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Summary: A good sequel but...
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I was a big fan of Major League, but was somewhat disappointed in Major League II, even though I think it's worth having, and it is an enjoyable movie to watch.
In the first Major League, we got a first class baseball story of unlikely heroes, which held up well even though I thought the personal lives of some of the players was stressed a little too much. In Major League II, which is still entertaining, I think the chemistry suffered because of this and other continuity issues. For instance, Wesley Snipes, the base stealing pheenom, was replaced by another actor, yet we are supposed to believe he's the same person. Doesn't quite work. Our memories aren't THAT short. Also, the love interest focus switched from Tom Berenger to Charlie Sheen, which is ok, but we are supposed to know all about (and root for) a former girlfriend we have never seen before, whose existence wasn't even hinted at in the first film. And finally, the chemistry suffered a little more because the feud between the owner and the players was reintroduced in an unlikely way (why would she buy the team back if she wanted to get out of Cleveland so bad in the first film?). This antagonism which worked so well in the first film falls flat in the second (also it is introduced late, almost as an afterthought). Still the second film was enjoyable and as part of the series is a must-have.
But if you're considering this don't neglect Major League 3, Back to the Minors, which presents many new characters (while retaining several of the old favorites especially Cerrano) and all is well done with spontaneity and good chemistry. The action, photography, writing, gags, and music all work well together and for me it's now hard to pick a favorite between I and III.
Just get them all.
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Summary: INDIAN SUMMER
Review: Corny, convoluted, and cliched, MAJOR LEAGUE 2 is still a delightfully entertaining sequel. Though not an out and out spoof such as NAKED GUN or SCARY MOVIE, this baseball comedy gives us laughs in subtle and blatantly obvious ways. David Keith was perfect in his role as the supremely egotistical Jack Parkman; Eric Bruskotter is a revelation as Rube; Dennis Haysbert is a delightful Cerrano; Omar Epps replaces Wesley Snipes as base stealer, movie star Willie Mayes Hayes; and bitchy Margaret Whitton is back as vile as ever. Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger have the leading roles and they do well; Allison Doody and Michelle Burke are the love interests, and Bob Uecker as always is hilarious!!! So sit back and let the miracle team take you over the top again!
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Summary: #1
Review: I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! I am the biggest baseball fan ever and this movie is hilarious!!! Charlie Sheen, who plays "The Wild Thing," is almost perfect for this role. I used to think this was the best Major League, but now that I have seen Major League III, Back to the Minors, that is maybe even funnier. ALL baseball fans who haven't seen any of these movies, I can't be too sure if you're really are a baseball fan. GO ROCKIES!!!!!!
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Summary: Where is Major League 1?
Review: I only saw this moive once, and that was enough. My question is why haven't they put the first Major League on DVD? It is such a great movie and they have put 2 & 3 on DVD and they do not compare to the first one. I really hope they get their act together and put out the first movie.
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Summary: Typical sequel: Enjoyable, but inferior to the original
Review: I saw this movie in 1994 at the theater, and I went into it hoping for as good a movie as the original. Of course, with sequels that is largely the "Stuff of legend", and this movie proved to be no exception. It was still an enjoyable film, however. Most of the great cast from the original returned for this installment, with the major exception being Wesley Snipes as "Willie Mays Hayes." He was replaced by Omar Epps, who did what turned out to be a decent job with the role. At the time, I wished they would have written it so that Hayes had gotten traded instead of hiring another actor to play him, since I thought Snipes was the ultimate for the part. However, Epps later won me over for his outstanding performance in "Higher Learning", so he is OK in my book. As far as the DVD for this movie is concerned, it has the all-important "Widescreen" feature, which for us purists is the only real way to watch a movie. The trailer for this film as well as some bonus trailers are included, but that's about it for extras. The sound quality of this DVD is great and the price is affordable. Although not as good as the original film, this one is worth picking up. One last thing about this is that, despite the lack of extras, at least Warner Bros. did their part and released Major League 2 and 3 on DVD. I have to agree with the above reviewer in wondering why Paramount has not gotten their act together and released the original "Major League" on a DVD of their own? A step in the right direction for them was getting "The Bad News Bears" out recently. Until then, I was starting to think they had something against baseball movies. I guess all we can do is keep hoping and dreaming that it will show up one of these days. Let's all hope that the delay is attributed to them taking the time to do it right and include a commentary track with the director or better yet, the hilarious Bob Uecker. Until that day arrives, the DVD of "Major League II" would be a worthwhile purchase.
