Beethoven's 2nd

The slobbery Saint Bernard, Beethoven, finds love and starts a family, but his new canine girlfriend, Missy, is in danger from her cruel owner who plans to have her bred for profit and then discarded. Beethoven's human family, the Newtons, must help him rescue Missy and her puppies. The adventure involves a daring escape, a cross-country chase, and plenty of slapstick comedy.

Beethoven's 2nd was a commercial success, generally appealing to its target family audience. Critics were largely unimpressed, viewing it as a predictable and formulaic sequel that relied heavily on the charm of its canine star and broad physical comedy. While some acknowledged its lighthearted entertainment value for younger viewers, most found it to be a step down from the original.

• A formulaic and often tiresome sequel that relies too much on slapstick.
• The charm of the dog is the primary draw, but it's not enough to elevate the predictable plot.
• An acceptable, if uninspired, family film for very young children.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, if somewhat silly, family-friendly movie. Many enjoyed the antics of Beethoven and his puppies, appreciating the lighthearted humor. However, some viewers found the plot to be predictable and the comedy to be a bit over-the-top.

The female dog who played Missy, named Moondance, was a purebred St. Bernard. The puppies featured in the film were a mix of St. Bernards and Great Danes.