Bad Santa 2. Enraged, Sunny attempts to shoot him again, but hits Thurman in his behind instead. In Phoenix, Willie is reunited with Marcus, who apologizes for his actions in the first film and recruits him for a heist at a Chicago charity. Willie reluctantly agrees, while unsuccessfully trying to help Thurman lose his virginity before he leaves for Chicago. Thurman delivers to Willie a package containing a large sum of cash, and Willie soon finds out it's from Marcus, his former partner who has been released from jail after the events 13 years earlier. Bad Santa 2 (2016) Trivia. The third film should possibly work harder on the second sequel. Willie, Regent and Dorfman chase her; despite her blending in, Willie catches her and attempts to take the bag of stolen cash by saying the kids need it more. In ‘Bad Santa 2’, Soke’s character jumped back to square one, and the film thus seemed to be an unnecessary production. Bad Santa 2 The site's critical consensus reads, "Loaded up with the same scatological and misanthropic humor as its predecessor but precious little of its heart or genuine wit, Bad Santa 2 presents a foulmouthed shadow of Christmas past. While he recovers, he is visited in the hospital by Diane who wakes him up with a handjob. Meanwhile, Marcus, after doing recon work, tries to seduce another security guard (Gina), so he can obtain the keys to Regent's office where the charity's safe is kept, but he fails to do so, as Gina is "high maintenance". [22], Bad Santa 2 grossed $17.8 million in the United States and Canada and $5.4 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $23.2 million, against a production budget of $26 million. On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. Bad Santa 2 returns Academy Award® winner Billy Bob Thornton to the screen as America's favorite anti-hero, Willie Soke. Add the first question. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Willie soon encounters Gina, who, thanks to Sunny's prodding, believes Willie wants to sleep with her. Mommy issues arise when the pair are joined by Willie's horror story of a mother, Sunny Soke, who raises the bar for the gang's ambitions, while somehow lowering the standards of criminal behavior.There is some big laughs in this film. "[16] On October 29, 2015, it was confirmed that Thornton would return to play Willie in Bad Santa 2, and that filming would begin in Montreal in January 2016, for a scheduled release of Christmas 2016. [24], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 24% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. If you liked Bad Santa, but are curious as to how Bad Santa 2 differs, follow the following formula: replace John Ritter with Christina Hendricks and Bernie Mac with Kathy Bates. We take a look at how Oscar front-runner Chloé Zhao will change Marvel forever. [5] Originally, Rosenthal had written the character as Willie's father, Earl, but Cross believed changing the character to Willie's mother would be funnier. When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand... A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Bad Santa'. Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 Henry Ebblinger becomes the first psychotherapist of the old west. "[25] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 38 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". (2016). Ultimately, Bad Santa 2 proves to be the equivalent of a kid getting a board game for Christmas when they wanted a Xbox One. Bad Santa 2 ( 3,628 ) IMDb 5.6 1 h 32 min 2016 R Along for the ride is ‘the kid’ - chubby and cheery Thurman Merman, a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie’s sliver of humanity. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Rated R for crude sexual content and language throughout, and some graphic nudity, Willie is having sex with Diane in an alleyway, Gravitas Acquires Horror Comedy ‘Too Late’, Mutinty Lands ‘Equal Standard’; ‘A Dirty Deed’ And ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’ Add Cast – Film Briefs, ‘Turner & Hooch’: Matt Hamilton, Paul Campbell & Cristina Rosato Join Disney+ Reboot As Recurring, ‘Look Who’s Talking’ Remake in the Works at Screen Gems from Director Jeremy Garelick. A sequel, Bad Santa 2, was released on November 23, 2016. Was this review helpful to you? On the night of the show/robbery, Willie catches Thurman singing, which makes the kid very happy. [20], In December 2015, it was announced that Bad Santa 2 would be released on November 23, 2016 by Broad Green Pictures in America, while Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions would handle worldwide distribution. "[17], On January 6, 2016, Christina Hendricks joined the cast, playing the head of a charitable organization. NOW WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE FILM. In Bad Santa 2, we find Merman working at a sandwich shop. I think that switch only added to the humor of the finished product. BAD SANTA 2 returns Billy Bob Thornton to the screen as everyone's favourite anti-hero, Willie Soke. A sequel to the 2003 film Bad Santa, the film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Kathy Bates, and Christina Hendricks, and features criminals Willie and Marcus again teaming up to work as Santa and an elf, respectively, this time to rob a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Upon their arrival, Willie is annoyed to learn that not only is a target of the con a charity, but that his estranged mother, Sunny, who uses "shit stick" as a term of endearment for Willie, is Marcus's contact. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Kelly recently spent a day delivering bread-based edibles to New Yorkers who tweeted at … New Crew. Use the HTML below. [11] On July 14, 2011, Los Angeles Times confirmed that Dimension Films and other producers on the film, including Geyer Kosinski, had hired two writers Johnny Rosenthal and John Phillips to work on the screenplay. BEWARE OF FALSE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. [4] On November 3, 2015, it was announced that Mean Girls director Mark Waters would direct the film from a script by Rosenthal, Ellin, and Shauna Cross, while Brett Kelly and Tony Cox from the first film also signed on to return. $9.97 + $3.99 shipping. [4] Miramax and Broad Green Pictures would co-finance the film, with Broad Green also distributing the film in the United States, and Sierra/Affinity handling the international sales for the film. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Kathy Bates and Christina Hendricks It was also down 46% from the five-day opening of the first film, which made $16.8 million in 2003. Still addicted to alcohol and at the end of his tether, Soke will reluctantly accept his former sidekick Marcus' truce and his daring plan for another Yuletide caper--this time targeting a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. [14] On May 30, 2013, it was revealed that Miramax has hired Entourage creator Doug Ellin to rewrite the script, and to possibly direct the sequel. Thurman ends up joining the children's choir, which is set to have a concert on the night of Willie, Sunny and Marcus's heist. This film is raunchy but I could not help but to laugh. [7] On January 11, 2016, more cast was added to the film, including Ryan Hansen, Jenny Zigrino, and Jeff Skowron[8], Principal photography on the film began on January 11, 2016 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW TO THEIR NAME. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Written by BAD SANTA 2 returns Academy Award®-winner BILLY BOB THORNTON to the screen as America's favorite anti-hero, Willie Soke. Title: New Job. I mean, the first one isn't perfect but is so much more there, more alive. [18][19] Filming took place on locations including Saint Catherine Street and Saint-Alexandre. Bad Santa 2 [Blu-ray] has been added to your Cart Add a gift receipt for easy returns. [12] The sequel was scheduled to begin shooting in fall 2012 for a December 2013 release. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. [9] On December 16, 2010, it was announced that Miramax and The Weinstein Company had signed on an agreement to develop sequels including one for Bad Santa. [23] The film ended up grossing $9 million over its first five days ($6.1 million in its opening weekend), finishing below expectations and 7th at the box office. The sequel is still watchable thanks to all the talented actors ready to play it nasty (including "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks). BAD SANTA 2 returns BILLY BOB THORNTON to the screen as America's favorite anti-hero, Willie Soke. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE FILM . Nick Riganas. I was disappointed because the first one was a laugh a minute! I AM HONEST! Diane's husband Regent, who also runs the charity and is cheating on Diane with his secretary, orders his head security guard Dorfman to track and follow Willie, becoming suspicious of how much time he's spending with Diane. But unfortunately Bad Santa 2 is really not a great movie. 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[29] Vince Mancini for Uproxx said that the sequel will make [one] appreciate the original, and criticised the film's humor as "plug-to-play one liners", while also noting that the film "isn't terrible". He also visits an injured Marcus, but proceeds to "tea bag" him and post pictures of this on Instagram, as revenge against Marcus for doing the same thing to him. New Low. There is just not as many as the first one. However, as Willie slips back into his Santa's red suit again, much to his disappointment, he will discover that another partner in crime is also eager to join in the heist: his desperate for cash estranged mother, Sunny. Cross explained, "I think that while there's something funny about an absentee father, the terrible father figure is played out. Principal photography began on January 11, 2016 in Montreal, and the film was released in the United States on November 23, 2016 by Broad Green Pictures. It almost seemed to thematically show the origins and set the tone of what the original film was about. 92 mins More details at IMDb TMDb Report this film. Bad Santa 2 Begins Production - ComingSoon.net", "Billy Bob Thornton Is More Foul-Mouthed Than Ever in NSFW 'Bad Santa 2' Trailer", "Will 'Moana' Slay 'Fantastic Beasts' Over The Thanksgiving Stretch? Having finally gotten used to each other's existence, Brad and Dusty must now deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. [3], Bad Santa 2 opened alongside Moana, Rules Don't Apply and Allied, and was expected to gross $15–20 million from 2,920 theaters over its first five days. As Willie cracks the safe, Marcus is about to betray him again, but they escape just as Regent and Dorfman discover the con. Forced to don the Santa suit once more, Willie is arrested when he beats up a much jollier Santa (due to mistakenly thinking the other Santa is a pedophile) but is bailed out by one of the charity's founders, Diane. 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