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Summary: Typical sequel: Enjoyable, but inferior to the original
Review: I saw this movie in 1994 at the theater, and I went into it hoping for as good a movie as the original. Of course, with sequels that is largely the "Stuff of legend", and this movie proved to be no exception. It was still an enjoyable film, however. Most of the great cast from the original returned for this installment, with the major exception being Wesley Snipes as "Willie Mays Hayes." He was replaced by Omar Epps, who did what turned out to be a decent job with the role. At the time, I wished they would have written it so that Hayes had gotten traded instead of hiring another actor to play him, since I thought Snipes was the ultimate for the part. However, Epps later won me over for his outstanding performance in "Higher Learning", so he is OK in my book. As far as the DVD for this movie is concerned, it has the all-important "Widescreen" feature, which for us purists is the only real way to watch a movie. The trailer for this film as well as some bonus trailers are included, but that's about it for extras. The sound quality of this DVD is great and the price is affordable. Although not as good as the original film, this one is worth picking up. One last thing about this is that, despite the lack of extras, at least Warner Bros. did their part and released Major League 2 and 3 on DVD. I have to agree with the above reviewer in wondering why Paramount has not gotten their act together and released the original "Major League" on a DVD of their own? A step in the right direction for them was getting "The Bad News Bears" out recently. Until then, I was starting to think they had something against baseball movies. I guess all we can do is keep hoping and dreaming that it will show up one of these days. Let's all hope that the delay is attributed to them taking the time to do it right and include a commentary track with the director or better yet, the hilarious Bob Uecker. Until that day arrives, the DVD of "Major League II" would be a worthwhile purchase.
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Summary: Great movie, could've had a couple more extras though....
Review: I swear, the Major League Trilogy is the greatest trilogy that's ever graced the movies. And this 2nd one is my 2nd favorite of the 3, with the original being the best. Let's get to the categories:--------- The Movie --------- If you saw the first M.L. this one is pretty identical. Indians fans think they're gonna have a great season because the all-star team is returning, plus they signed a new ball player, Jack Parkman, who's suppose to be a franchise player. Roger Dorn has retired, and became club owner. So everything is looking good right? No, because the pitcher, Rick Vaughn(Charlie Sheen) went from bad boy to clean cut, and has lost all his pitching power, and all the other players have their own sets of problems too. We see 2 other new players, catcher Rube Baker, and fielder, Tanaka, both are hilarious. This movie was great, and has some of the best baseball action I've ever seen. ------- Visuals ------- You got widescreen version here, and it really looks great on the DVD player, and the transfer rates look pretty smooth. Plus the layout of the DVD menus are some of the best I've ever seen.! ----- Audio ----- The usual, great, Dolby Digital experience is here, so feel free to hook up your speakers and get a great sound fest. ------ Extras ------ Well, this movie was made in 1994, and if re-released DVD's from earlier than '98 don't say "Special/Collector's Edition" than don't expect much for extras. All you get here is your basic subtitles, and a theatrical trailer as well. Then you got this "starting lineup" feature which might look like a cast & crew filmographies off most DVD's but it's just photos of the 9 major actors of the movies on baseball cards instead. Oh, plus there's 2 other trailers for other movies in here too. But nothing special. Ratings: Movie: 9/10 Visuals: 9/10 Audio: 8/10 Extras: 3/10 Overall: 8/10 (About 4 stars)
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Summary: far from the original
Review: major league 2 had some funny moments but it is far from the classic of the first one
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Summary: They should have stopped with this one
Review: Major League 2 had some of the great major magic as the first Major League. But after Sheen and Berringer left. The story line totally struck out.
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Summary: Andrew Thurman, Age 3 (with help from Dad)
Review: Of all the baseball movies at our house, I like "the new ballpark movie" the most. My favorite characters are Baker and Tannaka, but I also like to swing the bat like Parkman and pitch like Wild Thing. The best thing about the movie is that it is full of on-field action and there are very few "talking parts". We currently own the DVD version, but Mommy and Daddy want the VHS version so I can watch it in my playroom.
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