Bad Santa 2

Name: Bad Santa 2
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: November 23, 2016
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 38
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Brett Kelly, Christina Hendricks, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox

2016

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Broad Green Pictures | Release Date: November 23, 2016 | R

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Brett Kelly, Christina Hendricks, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox

Summary: Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Along for the ride is ‘the kid’ - chubby and cheery Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie’s sliver ofFueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Along for the ride is ‘the kid’ - chubby and cheery Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie’s sliver of humanity. Mommy issues arise when the pair are joined by Willie’s horror story of a mother, Sunny Soke (Kathy Bates). A super butch super bitch, Sunny raises the bar for the gang’s ambitions, while somehow lowering the standards of criminal behavior. Willie is further burdened by lusting after the curvaceous and prim Diane (Christina Hendricks), the charity director with a heart of gold and libido of steel.… Expand

Director: Mark Waters

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Justin Lowe

Nov 16, 2016

Even more inappropriate physical gags, foul-mouthed dialogue and outrageous situations all contribute to raising the stakes, as Waters pushes the cast to amiably outdo the original. Read full review

Christian Holub

Nov 21, 2016

As long as you know what you’re in for, the film is a hilarious good time, a respectable continuation of what made the first "Bad Santa" so fun. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Nov 23, 2016

Particularly in its portrayal of Thurman, who here isn’t so much misunderstood and unloved as he is dumber than a bag of rocks, this sequel actively devalues the compassion-on-the-knife-edge-of-misanthropy that distinguished the original in favor of a mainstream gross-out cartoon. The market demands nothing less, apparently. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Nov 21, 2016

There are some laughs, sure, but not enough. It was funny the first time. This is the second time, and returns diminish accordingly. Read full review

Joshua Rothkopf

Nov 23, 2016

Mainly it lacks director Terry Zwigoff who, as he did with "Ghost World" and "Crumb," suggested a vital, original voice. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Nov 23, 2016

A lazy, crummy-looking, poorly paced, why-bother follow-up that lacks the Christmas bells to go full-out politically incorrect. Read full review

Michael Roffman

Nov 22, 2016

Everything’s so achingly foul and with zero finesse, which makes for an awful, joyless experience. Read full review

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KayVen17

Dec 14, 2016

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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von UserscoreDeutsche Review - Kritik

Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

Mein persönlicher Score = 78/100
Mein User Score = 8/10

Lohnenswert? = Ja!
Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Sehr gerne.… Expand

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Ralfbergs

Feb 14, 2017

As far as I can remember the first one, this one wasn't as good. I mean it has the same concept and does not bring that much new to it. But it was still pretty funny if you don't mind a dirty joke or some dark humour in it. I mean if you don't like that type of stuff then it definitelyAs far as I can remember the first one, this one wasn't as good. I mean it has the same concept and does not bring that much new to it. But it was still pretty funny if you don't mind a dirty joke or some dark humour in it. I mean if you don't like that type of stuff then it definitely isn't for you, so why bother? If you do, I think it is a decent movie.… Expand

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Tss5078

Nov 28, 2016

Despite advertising to the contrary, Bad Santa 2 is not bigger, badder, or funnier than the previous film. In fact, this time they went too far and broke the cardinal rule of comedy. The film goes too far to be as raunchy and funny as the first film, that unfortunately it goes from funny toDespite advertising to the contrary, Bad Santa 2 is not bigger, badder, or funnier than the previous film. In fact, this time they went too far and broke the cardinal rule of comedy. The film goes too far to be as raunchy and funny as the first film, that unfortunately it goes from funny to stupid and by the end, it becomes a farce of itself. In the sequel to this classic comedy, Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) is just as broke and drunk as he ever was, and this time he's saddled with a twenty-one year old Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), who just won't leave him alone. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, his old pal Marcus (Tony Cox) is released from prison, and has a job that promises to make them all rich. A reluctant Willie agrees, only to find out the place they are going to hit, employs his worst nightmare, his mother. I was hoping this film would be even half as good as the first one and it certainly does have it's moments, especially when Brett Kelly is involved, but overall this movie just isn't that funny. I don't know if it's because they put it all on the table in the first film and the jokes were just all done, or if it tried too hard, but the laughs just didn't come as easily. I mean how many times can Willie curse at a kid on his lap or make short jokes about Marcus? At least it wasn't just the same film with different names and places, but the jokes are similar, the personalities have changed very little, and I really didn't laugh as much as I hoped that I would. Bad Santa 2, wasn't a bad movie, maybe I was just spoiled by the pure genius of the first film, but I really didn't think it was anything more than your ordinary run of the mill comedy. There is nothing extraordinary about this one, sorry folks.… Expand

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LeZee

Jun 15, 2017

The return of the bad Santa!

