Review of Problem Child 2 (1991) by Paul S — 27 Oct 2008
The only good either of the Problem Child films caused was bringing together Amy Yasbeck and the late John Ritter. Aside from that, the flicks are as demonic as their hero. In this basically unnecessary sequel, freshly separated Ben (Ritter) and his little hellraiser Junior (Michael Oliver, who never needs screen-time ever again) move to a new town infested with willing bachelorettes.
Ben eventually picks Lawanda (Laraine Newman), whose Blanche DuBois tendencies don't suit Junior in the least. To irk Junior even more, it seems this town already has a little firestarter in younger girl form with Trixie, who coincidentally has a sweet, single mother played by Yasbeck (who played Junior's first horrible mother-through-adoption).
You can see where the plot goes from here. Jack Warden and Gilbert Gottfried return as their parts from the first film, but sadly, there is no appearance from the Bowtie Klansma- er, I mean Killer (Michael Richards) that made Problem Child a tad more fun.
On a serious note, I'm sure these films, whether abusive parents saw them or no, did wonders for the red-headed children of America. Let us also salute these proud American flicks for their terrific promoting of adoption.
Oh, and dog poop jokes - gotta have dog poop jokes.... Schmucks.
This review of Problem Child 2 (1991) was written by Paul S on 27 Oct 2008.
Problem Child 2 has generally received mixed reviews.
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