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Leprechaun 2

Leprechaun 2

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Just When You Thought it Was Safe to Wear Green
Review: The initial response to 1993's "Leprechaun" (starring a confused looking, pre-"Friends" Jennifer Aniston) had hardly died down when the geniuses at Trimark unleashed "Leprechaun 2" on an unsuspecting public. How could a sequel follow so closely on the heels of the original? Inquiring minds want to know, but don't push too hard in your quest for an answer to this mystery of the ages. The "Leprechaun" franchise ultimately totaled six movies released within ten years (the latest installment will appear on video store shelves in December 2003), so the powers that be must have given this horror series a high priority from the start. Maybe the producers of this franchise keep making the films because they hope Jennifer Aniston will return to star in another entry, just like Jamie Lee Curtis did with the "Halloween" movies in recent years. If this is the case, the guys behind "Leprechaun" better keep dreaming. Aniston would probably rather sell pencils on a street corner than appear in another one of these pictures. The original "Leprechaun" film possessed a few interesting ideas, but the grim law of diminishing returns knows no pity concerning movie sequels. This means "Leprechaun 2" suffers from major problems either minimized in or completely absent from the original.

Warwick Davis returns as the foul mouthed imp in "Leprechaun 2," a movie that finds the little man concerned about securing himself a bride. According to the film the leprechaun can only marry once every thousand years or so (I know; he said he was 600 years old in the first installment. What do you want from me? I didn't write any of these movies.). Since it is quite difficult to find a woman when your face looks like a burnt pepperoni pizza, Leppie decides to use those old Irish charms of magic and trickery when he spots a fair haired lass hanging laundry out in the middle of a forest (!). Things don't work quite as planned, so the leprechaun keeps track of the offspring of his fetching lass through the ages. In fact, a map at the beginning of the film tracks the descendents down through time, even showing a point when one of the women sails to America. The thousand years are just about up, meaning the diminutive beastie must once again find and marry for love, and this time the potential bride is Bridget, a blonde airhead who looks suspiciously like the leprechaun's original cutie from the beginning of the film. Imagine that!

On this outing the leprechaun has some competition. Bridget likes Cody, a guy who works for one of those "dead celebrity" tours in Los Angeles. Unfortunately for Bridget, Cody's loyalties lie with his job and his deadbeat, drunken boss Morty. When good old Mort ties on another massive drunk, Bridget's boyfriend takes over the tour and drags her along. The inevitable blow up occurs, with Bridget taking off with another guy who is willing to spend some time with her. Bad mistake. Leppie suddenly appears on the scene and dispatches her new found lover with gruesome haste, and then abducts Bridget right out from under Cody's eyes. This leads to several scenes concerning Cody and Morty attempting to battle the leprechaun and find Bridget. During these pitched battles, we watch Leppie get drunk, learn that wrought iron burns leprechauns, and see Morty give birth to a huge pot of gold. If that isn't enough for you, we even get to watch the sprite ride a souped up go cart (shades of the first film, to be sure, but this time Leppie actually runs someone down). The movie ends with a showdown between Cody, Bridget, and the malevolent elf in the leprechaun's lair.

My biggest problem with "Leprechaun 2" concerns an issue that really starts in earnest here and becomes a greater problem in subsequent sequels: the people who make these films keep changing the rules of the game. In the first film, the pot of gold and a four leaf clover played a central role in the plot. In this sequel, it is a bride and the dangers of wrought iron that inform the bulk of the movie. We see even more outlandish changes in the other films. I guess the makers of these movies think that sticking to just pots of gold and clovers could bore an audience, and maybe so, but introducing all of these different leprechaun traits often makes the films difficult to follow.

Even with this significant problem, I still found it impossible to completely dislike "Leprechaun 2." The Morty character, played with over the top hilariousness by the late Sandy Baron, really clicked with me. Every time this guy appeared on screen I laughed at his antics, and it was a little hard seeing him go the way he did. Warwick Davis is good as always, cackling and wisecracking his way through the role of the evil demon. The actress who played Bridget is memorable solely for her terrible performance. This gal couldn't act if her life depended on it, and it shows in every miserable scene. In fact, I think this is the worst performance in the entire series and that is saying A LOT (see "Leprechaun 3"). Look for Clint Howard in a small role as one of the tourists taking Cody's tour.

