Hot Tub Time Machine 2

Name: Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Released: February 20, 2015
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 29
Cast: Adam Scott, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry

2015

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: February 20, 2015 | R

Starring: Adam Scott, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry

Summary: When Lou, who has become the "father of the Internet," is shot by an unknown assailant, Jacob and Nick fire up the time machine again to save their friend.

Director: Steve Pink

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 93 min

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Justin Chang

Feb 19, 2015

Boorish and crass, homophobic and misogynistic, the very definition of sloppy seconds — par for the course where the present generation of male-driven, R-rated, “Hangover”-aping franchise comedies are concerned. That it somehow manages to send you out of the theater feeling tickled rather than sullied may be a mystery as impenetrable as the cosmos. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Feb 19, 2015

Some of the gags are stupid-funny, others are just puerile, making for a hit-or-miss experience. Read full review

Steven Rea

Feb 20, 2015

In the future, in the past, at all points along the space-time continuum, the Theory of the Teenage Male Mind throws everything out of whack. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Feb 18, 2015

The sequel is dominated by Rob Corddry, a fearless funnyman best taken in tiny doses. The doses aren’t tiny enough and the laughs are few and far between this time in the tub. Read full review

Chris Nashawaty

Feb 19, 2015

It’s a comedy that’s so witless and unfunny and shoddily made it makes "The Hangover 2" look like "The Godfather 2." Read full review

Chris Cabin

Feb 19, 2015

Josh Heald's script takes the easy way out, ending the film with a torrent of slapdash sentimentality. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Feb 19, 2015

This version of the time machine is more powerful — it’s made me go back and hate the original. Read full review

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krikaoli

May 9, 2015

So far the funniest movie I saw this year. I don't understand why there are a lot of negative reviews. I laugh so much that I almost pissed my pants. It was a very great unique movie, without any of that comedy rust jokes. Very creative piece of material. Don't mind the negative reviews itSo far the funniest movie I saw this year. I don't understand why there are a lot of negative reviews. I laugh so much that I almost pissed my pants. It was a very great unique movie, without any of that comedy rust jokes. Very creative piece of material. Don't mind the negative reviews it is an animal comedy, if you like the first one you will love this sequel.… Expand

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GuruChaz

May 10, 2015

I'm pretty picky about movies, but I really think this one is underrated or reviewed by people who didn't actually see the whole thing. It had funny moments all throughout the film. Be cool and give this film and the actors a better rating. They did a great job!

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Thefilmhead

Feb 23, 2015

I love being right, I really do, but when i'm wrong and I get a pleasant surprise it makes it that much sweeter. That was the case with Hot tub time machine 2. I never saw the first one, so maybe this made the experience a bit more surprising, but this movie was hilarious, I mean wickedI love being right, I really do, but when i'm wrong and I get a pleasant surprise it makes it that much sweeter. That was the case with Hot tub time machine 2. I never saw the first one, so maybe this made the experience a bit more surprising, but this movie was hilarious, I mean wicked funny. The chemistry between these three actors was special. The script was so funny, and it was so well written. I mean I think some of these one liners are going to go down in history. Essentially being a comedy film, there was a good mystery element going on at the same time. Which gave the raunchy comedy a plot with depth and substance. I was very impressed.
So this film starts off with rob cordrey's character getting shot in his manhood, and the team uses the hot tub to try and go back in time to save rob cordrey's character, but they end up ten years in the future. From there they encounter a legit smart car that gets pissed at robs character and tries to kill him, drug induced party's, and plenty of corky, raunchy humor and debauchery.
I think my favorite part of this film was the banter between the characters, they are all so different but, I cant say it enough, they play of each other so well. Another thing they did right was the films run time. I think It clocked out at an hour and a half. It didn't drag or feel slow at anytime. The films tone stayed consistent and the film was paced perfectly. I feel like as ridiculous this plot was it really worked well, they really did surprise me. Another thing they did well was not use all there material in the trailer. Now that I have seen the film, I think they maybe should have shown a little more, showing how funny this movie really is.
From the crazy drug trips to the little heartfelt moment between lou and jacob this film is so worth going to see if your looking for a good laugh. This is not a waste of money you will 100% get what you are looking for in this film. I can happily say I was totally wrong about this movie. I am going to give Hot tub time machine an 8.5 out of 10. Let me leave you this important life lesson, Don't ever **** in a playground sandbox, you'll get a record and a nickname. Thanks for reading.… Expand

