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Kamarád do deště II. – Příběh z Brooklynu
The main characters left their original professions of waiter and taxi driver and rented a thriving disco Brooklyn. However, their peaceful life is disrupted by the con man Kadlec, who has not forgotten that it was they who put him behind bars two years ago. All this time, all he's been thinking about is revenge. The formerly petty crook, with the help of his accomplices, his son-in-law Buresh and fellow prisoner "The Engineer", joins the drug trade and begins his revenge. Michal is arrested for the rape of a girl he has never seen in his life, and it doesn't take much for Tomas to figure out that Kadlec is behind it all. What Tomas also doesn't realise for a long time is that the sympathetic Ivana, who has joined their business and with whom he has fallen in love, also works as a luxury prostitute and was put into the business by Kadlec.
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Plot Summary
This sequel follows the continued adventures of Michal and Tomáš, two friends who find themselves entangled in the criminal underworld of Brooklyn. As they navigate dangerous situations and confront their past, their loyalty is tested in a world of crime and betrayal. The film delves into themes of friendship, survival, and the consequences of their choices.
Critical Reception
The film was a continuation of a popular Czech crime comedy and aimed to capitalize on that success. While it retained some of the original's charm, it was generally seen as less impactful than its predecessor, with critics noting a shift towards a more serious and darker tone that didn't fully resonate with audiences expecting the lighter style of the first film. However, it still found an audience among fans of the original.
What Reviewers Say
Less comedic and more dramatic than the original, with a shift in tone.
The plot delves into darker themes of crime and consequence.
Appealed to fans of the first film but was not as universally praised.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific Czech film on Google is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 1988 Czech comedy 'Kamarád do deště' (Friend in the Rain), which was a significant hit in Czechoslovakia.
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