Byl jednou jeden polda II – major Maisner opět zasahuje!
It all begins at Prague Airport, where American agents have brought Major Maisner, who has been expelled from the United States, in handcuffs. He returns to his place of work, the Central Police Academy, despite having been demoted to lieutenant for his "performance" and his position as academy commander having been taken over by the newly promoted Captain Hrubec. Maisner meets his former students, who now teach at the school. They all welcome him enthusiastically and receive gifts from him. While psychologist Kudláková, who is attracted to commanding types, has lost interest in the demoted Maisner and is now passionately in love with Hrubec, Boženka Vinklářová, who has broken up with the gypsy Štefan and now teaches dactyloscopy at the school, focuses her attention on him. Maisner recounts how he jumped off a skyscraper in America to defend himself against Simona Ptáčková's advances.
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Plot Summary
Major Maisner, the incorruptible and somewhat unconventional police officer, returns to tackle a new criminal threat. This time, he finds himself investigating a series of seemingly unrelated incidents that lead him to uncover a sophisticated smuggling operation. Maisner, with his usual blend of stubbornness and surprising insight, must navigate the complex underworld and bureaucratic obstacles to bring the criminals to justice.
Critical Reception
As a sequel to a popular Czech comedy, 'Byl jednou jeden polda II' generally met audience expectations for lighthearted action and humor. While not critically acclaimed for its depth, it was seen as an entertaining continuation of the beloved character Major Maisner, praised for its comedic timing and the lead actor's performance. The film successfully tapped into the Czech public's appetite for genre comedies with a strong central character.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its continuation of the popular Major Maisner character.
- Enjoyed for its blend of comedy and action sequences.
- Seen as a typical, crowd-pleasing sequel that delivers on its genre promise.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available in English-language databases. However, based on its reception as a sequel to a well-loved Czech film, it likely appealed to fans of the original and the lead actor's portrayal of Major Maisner.
Fun Fact
The film is the second installment in the 'Byl jednou jeden polda' (Once Upon a Cop) series, which was a significant box office success in the Czech Republic during the 1990s, cementing Ladislav Potměšil's status as a comedic action star.
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