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Jim222001

Apr 14, 2015

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is yet another uninspired comedy sequel that only happened because the first made money. You'll spend most of the time thinking "why am I watching this ?."
And that's coming from someone who likes time travel movies. There's also very little laughs and too manyHot Tub Time Machine 2 is yet another uninspired comedy sequel that only happened because the first made money. You'll spend most of the time thinking "why am I watching this ?."
And that's coming from someone who likes time travel movies. There's also very little laughs and too many juvenile moments. While you know they ran out of ideas when Lou (Rob Corddry) and Nick (Craig Robinson) are pressured to have sex just like in the first film. This time though it's on a futuristic tv show.… Expand

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Kadeemluvmusic

Feb 21, 2015

Who in the world want to make a sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine? I love the first movie, but where's John Cusack in Part 2? This is one of the worst sequel of the year and that's a good thing. Thank goodness I skipped to this waste and see Kingsman instead. I love the entire cast (even thoughWho in the world want to make a sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine? I love the first movie, but where's John Cusack in Part 2? This is one of the worst sequel of the year and that's a good thing. Thank goodness I skipped to this waste and see Kingsman instead. I love the entire cast (even though Lisa Loeb made a cameo), but the rest of the movie is just awfully bad. The script is lame, same humor jokes but little less fun, and I don't know what's worst, this or last year's Sex Tape. I guess HTTM2 is just not as bad as I think, but it's the sequel nobody wanted or asked for.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Aug 22, 2015

There was no reason for a sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine. There wasn't any conceivable place for the plot to go. This movie just proves that. There isn't really a plot here at all. Just a stupid concept that is lifelessly dragged around so that the writer(s) could try to make a few jokes andThere was no reason for a sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine. There wasn't any conceivable place for the plot to go. This movie just proves that. There isn't really a plot here at all. Just a stupid concept that is lifelessly dragged around so that the writer(s) could try to make a few jokes and cash in on the first movie. None of that would have mattered though had this movie been funny. It's not.

To be honest usually comedies like this are right up my alley. Unfortunately the jokes here are lifeless outside of a few amusing one-liners. The rest of the comedy is just a bunch of overly stupid, over the top, and obscene gags that have been used before, but have never been funny. It just feels like it is trying too hard. Usually that makes for comedies that aren't funny, but strangely and mindlessly watchable despite themselves. However that isn't the case here. This comedy kills itself by crossing the line, and when I say crossing the line, I men it really crosses the line. Forcing two characters into a situation that involves one raping the other isn't funny. It's demented, sick, disturbing, and just plain dark and revolting. It's things like that which kill this movie.

What we have here is a pointless and revolting sequel that doesn't capture any of the magic of it's predecessor. If I'm being honest, while funny and enjoyable, the first Hot Tub Time Machine was far from art. It was a vulgar, occasionally disgusting comedy that was saved partly due to it's tale of friendship and second chances. This sequel is missing that element. For instance, Rob Corddry's character "Lou" (who takes up the role as centerpiece for this comedy due to the strange non-inclusion of John Cusack) is a selfish jerk that was made strangely endearing in the first movie due to his desire to change and reconnect with friends. Where is that here? In this movie he is just mean and downright evil at times.

It's that missing element that helps really kill this movie. What we are left with is a mean and hollow comedy. One almost completely devoid of laughs and due to some horrific content in the form of disturbing "jokes," should not be viewed by anyone. It's trash and you are better off skipping it. I will give the movie one bit of credit though. The actors here do give it their all. They are convincing despite the material. Talent like that deserves a better film.

I give this movie a 2.6/10.… Expand

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MFHSchoonbrood

Jul 13, 2015

What a total waste of time this movie was...
I think I laughed like once, the rest of the time I just waited for it to be over...

Do yourself a favor, and watch the trailer instead...

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