French Fried Vacation 2
French Fried Vacation 2

French Fried Vacation 2

1979Movie87 minFrench

In this sequel to Les Bronzes (1978) summer has passed, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end for Bernard, Nathalie, Gigi, Jerome, Popeye, Jean-Claude, and Christiane.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Alain PoiréGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of French tourists, already prone to mishaps, find themselves in even more chaotic situations when they embark on a second vacation, this time to America. Their attempts to navigate unfamiliar customs and languages lead to a series of embarrassing and hilarious misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

Generally considered a lighthearted, albeit predictable, sequel to the original 'Les Charlots Font l'Espagne'. It capitalized on the slapstick humor and popular cast of the first film, appealing to audiences looking for simple, escapist comedy. Critical reviews were often lukewarm, focusing on its formulaic nature and lack of originality, but it found a dedicated audience in its home country.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and situational humor.
  • Familiar comedic tropes and a light, escapist tone.
  • Plot is secondary to the comedic set pieces.

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Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the popular 1975 film 'Les Charlots Font l'Espagne' (English title: 'The Dragueurs') and features many of the same comedic actors, although it was not directed by the same person and the plot is unrelated to the original's specific Spanish setting.

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