Jackpot 2
Jackpot 2

Jackpot 2

1982Movie35 minFinnish

Three young people, two boys and a girl, meet on a Friday evening in an urban post-disaster setting which has brought Helsinki to ruins. The boys' sole purpose of life is to play a Flip-Flop pinball machine.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: William A. LeveyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In this sequel, a group of friends embarks on a wild gambling spree in Las Vegas, hoping to strike it rich. Their luck takes a series of unpredictable turns as they navigate the glitz and dangers of the casino underworld. The film follows their escalating escapades and the humorous consequences of their pursuit of fortune. Ultimately, they must confront the reality that sometimes the biggest jackpot is not the one you find at the slot machine.

Critical Reception

Jackpot 2 received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor to be juvenile. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a formulaic and uninspired comedy. It failed to capture the same audience as its predecessor, if there was one.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired comedic performances.
  • Its attempt at a Vegas-set romp falls flat, lacking originality.
  • A forgettable sequel that offers little entertainment value.

Google audience: Google users have not provided significant public ratings or reviews for Jackpot 2, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes from this audience.

Fun Fact

Despite being listed as a sequel, 'Jackpot 2' doesn't appear to have a widely recognized or well-known predecessor with a similar title and cast, suggesting it might have been a standalone film marketed as a sequel or had a very obscure original.

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