Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II

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Cannonball Run II

1984
Movie
108 min
English

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Director: Hal NeedhamGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sports

Plot Summary

Eccentric millionaire and race car driver "Cannonball" J.J. McClure organizes another unauthorized cross-country automobile race. This time, he and his team face off against a variety of outlandish competitors, including a pair of Roman Catholic priests, a group of meddling secret agents, and a flamboyant sheikh with his harem. The race is fraught with sabotage, car chases, and comical mishaps as they all speed towards the finish line.

Critical Reception

Cannonball Run II was widely panned by critics, suffering from a lack of original ideas and relying heavily on slapstick humor and a star-studded cast that couldn't salvage the weak script. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the sequel to be a pale imitation of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired gags and a bloated cast.

  • A disappointing and unfunny sequel that fails to recapture the spirit of the original.

  • The plot is nonsensical, and the humor falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reception for Cannonball Run II is generally negative, with many viewers citing its lack of originality, crude humor, and overall disappointment compared to the first film. It's often seen as a forgettable and uninspired comedy.

Fun Fact

Despite the critical drubbing, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $50 million domestically.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

Silly car chase flick with loads of stars and… Catherine Bach RELEASED IN 1983 and directed by Hal Needham, "Cannonball Run II" is a car chase comedy about a second Cannonball Run race from the West Coast to the East Coast. The teams inc...