Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella
For this second film in the cult comedy series Torrente takes our fat police officer from Madrid to Marbella in Spain to investigate a villain’s plot to destroy the city with a missile. This James Bond style slapstick comedy became the most successful box-office film in Spanish film history beating out only the first Torrente film.
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Plot Summary
Disgraced ex-cop José Luis Torrente finds himself back in action when an old friend, the rich and somewhat dim-witted Rafi Escobedo, asks for his help. Escobedo is being blackmailed and believes he's being set up by his own business partners. Torrente, eager for riches and revenge, agrees to help, leading them on a wild chase through Marbella filled with explosions, double-crosses, and ridiculous situations.
Critical Reception
As expected from a sequel to a wildly popular, albeit crude, Spanish comedy, 'Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella' delivered more of the same lowbrow humor and over-the-top action that delighted its target audience. Critics were divided, with many acknowledging its box office success while lamenting its lack of sophistication. Audiences, however, largely embraced the familiar character and his absurd adventures, making it another commercial hit.
What Reviewers Say
- A predictable but entertaining sequel for fans of the original.
- Relies heavily on crude humor and slapstick.
- Features a predictable plot but delivers on action and comedic set pieces.
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Fun Fact
The film was a massive box office success in Spain, becoming one of the highest-grossing Spanish films of its release year.
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