Hawaii Vice 2
Hawaii Vice 2

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Hawaii Vice 2

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
69 min
English

Francois and Kascha are again sent to Hawaii where they investigate Samantha Strong and her collection of beauty pageant thieves. The state of Hawaii pays big bucks to the winners of these contents. While attending luscious island luaus, Francois and Kascha peer through telescopes and play in the Pacific while secretly observing their felonious suspects. Working with their Hawaiian operatives, Randy Spears and Jade East, they carefully cast their net over Samantha's curvacious con game and score another grand triumph for Hawaii Vice!

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Kenneth W. JohnsonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In this sequel, undercover detective Vic Malone continues his battle against crime in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. He is once again tasked with taking down a dangerous drug cartel that is threatening the peace of the islands. Malone must use all his cunning and combat skills to infiltrate the organization and bring its leaders to justice.

Critical Reception

Hawaii Vice 2 was generally met with a lukewarm reception, similar to its predecessor. While it offered more of the action and crime-solving elements that fans of the original might expect, it was often criticized for a formulaic plot and uninspired performances. It did not achieve significant critical acclaim, serving primarily as a direct-to-video release for fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers predictable crime-fighting action typical of 80s made-for-TV movies.

  • Performances are considered serviceable but not particularly memorable.

  • The plot adheres closely to established genre conventions without much innovation.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hawaii Vice 2 are scarce due to its direct-to-video release, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable entry in the crime genre, offering standard action sequences without much depth.

Fun Fact

Hawaii Vice 2 was released direct-to-video in the United States, bypassing a theatrical release, which was common for many action and crime sequels during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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