Once again, the DVD picture transfer looks pretty good for such a cheap film. A trailer for the film appears on the menu, along with several other trailers for some Trimark films. "Leprechaun 2" is a little gorier than its predecessor, and is also a little sleazier considering that the pint sized monster is trying to land a babe. Far from great, but also far from a complete waste of time, this movie will work for you if you've got a bit of time to burn and nothing better to do.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Leprechaun 2
Review: The Leprechaun has return vile and evil as ever. Not as good as the first on but still a good movie. Ending not as good as the first.

The Leprechaun is back he is qafter a bribe which he can old posses once every 1000 years. Leprechaun tries to get his bribe the Bribe father stop him. Leprechaun is forced to wait another thousand years to get another bride.

A good movie with an explosive climax inside the Leprechaun Lair. If you like this one she you four other sequels and the prequel.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The terror of Ireland
Review: The Leprechaun has return vile and evil as ever. Not as good as the first on but still a good movie. Ending not as good as the first.

The Leprechaun is back he is qafter a bribe which he can old posses once every 1000 years. Leprechaun tries to get his bribe the Bribe father stop him. Leprechaun is forced to wait another thousand years to get another bride.

A good movie with an explosive climax inside the Leprechaun Lair. If you like this one she you four other sequels and the prequel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: WarWick Davis kicks.......!
Review: The Leprechaun(Warwick Davis)returns since his gold is missing!Who will be his next victims?Will the Leprechaun win or die?Find out in LEPRECHAUN 2!This film should be 12 and up do to language,violence,and brief nudity.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This movie ROCKS!
Review: The little green menace returns to re-claim his bride and in the process loses one of his precious gold coins. Like the first, plenty of gooey gore and ugly killings. But still funny and VERY entertaining if you can take it. Popcorn, Pepsi and Pizza.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Leprechaun Part 2
Review: The little Irish Leprechaun returns in this horror film. Although it isn't at all scarey, it is still pretty good. It is not as good as the first but it is still okay. This time the little Irish monsteris back looking for love after being robbed a few years before, actually about 1,000 years before by an arch rival. I suggest you buy this first rate movie.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hope yer not alone with this one Matey!
Review: This is by FAR the BEST film in the Leprechaun series. What surprised me most when first seeing this film was how it takes the horror genre one-step further than your typical slasher film. Some have noted Scream or even Blair Witch Project but my feeling is that they have yet to see this film which was saddly IGNORED in theatres! The character archetypes are prevalent in every which way but loose. I guess Karl Jung hasn't seen this ditty either! Shevonne Durkin as the cunning and docile Bridget is SHEER genius. She commands the screen as soon as she walks on the screen turning heads and hearts in both directions. I can't seem to find any other films out there starring this bright new star. A young Garbo comes to mind when mentioning her name.

For all you Twin Peaks fan out there you are in for a real treet when you feast your eyes on "Lucy."

Remember though....this is a GR-8 date flick. Cuddle up close and sit tight as the Leprechaun wreaks havoc on everyone in sight. A sure thing if your looking to get a "little closer" on your next trick. BEWARE MATEY......I'LL EAT YOUR NOSE! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Leprechaun rules
Review: This is one of the best movies. I like all the leprechaun movies and they are very creative. Part two is the best next to four and three and one. Five was the worst but it still is good from a point of veiw. Part 2 is creative like the bride of frankenstein but more gorier and a better complex story. If you like the Leprexhaun movies and don't know what to do then just rent it because you will not know untill you try it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: hes a freaking leprechaun
Review: This is probobly one of the better installments in the series. Theres some pretty creative deaths aswell as non-deaths. But what gets me so much about this movie is the scene when the leprechaun is driving the go kart with his little stickers all over it (ie. a four leaf clover with a line through it, a skull on the hood), funny stuff. Another great scene is when that kid thinks hes getting a piece from the chick, but it turns out its a lawnmower blade that hes sticking his face into instead of her chest. Anybody whos even remotely interested in the leprechaun should rent the first one and this one. Then get the newer ones. But in my eyes, they are all funny and entertaining.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: My favorite in the series
Review: This is the best in the series because he's like driving cars and killing people in a pleasing way. It's the kind of horror movies which aren't scary and are just fun to watch. I mean, the sequels of Halloween and Friday the 13th have its own flaws especially how fast Mike Myers walk(this guy walks faster than a car). Leprechaun is kind of movie to sit and laugh and hope that they would make a Chucky vs. Leprechaun movie after the Jason vs. Freddy.


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