Caddyshack II
Caddyshack II

Caddyshack II

1988Movie98 minEnglish

When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a tacky amusement park.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Google Users30%
Director: Bud YorkinGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A wisecracking, boisterous construction magnate inherits a lavish country club, only to face opposition from the snobbish members who try to drive him out. He enlists the help of his eccentric uncle and a few old friends to fight back, turning the exclusive establishment into a chaotic playground. The ensuing antics involve elaborate pranks, slapstick humor, and a battle of wills between the old guard and the new.

Critical Reception

Caddyshack II was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment, widely considered an inferior sequel to the beloved original. Audiences were largely unimpressed by its humor and plot, which failed to capture the charm and wit of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The sequel lacks the charm and inventive humor of the original Caddyshack.
  • Critics widely panned the film's forced gags and uninspired plot.
  • The cast, particularly the new additions, struggled to carry the film.

Google audience: Google users generally found Caddyshack II to be a disappointing and unfunny sequel, with many expressing that it did not live up to the legacy of the original film. The humor was often criticized as being stale and predictable.

Fun Fact

Chevy Chase, who starred in the original "Caddyshack," reprised his role as Ty Webb in "Caddyshack II," but his involvement was limited due to a contract dispute, leading to him appearing in only a few scenes.

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