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4.0 out of 5 stars
good movie,
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This review is from: Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (Widescreen) (DVD)
I enjoyed watching it as I have Slapshot as well. I thought this one is actually better than the first one.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Too Bad,
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This review is from: Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (Widescreen) (DVD)
After reading the other reviews of this movie on Amazon, I was expecting a total and utter disaster. In addition, sizing a sequel against one of the greatest sports movies of all time is always a risk. What I experienced was much better than I expected but, of course, not of classic-quality status that the initial Slap Shot portrayed. The movie brings us up to date on the classic Chiefs from Charlestown in the modern day, once again struggling to keep their heads above water and their record above "basement" status. The current owner of the Chiefs feels that selling the team would benefit the players' exposure(s) as well as their bank accounts. In turn, the team is bought out by a mid-west business mogul who has no desire for the sport whatsoever. The result of the purchase is a 'Harlem Globetrotters-esque' type of family show, causing the Chiefs to be the "always losing" opponents against a superstar, preppy, pieced-together (ala' Globetrotter) hockey team. The story is the struggle with their true identy as a team, as well as the morality of a corporate-run business. The acting in the movie is so-so, with Stephen Baldwin leading the pack with his nonchalant, rather UN-energetic performance. However, watching the bonus section of the DVD revealed that a good amount of time was put into casting this movie. The casting comprised of a variety of actors who either had played hockey before or were tought to skate through coaches or even real NHL playbooks during the filming of the movie. Just as well, some professional players (such as Dave Babych - ex-Vancouver Canuck) were cast to either play a role or perform as various background players. In addition, the return of the ever-popular Hanson Brothers brought back their classic humor to the screen. Granted, the film is not a classic like the first Slap Shot. The humor is not as abundant, the story is not as interesting, and the acting is not top-notch. But, it is entertaining and the hockey itself is shot well with great on-ice shots. If you're looking for the award-winning status of the first movie, you won't necessarily find it here - but give it a spin - it's not as bad as the previous negative reviews are making it out to be.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unholy travesty,
By john macdonald (Wayne, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Slap Shot 2 Breaking the (VHS Tape)
This movie accomplishes the impossible: it makes Caddyshack 2 look like The Godfather Part 2. A complete waste of celluloid. Stephen Baldwin is at his absolute worst (which is saying something) as a washed-up ex NHL star who is now playing for and coaching our beloved Charlestown Chiefs. The Hanson Brothers are still on the roster, apparently so the team can meet the league quota for 50 year olds. I don't want to "ruin" the "plot twists", so you'll have to sit through it to find out. Must be seen to appreciate how god-awful it is. Gary Busey zombie-walks through his role as a right-wing media mogul who purchases the team and moves them to Nebraska. In a movie full of imposibilites, the most riduculous event is the hot female coach falling for Baldwin, who looks and acts like a complete dork throughout the entire movie. Don't purchase this piece of garbage, rent it instead. If you're a fan of the original movie, avoid this at all costs, unless you also enjoyed Blues Brothers 2.
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