05-25-2009, 05:17 PM
...someday, these must be merged.
OK, so the sequel is a true sequel, taking up right where part 1 left off, which was really no where. Same cast for the most part, although everyone from the original is reduced to phoning it in from so far away that even Verizon doesn't hit. Thankfully, Robin's part is cut down considerably (never did buy him as Teddy - come on, Mork as Teddy?) Still, it gives Stiller plenty of chances to be neurotic, which is all we really ask of him. The schoolplayground repartee stuff is great, especially a nightwatchman vs. nightwatchman duel that had me flashing back to the days of LB, ED and DM at the ol' MQ6. The premise is still absurd, so much so that T found a gaping hole from the logic (or lack thereof) of part 1 to part 2, so much so that I thought about reviewing the first to confirm it, but dismissed the idea since I really don't care. Still, the new characters are hilarious. Amy Adams is awesome as Amelia (said not only for the illteration but because it's true). Hader is spot on for Custer. And Azaria's lisping villian is very "thwow him to the fwoor" ala Life of Brian. Once I parked my brain way outside the theater, I did get a few chuckles out of the overall absurdity of the flick. It's a lot of cameos (Jo bros as cupids? come on...), a lot of serious talent and effects, all having a good time at the audience's expense.
It would have been better in 3D.
OK, so the sequel is a true sequel, taking up right where part 1 left off, which was really no where. Same cast for the most part, although everyone from the original is reduced to phoning it in from so far away that even Verizon doesn't hit. Thankfully, Robin's part is cut down considerably (never did buy him as Teddy - come on, Mork as Teddy?) Still, it gives Stiller plenty of chances to be neurotic, which is all we really ask of him. The schoolplayground repartee stuff is great, especially a nightwatchman vs. nightwatchman duel that had me flashing back to the days of LB, ED and DM at the ol' MQ6. The premise is still absurd, so much so that T found a gaping hole from the logic (or lack thereof) of part 1 to part 2, so much so that I thought about reviewing the first to confirm it, but dismissed the idea since I really don't care. Still, the new characters are hilarious. Amy Adams is awesome as Amelia (said not only for the illteration but because it's true). Hader is spot on for Custer. And Azaria's lisping villian is very "thwow him to the fwoor" ala Life of Brian. Once I parked my brain way outside the theater, I did get a few chuckles out of the overall absurdity of the flick. It's a lot of cameos (Jo bros as cupids? come on...), a lot of serious talent and effects, all having a good time at the audience's expense.
It would have been better in 3D.
Shadow boxing the apocalypse