Black Scorpion II: Aftershock

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Summary: Black Scorpion II
Review: All right, I'll admit the movie itself stunk. But it had one thing going for it: Gangster Prankster! It is, however, a real shame that he is cast in a supporting role to Aftershock. I mean, come on! The Prankster is like Angel City's very own Joker! And I have trouble remembering when the Joker ever, EVER played 2nd bannana to fruitcake like Aftershock. SHE should be working for HIM. See, the way I see it, she is angry over what Mayor Worth did, so she goes to the Prankster he digs her machine out and she helps him hold the city hostage. Even better he uses her machine to cripple the city and he takes over. That's the way it SHOULD have happened. And he got killed off to early. Well, at least the Prankster went down fighting! Aftershock turned good and killed herself for reasons I'm STILL not clear on. Also, it's way to short. Maybe if they had more Gangster Prankster...

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Summary: a fun sequel
Review: As a Black Scorpion I think this a fun sequel that has everything I like about the Black Scorpion Tv series (which is available on DVD in an impressive collection): a strong and intelligent heroine, weird but wonderful bad guys, and lots of B-movie/comic strip action. Good fun!

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Summary: A BLAST!
Review: Black Scorpion II is a great B movie comic book. Joan Severance is beautiful and wears bondage gear and is just so alluring. If you grew up on cheesy comic books and are in touch with your 'inner 13 year old' how can ya not love this? Lots of fun!

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Summary: B-movie silliness
Review: Don't expect a serious movie, but turn off your brain and enjoy the wonders of this flick. Sexy, silly, and worth your time if you love B-movies. I've got to give it five stars for fun.

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Summary: Graet Escapist Fun!
Review: I love this movie! Black Scorpion battles the earth quake causing Aftershock! It's a cheesy comic book romp with Joan Severance in bondage gear so how can ya beat that! Yes Ms Severance does keep her clothes on (so do the women on the tv show, but they are hot too), but she's beautiful and sexy and looks great especially when being seductive and smokin that cigar! Who knew cigars were soo sexy?! Also for those lookin for more cheese cake don't forget Giggles who does appear topless and speaking of cheese there is also plenty of other fun stuff in this one like the Gangster Prankster who is one of the coolest cheesy villains ever and a great documentary about the tv series hosted by Adam West! This a lot of fun and if you like this sort of thing you'll love the box set of the series which continues the storyline of the two films and brings back Breathtaker, Aftershock, and the Gangster Prankster for more campy chaos!

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Summary: No, not the worst film, but...
Review: I'm a sucker for many superhero films, and by buying them, I've been burned by horrible plots, cheap effects, and wooden acting. While Black Scorpion II isn't at the top of the genre, it really isn't in the "Batman & Robin bad" category.
Joan Severance gives a decent, if soap opera-y, performance as the lead, nicely balancing the broader performances by the police squad and villians with her understated acting. I really liked the look of the film, too. Superheroes don't look natural in broad daylight as if the sun makes the costumes even more garish than usual, so the film's use of night scenes plays well.
The dvd does have a "making of the series" extra hosted by Adam West that talks about the short lived television show. The only problem I had with it is that I liked the TV actress better than Joan, and would have preferred to see her in the movie!
If you want sensible plots, strong acting, and good special effects, go elsewhere. Really. But if you like campiness and slick costumes, knock yourself out.

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Summary: No, not the worst film, but...
Review: I'm a sucker for many superhero films, and by buying them, I've been burned by horrible plots, cheap effects, and wooden acting. While Black Scorpion II isn't at the top of the genre, it really isn't in the "Batman & Robin bad" category.
Joan Severance gives a decent, if soap opera-y, performance as the lead, nicely balancing the broader performances by the police squad and villians with her understated acting. I really liked the look of the film, too. Superheroes don't look natural in broad daylight as if the sun makes the costumes even more garish than usual, so the film's use of night scenes plays well.
The dvd does have a "making of the series" extra hosted by Adam West that talks about the short lived television show. The only problem I had with it is that I liked the TV actress better than Joan, and would have preferred to see her in the movie!
If you want sensible plots, strong acting, and good special effects, go elsewhere. Really. But if you like campiness and slick costumes, knock yourself out.

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Summary: Movie to Movie, to series...
Review: One movie drew enough of a crowd to generate the need for a follow-up sequel and even a television series which went into syndication in Europe and Canada too... These ideas, should tell a person enough, but I will add to these ideas:A person who is strictly into the primetime "SURVIVOR" series or "FRIENDS" type of situation comedy will not be likely to enjoy a film of this nature (there just isnt enough drama to hold that sort of audience).A person who has enjoyment from watching "Batman & Robin" or "WonderWoman" serial reruns will be overwhelmingly delighted by The Black Scorpion -2 film set. A certain amount of slapstick and a hint of spice from the female costumes can be a fun evening to the right person. One person's junk is another person's jewels...

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Summary: when she's good she's good, but when she's bad she's better
Review: Some say these type of movies are "bad" and sure they won't win an Oscar, but the Black Scorpion sure will entertain. The Black Scorpion is every cool superhero cliche wrapped up in one beautiful package. Um..Make that TWO beautiful packages. Joan Severance and Michelle Lintel have both played the role. Severance played the Scorpion in the original Black Scorpion movie, and in this sequel, and Lintel took over for the tv show. Who's better? Who cares! I like em both. A LOT! How could any red blooded male decide when you can enjoy em both over and over thanks to Roger Corman and DVD technology? Enjoy!

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Summary: when she's good she's good, but when she's bad she's better
Review: Some say these type of movies are "bad" and sure they won't win an Oscar, but the Black Scorpion sure will entertain. The Black Scorpion is every cool superhero cliche wrapped up in one beautiful package. Um..Make that TWO beautiful packages. Joan Severance and Michelle Lintel have both played the role. Severance played the Scorpion in the original Black Scorpion movie, and in this sequel, and Lintel took over for the tv show. Who's better? Who cares! I like em both. A LOT! How could any red blooded male decide when you can enjoy em both over and over thanks to Roger Corman and DVD technology? Enjoy!