Airplane II: The Sequel

1982 "For the ride of your life... All you need for Christmas are your two front seats!"
6.2| 1h25m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 10 December 1982 Released
Producted By: Paramount
Country: United States of America
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A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.

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Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.
Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.
Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
SlyGuy21 If there's one thing that the first "Airplane!" taught us, it's that some parodies can only be done once. The main problem with this sequel is that it just feels like the first movie again, some of the same jokes are even recycled from the first movie to a T. Aside from a few minor changes, this is essentially the first "Airplane!", but without the effort or charm of the original. It just feels lazily put together in order to shovel out a sequel. I will say however that William Shatner is the highlight of the movie. His character here is a great parody of Captain Kirk from "Star Trek", and almost all the jokes he has work. Besides Shatner though, the rest just feels phoned in and not worth your time.
SnoopyStyle Ken Finkleman takes over as writer/director with the departure of Jim Abrahams and David Zucker. The movie recycles a lot of the jokes from the first movie. The main differences are that they're going into space, Leslie Nielsen is only in archival footage, and there is a bit of nudity.Striker (Robert Hays) escapes from the loonie bin to come rescue Elaine (Julie Hagerty) on the inaugural flight of the space shuttle Mayflower. Captain Oveur (Peter Graves) is piloting the shuttle, and Striker is forced to fly the plane once again.The repeating of many of the jokes from the first movie is probably very necessary. The style of the franchise hasn't changed. I do like the new joke of Striker's drinking problem. However, the freshness of the original isn't there anymore.
utgard14 Airplane! was one of the best comedies from the 1980s. Some would argue it was THE best. So this sequel had a lot to live up to. Obviously it's nowhere near as good as the original. It's not as creative or unique. It reuses some of the same jokes and gags. But it also adds some new material. Unfortunately, the sense of familiarity wears on you after awhile. I'd say after about the hour mark I was no longer laughing steadily. Instead I was chuckling every few minutes. Still, as far as sequels go, not being a complete wretched abomination can be seen as a huge accomplishment. I'd recommend you not watch it immediately after the first film. That might help some of the reused jokes seem a little fresher.
OllieSuave-007 This is the sequel to David and Jerry Zucker's "Airplane!," written and directed by Ken Finkleman. Instead of jet liner, a space shuttle is featured. It is booked with passengers and sent to space on a first ever voyage, and also on board are the stars from the previous film: Ted Striker (Robert Hays), Elaine (Julie Hagerty) and Captain Oveur (Peter Graves). While at first a smooth ride, a faulty computer causes the shuttle to head straight for the Sun.Probably not as popular or as funny as the first movie, but jokes, absurd humor and slapstick comedy are still in abundance. Again, the actors' calm and witty demeanor shy away from the over-the-top and childish funniness you usually find in nonsensical comedies. Like the first film, the occasional off-the-wall events would pop up from time to time, for example, barking suitcases, time bombs for sale, waltzing in space, etc). I also love how the Jive guy explains to the judge Striker's heroic deeds from the first movie, and Murdock's (William Shatner) commanding but space-less demeanor as he tries to send commands to the space shuttle from the space station.Overall, this is a great comedy that will keep you entertained and hooting.Grade A-