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Critters 2: The Main Course

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Alien bounty hunters hunt man-eating hairballs, for whom a boy (Scott Grimes) visiting his aunt is blamed.
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Eric Henderson Slant Magazine If Critters was a sorry replay of Gremlins, then Main Course anticipates in many ways the barn-burning Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Aug 15, 2003 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times It lacks all of the style and sense of fun of the original Critters and has no reason for existence -- aside, of course, from the fact that Critters is a brand name and this is the current model. Rated: 1/4 Jan 22, 2002 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene The best Easter horror film is Mick Garris' Critters 2: The Main Course. Sep 8, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Amusingly, the Crite death scenes have grown more goopy and destructive, though the potential for greater showdowns and onslaughts is sadly unfulfilled. Rated: 4/10 Aug 31, 2020 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It isn't quite as adept at balancing the yuks and nyuks as the first film. Rated: 2/4 Dec 22, 2018 Full Review Greg Maki Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) Rated: 2/5 Nov 25, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/22 Full Review Nick O More crites! And they’re bigger, hairier and hungrier. Throw in a dash of Eddie Deezen and you got one hell of a classic monster movie sequel! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review r96 s 'Critters 2: The Main Course' is more of the same, which is good for a sequel of this type. I wasn't anticipating much but it's solid enough, if you like the first flick then I'd be surprised if this disappointed you. I did rate the original, so go figure. Scott Grimes is the standout, in my opinion, from the first release, here he takes a bit more of a back seat (if still the lead) as it's practically an ensemble. Liane Alexandra Curtis does well, as does M. Emmet Walsh replacement Barry Corbin. There aren't any cast issues, that's for sure. I felt like we got more of the titular characters in this, which is something I wanted. The effects still look very good, like last time I do enjoy the little pieces of dialogue that the critters get; especially the 'uh ohs'. Elsewhere, we get added blood and nudity for this follow-up... Now to see if lightning struck thrice with the third installment, which features the film debut of a Hollywood great. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review James B It's basically the same as the last but I do prefer this one of the original just because it's more memorable other than that it's the same as the original. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Johnathon W Fun sequel that actually improves on the original, providing more Critter fun while expanding on the bounty hunters. The cast is solid but not extraordinary, while director Mick Garris delivers a fun movie with plenty of fun Critter action (the use of subtitles is used to hilarious effect). The bounty hunters are furthered explored, especially their constant need to change shape, which also brings some laughs. While not perfect, remains a lot of fun. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Jay H It's quite a bit sillier than the first one, but enjoyable nonetheless. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alien bounty hunters hunt man-eating hairballs, for whom a boy (Scott Grimes) visiting his aunt is blamed.
Director
Mick Garris
Producer
Barry Opper
Screenwriter
David Twohy, Mick Garris
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Sho Films
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.8M
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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