Today’s quick review: Super Troopers 2. When the United States annexes a small Canadian town near the border, six former Vermont state troopers (Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan, and Brian Cox) are called in to handle the transition. After a frosty welcome from the locals, the troopers settle into their new routine of picking fights with the Mounties, slacking on the job, and busting a smuggling ring.
Super Troopers 2 is a raunchy comedy that picks up years after the first film. Super Troopers 2 follows the same formula as the original: crude humor, horsing around, and a bare minimum of plot. The laid-back troopers fall into a natural rhythm of pranks, dares, and other creative idiocy, and the actors play off each other with a natural ease. The humor can be hit-or-miss, but Super Troopers 2 hits the mark often enough to make for a hilarious watch.
However, Super Troopers 2 is a slight step down from the original. None of the gags are as iconic as the best moments from the first film. The sequel isn’t as careful to set up its characters properly and give them all something to do. The movie relies heavily on Canada jokes that quickly get old. The humor also goes too far in places, crossing over from wild to disturbing once or twice before dancing back over the line to levity.
The result is an uneven but entertaining watch that fans of the original will enjoy. For the right viewer, Super Troopers 2 is a fun-loving comedy with a great cast and a high level of creativity. Steer clear if you are at all sensitive to swearing, sex, drug use, or violence. For a better take on the same formula, check out the original Super Troopers. For more slapstick, check out The Naked Gun or Police Academy.
7.0 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it a 6.5 to 7.0 for effective but slightly inconsistent comedy.