I did not expect this sequel, especially not after 13 years. Even the first film has been just a good for me. I won't say it was an unnecessary follow up. They retained main cast, well, only lead two plus the boy who is now in his early 20s. A similar patternThe return of the bad Santa!

I did not expect this sequel, especially not after 13 years. Even the first film has been just a good for me. I won't say it was an unnecessary follow up. They retained main cast, well, only lead two plus the boy who is now in his early 20s. A similar pattern storyline. If you have already seen the previous one, you would know what to expect from it, but not how much and that was the main issue with this. So anyone would predict the scenes, as well as the twist. Like most of the sequels, it indeed weakened. Though somewhat enjoyable for the good performances.

R rated comedy. That's another advantage for the grownup audience. But if you aren't a fan of that thematic, then it is even worse than what it's rated everywhere. The length was good, a simple plot, yet the characters had not seriously developed, particularly the new ones. The big excuse was it is a comedy film. They all just came in and straight away displayed whatever they were up to as if we knew them very well. Despite an average film, it can be watched once, even if you liked or not the first part. And it is mainly because of Billy Bob Thornton.

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KaptenVideo

Dec 25, 2016

The year 2003 gave me two of my favorite christmas comedies of all time, "Bad Santa" and "Elf". Still love them dearly but this year it's time to experience "Bad Santa 2" where the binge-drinking self-hating good-for-nothing lowlife played by Billy Bob Thornton is ready to don Santa'sThe year 2003 gave me two of my favorite christmas comedies of all time, "Bad Santa" and "Elf". Still love them dearly but this year it's time to experience "Bad Santa 2" where the binge-drinking self-hating good-for-nothing lowlife played by Billy Bob Thornton is ready to don Santa's costume again because there still money to be stolen and the world to be hated upon. Also back: his only friend, the fat kid (Brett Kelly, adult now) and midget sidekick (Tony Cox, probably the only person you will have some sympathy for in this feel bad comedy). The new face is Kathy Bates as his mother who looks pretty cool with cheap tattoos and all the trailerpark charm you can eat with your eyes. But her role is pretty boring and one-note relying heavily on swearing all the time, which also sums up the whole movie pretty accurately.

The problem with "Bad Santa 2" is that it lacks all the atmosphere, heart, flow and sense of style the first part has. I mean, the first one isn't perfect but is so much more there, more alive.

The sequel is still watchable thanks to all the talented actors ready to play it nasty (including "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks). And it has a clear structure and story whereas recent unnecessary hit comedy tend to just lurch around aimlessly in search of some inspiration or reason to exist. Take "Zoolander 2", "Anchorman 2", or "Horrible Bosses 2" for example.

But "Bad Santa 2" will grow old quickly. It just tries too damn hard to make up for all its weaknesses by aiming for the throne of the lewdest, foulest, nastiest comedy of its class. Luckily, it's achieved mostly by talking and not showing ugly genitals and body partys. Although I gotta admit, the last sketch in hospital – the scrotum pics – gave me some of my best heart-felt laughs from the whole movie.

But the language of the characters... yuck. I have got nothing against swearing or sex-related jokes all in the name of comedy, but there's clearly a limit of how much one can take. It just grows old and at some point, the viewer will just endure. Which also makes enjoying the whole experience more difficult. For me, this point came somewhere between the first 20-30 minutes. The characters are just so foul-mouthed! It’s just non-stop filth, if one can quote the main character from the comedy series "Hello Ladies", complaining about his wheelchaired buddy.

All in all, "Bad Santa 2" is purely fan service, aiming to repeat what made its predecessor great but failing along the way. It's not a lost cause completely but honestly, you are better off by just watching the first movie again.

For the plus side, the actors are taking it seriously, not just calling it in, as they say. Brett Kelly even gained weight to reprise the role as a fat kid. I don't quite understand the level of his commitment, it could have been done by make-up and effects, but OK.… Expand

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Jack97

Dec 16, 2016

Bad Santa 2 gains laughs and chuckles whilst you're watching it, but once it's over it's almost instantly forgettable. The parts the made you laugh - erased from your mind.

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imthenoob

Feb 10, 2017

The very few bits that I found funny through out the run time do not justify seeing it at all. It's a nostalgia trip that does nothing to even come close to the epic original, Which is a Christmas classic imo. It's a needless sequel that should have happened much sooner than it did and byThe very few bits that I found funny through out the run time do not justify seeing it at all. It's a nostalgia trip that does nothing to even come close to the epic original, Which is a Christmas classic imo. It's a needless sequel that should have happened much sooner than it did and by the time it came out, No one cared.… Expand

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