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The Gods Must Be Crazy II
1989 98 min South Africa, Botswana, United States of America PG 12+
★6.7
Action, Comedy
Director: Jamie Uys
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Description
Xixo is back again. This time, his children accidentally stow away on a fast-moving poachers' truck, unable to get off, and Xixo sets out to rescue them. Along the way, he encounters a couple of soldiers trying to capture each other and a pilot and passenger of a small plane, who are each having a few problems of their own.
Budget:
$7.5M
US Gross:
$6.29M
Worldwide:
$9.6M
Starring
N!xau
Actor
Lena Farugia
Actor
Hans Strydom
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Gods Must Be Crazy II is widely regarded as a charming, sincere, and kind-hearted successor to the original film. While some critics find it slightly less innovative than its predecessor, most audiences appreciate its consistent humor, natural performances, and heartwarming tone.
| Acting | Nixau delivers a deeply natural and naive performance that grounds the film's humanity. | |
| Humor | The slapstick humor, driven by animal mishaps and physical comedy, remains reliably funny and refreshing in its lack of vulgarity. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a touching and lighthearted family comedy that evokes significant emotional warmth. | |
| Direction | Director Jamie Uys effectively maintains the spirit of the original through a consistent, whimsical tone. | |
| Originality | While fans cherish the sequel as a worthy continuation, some critics feel it relies too heavily on repeating the motifs and gags of the first film, resulting in a less fresh experience. |