Weekend at Bernie's II
Everybody's favorite stiff is back! Working fools Larry Wilson and Richard Parker have uncovered a dirty, little secret: Their former boss, Bernie Lomax, embezzled $2 million and placed it in a safe deposit box in the Caribbean. Now, the boys are ready to go after the loot, but they can't do it alone -- they need poor Bernie's help. Can the buddies give their ex-boss new life?
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Plot Summary
Larry and Richard travel to the Caribbean to collect Bernie's insurance money, only to discover Bernie's body has been stolen from its grave. They must once again pretend Bernie is alive to fool the insurance company and the mobsters who are after them. The situation escalates with the reanimation of Bernie's corpse by a mysterious shaman.
Critical Reception
Weekend at Bernie's II was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, considered a drastic step down from its predecessor. It is largely remembered for its absurd premise and lack of humor, failing to recapture the charm or success of the original film.
What Reviewers Say
- A dismal and unfunny sequel that relies on a tired premise.
- Lacks the comedic inventiveness and appeal of the first film.
- Critics found the plot to be nonsensical and the humor forced.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the sequel, with many finding it to be a pale imitation of the original and citing a lack of originality and humor as major drawbacks.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the U.S. Virgin Islands, primarily on St. Croix and St. Thomas, which stood in for the fictional Caribbean island of Tortuga.
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