Young Guns 2
Young Guns 2

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Young Guns 2

2005
Movie
34 min
English

The sequel to the acclaimed Kely Slater and the Young Guns DVD is here. Take a very large boat, a helicopter, jetskis and mix it all up in the Mentawais with Kelly and Quiksilver's team of hotshots. Never seen before aerial views of the famous Mentawai lineups with the Quiksilver team inside, up and over absolute perfection.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users73%
Director: Geoff MurphyGenres: Western, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

Six months after the events of Young Guns, Sheriff Pat Garrett is hunting down the remaining members of Billy the Kid's gang. Billy the Kid, however, is alive and well, and is orchestrating a plan to be pardoned for his crimes. He attempts to prove his innocence by testifying against his former gang members.

Critical Reception

Young Guns II was met with mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances and action sequences, others found the plot to be convoluted and lacking the energy of the original. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the continuation of the story and the star power of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the dynamic performances, especially from Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland.

  • Criticism for a meandering plot that struggles to match the pacing of its predecessor.

  • Acknowledgment of the film's visually appealing cinematography and expansive Western landscapes.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's action and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it an entertaining sequel despite some narrative weaknesses. Many appreciated the return to the Wild West setting and the continuation of the outlaw saga.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack, 'Blaze of Glory', was a massive hit for Jon Bon Jovi, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

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