Rating: 
Summary: Not Too Bad
Review: After reading the other reviews of this movie on Amazon, I was expecting a total and utter disaster. In addition, sizing a sequel against one of the greatest sports movies of all time is always a risk. What I experienced was much better than I expected but, of course, not of classic-quality status that the initial Slap Shot portrayed. The movie brings us up to date on the classic Chiefs from Charlestown in the modern day, once again struggling to keep their heads above water and their record above "basement" status. The current owner of the Chiefs feels that selling the team would benefit the players' exposure(s) as well as their bank accounts. In turn, the team is bought out by a mid-west business mogul who has no desire for the sport whatsoever. The result of the purchase is a 'Harlem Globetrotters-esque' type of family show, causing the Chiefs to be the "always losing" opponents against a superstar, preppy, pieced-together (ala' Globetrotter) hockey team. The story is the struggle with their true identy as a team, as well as the morality of a corporate-run business. The acting in the movie is so-so, with Stephen Baldwin leading the pack with his nonchalant, rather UN-energetic performance. However, watching the bonus section of the DVD revealed that a good amount of time was put into casting this movie. The casting comprised of a variety of actors who either had played hockey before or were tought to skate through coaches or even real NHL playbooks during the filming of the movie. Just as well, some professional players (such as Dave Babych - ex-Vancouver Canuck) were cast to either play a role or perform as various background players. In addition, the return of the ever-popular Hanson Brothers brought back their classic humor to the screen. Granted, the film is not a classic like the first Slap Shot. The humor is not as abundant, the story is not as interesting, and the acting is not top-notch. But, it is entertaining and the hockey itself is shot well with great on-ice shots. If you're looking for the award-winning status of the first movie, you won't necessarily find it here - but give it a spin - it's not as bad as the previous negative reviews are making it out to be.
Rating: 
Summary: Better than expected
Review: Considering how bad so many sequels are and especially considering how Hollywood tends to take something sacred like "Slap Shot" and make a complete joke out of it, I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this long overdue sequel. As my friends and I put into the player, we were all afraid of what we were about to view. Fortunately, right off the bat, we were re-assured by the presence of the Hanson brothers, cursing, and a mascot being beaten severely. That at least calmed our fears that this would be a sugar-coated, Disney-downed version for a "kinder, gentler" audience. Screw that! This is a Hockey movie! My only complaint is that there is a considerable lull in the film about 2/3 of the way through, and it does seem to drag for a few minutes. Some of the story is cheesy and predictable as is the ending, but then again, what do you want? I had hoped Chris Chelios would have had a bigger role than he did, and there would have been more Hockey scenes, but overall this was a fun movie which provided some laughs and paid homage to the original with certain lines/scenes. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoyed the original, but not anybody who's a fan of the "Mighty Ducks" films...
Rating: 
Summary: Terrible
Review: Doesn't even deserve to be called Slap Shot. If you loved the original do yourself a favor and don't see this.
Rating:
Summary: No where near the 1st, but a decent film
Review: First off, I doubt you need this review to tell you what exactly your getting when you purchase (or rent) this movie. Its a straight to video with Steven Baldwin get the drift. But now with that said let me give the basic describtion of the movie. It starts with the Chiefs playing agains Albany, of course there losing and the announcer say's the Chiefs haven't won a game in over 2 years. Then after the game, Coach (Baldwin) goes up to the owner of the team and talks to him, and he announces he has sold the team to a family corporation (Gary Busey), they later find out there having a name change (Super Chiefs) and being relocated to Omaha. Even to the players dismay, they are soon bought on the fact they will get a pay raise, in fact they will double there salary. At the press conference, Busey announces the Omaha Icebreakers (Globetrotters of the hockey world), and the Super Cheifs under new coach (some girl) will be there opponents. Its reveled the Super Chiefs will play 24 scripted games, of course they will lose, and 8 regular games.Also, there will be no FIGHTING!CURSING!TRIPPING!HIGHSTICKING! OR ANY VIOLENCE! Soon after, Baldwin finds out the real games wont happen. But even after learning his new "girlfriend" the new coach is only in this so she can show her real coaching skills and try to land a NHL job, he still takes Buseys money over friends. I wont tell anymore of the story, but it really gets slow in the middle of this film, and as all you Hanson fans see they are not a big part of the movie. Even though they are part of the funniest in which they are given new jerseys and get into a argument over there number, when each jersey has Hanson on the back. Of course, Baldwin soon comes to the rescue after he switches there jersey between themselves. The Hanson are in the first 20-25 mintues of the film, with a sceen here and there..then disapear for the next hour of so as they are booted off the team by the Icebreakers "coach", a former broadway dancer and director ...They than appear though for the last 10 mintues of the film and the last game, even though they dont play much in the last game. Its basically Baldwin and his "NHL Prospect" Miller. If this film was any other film but a Slap Shot production it would get a 2, but in honor of Slap Shot 1 it will get a extra star. Pretty good start, very very very slow Middle, and predictable and not so interesting ending. Worth renting, but not worth buying!
