm, the film ups its outrageousness rather than its cleverness. The refreshingly goofy tone should carry viewers through, but the gimmick is undeniably spread thin. Meanwhile, Radcliffe and Huss play everything straight, Wood has fun, and the cameos ham it up. Overall, Weird's intentional stupidity will polarize some audiences, but most will find its self-awareness admirable.
Technically, Weird is reasonable. Its visuals add some movement, its editing gets satirically overdramatic, and the sound leans into corny lip-syncing. Still, those aspects are mostly basic. Conversely, the production design actively parodies celebrities, genres, and the 80s. The effects are surprisingly involved, providing a drug trip, a face melt, animation, and some action. Furthermore, the cast is deep, from leads to supports to abundant cameos. Finally, the music includes all of Yankovic's greatest hits, reminding viewers why he's so beloved. Ultimately, it isn't very artistic or meaningful, but Weird: The Al Yankovic Story offers satisfying laughs, wit, and magnetism.
Writing: 7/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 5/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 9/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 6.9/10
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