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Gremlins 2 - The New Batch (1990)

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Reviews Counted:32

Fresh:20

Rotten:12

Average Rating:6.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Just when they thought they were safe, young sweethearts Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) from Joe Dante's GREMLINS have moved on to the Big Apple, landed jobs in a high-tech office... Just when they thought they were safe, young sweethearts Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) from Joe Dante's GREMLINS have moved on to the Big Apple, landed jobs in a high-tech office park, and have met up with Gizmo once again. When a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins, the three pals must use everything they know to prevent another comic catastrophe. The monsters wreck havoc at Clamp Industries, the "smart building" where Billy and Kathy work, creating madness and mayhem for the Donald Trump-like owner, Daniel Clamp (John Glover), who sees the invasion as yet another opportunity for media attention. But, when the monsters invade "Splice of Life," the top-secret genetics laboratory housed at Clamp Industries, the Gremlins develop new genetically altered powers that make them even harder to destroy. This highly inventive sequel to GREMLINS, successfully combines wicked horror and dark humor in an outrageous and eerily realistic post modern setting. [More]

Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky

Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Robert Picardo, Christopher Lee, Haviland Morris, Howie Mandel, Dick Miller, Jackie Joseph, Keye Luke, Gedde Watanabe, Kathleen Freeman, Shawn Nelson, Rick Ducommun, Paul Bartel, Julia Sweeney

Director: Joe Dante

Director: Joe Dante
Screenwriter: Charles S. Haas
Producer: Michael Finnell
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

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There's almost enough in-joke ingenuity to justify the total absence of plot.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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A riot from start to finish.

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08/21/09
Channel 4 Film
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More enjoyable than the first film, offering audacious dark humour and a lot of knowing 'in-jokes'.

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04/17/01
Almar Haflidason
Almar Haflidason
BBC
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Wicked fun.

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01/01/00
John Hartl
John Hartl
Film.com

No review available.

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05/28/03
Brandon Judell
Brandon Judell
PopcornQ

No review available.

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10/09/03
Brian J. Arthurs
Brian J. Arthurs
Beach Reporter (Southern California)

Everything that was original in the first Gremlins -- the plot, the gags, the wacky array of monsters and the cute, little furball Gizmo -- is simply rehashed in this sequel that simply does not live up to its predecessor.

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10/15/02
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Apollo Guide

For a good hour it's less like a wild-spirited comedy than a '60s Disney film with Dean Jones or Fred MacMurray.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hal Hinson
Hal Hinson
Washington Post

No review available.

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02/25/07
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

How can one take a movie seriously that doesn't take itself seriously?

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01/01/00
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

As rationales for sequels go, this one is about par for being crass and high concept.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
01/01/00
Mark R. Leeper
Mark R. Leeper
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No review available.

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01/13/04
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

No review available.

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12/08/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

No review available.

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08/01/02
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

Too many gremlins and not enough story line.

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01/01/00
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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It must be said that there are many big laughs, but it's also important to note that this is less a cohesive movie than a fragmented series of bizarre sketches with even more bizarre characters.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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Surprisingly thought-provoking as extended commentary on modern life and morality.

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07/30/03
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No review available.

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05/21/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Wilder than the first....a laugh riot!

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03/23/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

No review available.

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07/16/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
 
 
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