Rating: 
Summary: Had me in Stitches
Review: I found this movie quite funny and thought it was just great! I was in stitches throughout the movie. Worth the money!
Rating:
Summary: Simply Awful
Review: I love hockey. I love hockey movies. I'll watch commercials if they have hockey in them. THIS was horrible. I know, if it has a Baldwin other than Alec, it probably stinks, but I got suckered in simply because its about a sport I love. This was a travesty. The hacks that made it should be on the other end of Bob Probert's swingin' fists.
Rating:
Summary: Fifteen years too late.
Review: I love Slap Shot. Though it's about as old as I am, the movie was a masterpiece of raunch humor, violence and a great sports movie. What I want to know is who is responsible for this (expletive of your choice here) sequel, what ... they were smoking and how they will be punished for it. And I believe execution is an acceptable form of punishment in this case.
The thing that set Slap Shot apart was the endearing characters. Where are those characters in this movie? I spent a whole movie caring nothing about the characters. The only ones who had any promise were the Hanson brothers, who as great as they were to see again, were getting a little too old and weren't in most of the movie. Now, I am no big fan of Stephen Baldwin, but couldn't we have found a better movie for him?
Do not buy this movie. Rent it. It's not worth it. As far as violence goes, it's a hockey movie. Language is what you'd expect from a Slap Shot movie. And the sexuality is brief. Don't see it if you can help it.
Rating: 
Summary: A bad attempt
Review: I waited with excitement when it was announced that Slap Shot 2 was coming out.Being a huge hockey fan and a huge fan of the first movie i went out the first day to buy this.
The first movie is an all time classic and the latest attempt is an all time dud. The acting was horrible and the movie was extremely cheesey. Completely predictable..
In the behind the scenes section of the DVD the director said he turned down 3-4 scripts and picked this script. Bad choice!!!!
Save your money for something better.
Rating:
Summary: Movie doesn't put on the Foil
Review: I was excited to see the release of 'Slap Shot 2' not so much to see a good movie, but more along the lines of morbid curiosity on how they might drag the original through the dirt.
Once again, the Chiefs have been sold to a man (Busey) who wants to create a hockey showcase, much as the Globetrotters are to basketball. Unfortunately, the Chiefs are to be the team that always gets beat up on. The captain of the team (Baldwin) is faced with the classic problem of, 'what do you love more, the money or the game?'. Of course, the (much older) Hanson's are back but their antics don't provide enough to save the flailing movie.
The on-ice camera work was great, also entertaining were occasional references to the original 'Slap Shot'. The DVD extras were probably more entertaining than the movie itself which included an interview with the Hanson's as well as a 'making of..'. The storyline reminded me too much of a Disney film (except with nudity and language) but given my choice, I would rather watch this than the Ducks.
Not a great movie yet not a horrible one either. Certainly was better than 'Caddyshack 2'. I would not say it ruined the name of 'Slap Shot', but it gives me the desire to watch the original once again and be reminded of what a great sports film it truly was.
Rating:
Summary: Definitely NOT another Slap Shot
Review: I'll keep this short and sweet. If you are a fan of the original, don't disappoint yourself with this one. The movie is slow, the story is lousy, and the "hockey" is insulting. The are two saving graces to this miserable excuse of a sequel - The Hansons are back!!! and there is a scene with Barry Melrose(NHL 2Nite) where he gives a speech about hockey that could bring a tear to the black eye of any hockey fan. Unless you have to hear this, or just have two hours of your life to trash, DON'T waste your time or money on this one.
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