If this past weekend was any indication, it was that a lot of people doubted that Super Troopers 2 would even make much considering it's competitors. Still, making it into the top 5 for its first weekend is a resounding success, especially for its three long years of crowdfunding and getting the thing filmed. I had a chance to watch this in the theater and here is where I stand on it.
Overall, it's a very funny film that holds it's own. At the very least, it's about on par with the original, but in its own way. So what happened? All five troopers had an incident involving Fred Savage and got kicked off the force. They lead normal lives with regular jobs. That is until the Vermont governor, once again a cameo from Lynda Carter, gives them a chance at redemption. Due to immigration issues, there is question on the border between Canada and the United States. One of those towns is on American soil, and she gives the group another shot. Along with Captain O'Hagan, the troopers set up shop despite hatred from the town.
With most comedy sequels, a reason they are criticized is for re-hashing the story and using mostly the same gags and jokes. Super Troopers 2 manages to avoid that, though some of the timeless bits from the original come into form here. There is a lot more freedom for the characters since they are not worried about a station shutdown. They let them loose and it provides for a number of very humorous moments and get a chance to see Canadian culture. Speaking of which, it doesn't get overwhelmed with the hatred between Canada and the United States.
There isn't too many complaints I have with the film. It has a decent run time. There is enough screen time for the major characters involved. It is a little slow in the middle, but not for long. Other than that, it's a wild ride that will have you laughing out loud a lot. If you can find a theater that is showing this, get your chance to see it.
Score: 8 out of 10
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