It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World Too
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World Too

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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World Too

1992
Movie
82 min
Cantonese

A large family decide that they must find a bigger place because their current flat is too cramped and triads are threatening to burn them down to pass a message on to somebody down the corridor. So after being mucked around by an agent selling a house in the country, they move into a dilapidated house. They then discover that it is going to be torn down and a huge shopping centre erected.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Theodore J. FlickerGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This comedic sequel follows a group of strangers who are all after the same hidden treasure. After the discovery of a map, they embark on a wild and chaotic race across the country, encountering numerous obstacles and humorous situations. The characters often clash, leading to escalating absurdity as they desperately try to outwit each other and reach the prize first.

Critical Reception

The film was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a disappointing follow-up to the beloved original. Its humor was frequently described as slapstick and unfunny, and the plot was considered nonsensical and derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on predictable and uninspired slapstick humor.

  • Lacks the charm and inventive comedic set pieces of the original.

  • A generally unfunny and forgettable sequel.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film, with many viewers finding the comedy forced and the plot unengaging. The sequel is often criticized for failing to capture the spirit of the original.

Fun Fact

Despite being a sequel to the 1963 classic 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World', this 1992 film features an entirely new cast and a largely unrelated plot, with only the central premise of a treasure hunt linking the two.

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