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Movie doesn't put on the Foil
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.

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Not Too Bad
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.

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Unholy travesty
This movie accomplishes the impossible: it makes Caddyshack 2 look like The Godfather Part 2. A complete waste of celluloid. Stephen Baldwin is at his absolute worst (which is saying something) as a washed-up ex NHL star who is now playing for and coaching our beloved Charlestown Chiefs. The Hanson Brothers are still on the roster, apparently so the team can meet the league quota for 50 year olds. I don't want to "ruin" the "plot twists", so you'll have to sit through it to find out. Must be seen to appreciate how god-awful it is. Gary Busey zombie-walks through his role as a right-wing media mogul who purchases the team and moves them to Nebraska. In a movie full of imposibilites, the most riduculous event is the hot female coach falling for Baldwin, who looks and acts like a complete dork throughout the entire movie. Don't purchase this piece of garbage, rent it instead. If you're a fan of the original movie, avoid this at all costs, unless you also enjoyed Blues Brothers 2.