Airplane II: The Sequel

Subtract the writers of the original "Airplane!", add the legendary William Shatner in the formative stages of his transition into a great comedic actor, and what we get is a worthy successor to a comedic masterpiece.Although its gag-drivenness can't rise to the standard of its progenitor, there are jokes in "Airplane II: The Sequel" which still evoke laugh-out-loud snickering, many derived from gleefully inappropriate innuendo (there's a priest on board casually thumbing through "Altar Boy" magazine). Jokes built on sex, drugs, and violence come in all guises, along with all the profanity we demand from elevated-but-lowbrow filmmaking."Airplane II: The Sequel" may have seemed destined to plunge nose-first into the drink. It doesn't. The film flies in the face of Hollywood's history of bad sequels, surviving its own turbulence to stick its joyful landing. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!) - WATCHED IT? THEN WATCHLIST:  "Stadium Anthems,"   "Borat,"   "Blazing Saddles."

I know this one isn't as popular as the first film, and it's not quite as good, that's why it only gets 4 stars from me. (the first is a 5 star) That's because the first one is from the (now) legendary team of Jim Abrahams and David and Jerry Zucker. That's of course the same comedy team behind The Naked Gun, among many other funny films. So, you didn't have them this time around and they reused some of the same jokes, but they're funny jokes. For example, I absolutely love the jive talking witness from the first film during Striker's trial. I'm glad they brought him back. It's also great that they brought back some of the others from the original film, besides the obvious inclusion of the main stars, Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays. However, the absolute gem performance in this film is definitely William Shatner as Buck Murdock. He stole the show. So, yeah, this is a great film and one to watch and just laugh, not to think too hard about the plot. The Blu-Ray has really nice picture and sound. No special features, unfortunately.

What detracts from this sequel is not the fact that it's recycled in a lot of ways, but that some of the jokes from the first are quite literally recycled in this one. I'm glad they reprised some of the lesser characters too like the "Jive" speaking passenger. Shatner and the sheer fact that it's "Airplane" and that it's an 80's classic keep this one from sliding down into 3/5 stars. If you grew up watching these and haven't seen this one in a while, it's great to brush up on your "Airplane" jokes too. It would be very hard to live up the first--very hard indeed. Still, it does a fine job as a stand alone and leaves tons of comedies standing in the dust. Be prepared for corny, slapstick humor along with what they used to do at times such as the eighties; not worry about being politically correct :)

Really funny! Had not seen this film since its original release. (In this sequel, they are going to the moon in a Space Shuttle.) Wow - how time changes our perspective! There was so much I had either forgotten or didn't "get" at the time. For example, there were several 'jokes' involving the Catholic priest. I guess back then, I had no idea how sadly accurate and relevant some of those lines would become one day. Maybe the writers knew something the rest of us didn't. And there were also several strong, thinly disguised digs at Ronald Reagan.(Hint - some had to do with the Space Shuttle being certified flight worthy when it clearly was NOT.) But mostly the many 'play on words' gags were refreshingly simple and funny at the same time. Just good, clean, light-hearted fun. This may become a classic one day.

This is one of those situations where you wish "no stars" could be rated. I'm a huge fan of Leslie Nielsen, Airplane, and his other goofball movies. I was eager to buy this one. Sound of wrong answer buzzer: this is a horrible, vulgar, insulting, disgusting, NOT FUNNY AT ALL sequel, and in fact has little if any connection to the original. Not the same writer, for one thing. I watched it for 10 minutes and hit eject. So buyer, beware.

Like the first one, but I sufficiently different plot line, this one in outer space.The repeat some classics from I which are funny the second time around too. There is no pretense of being original with them and were glad to see them. They come up at unexpected times. :)Lot's of laughs.The Elaine character is someone annoying in the same breathless, shallow way.

This movie is absolutely hilarious!! I think it is a little funnier than the first one, but they both are funny films. I love movies like these, because comedy is about dysfunction, unpredictable humor, and this movie will make you laugh from start to finish. Lloyd Bridges is a legend, always makes me laugh. So if you want to see space with a shuttle filled with top notch comedy, pick this one up, trust me, you can't find films like these anymore.

You may love it as much as Airplane. I like the x-ray machine at the airport, although I would not want to walk through this. That man really enjoys his job. The same guy, that jumps through the air and says funny things is in this one also. They use shuttles, that travel to space ,in this film.

If you think this is 'airplane', you have not even seen the first few seconds... a real comedy take on Star Wars 'huge intro text' going up the screen...Interrupted by the SPACE SHUTTLE!!references to 'Thunderbirds', mad computer on 2001, etc.. guest spot is 'Kirk' from Star Trek..

Great value for cheap sequel the original is v good indeed want to see how you make a bad sequel that isn’t,t necceassary. Although the cast returned. Also competition from Conan and other hits of the time.

Looks just like the picture, but a bit disappointing that it is impossible to know when the maximum amount of water is reached. Great whistle on it though.

These were a Christmas present and my friend loves them.

only bought to replace VHS copy