Leprechaun 2 (1994)

User Rating:

3.4/10   

Director:

Rodman Flender

Writers (WGA):

Mark Jones (characters)
Turi Meyer (written by) ...

Release Date:

8 April 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

Tagline:

This time, luck has nothing to do with it!

Plot:

On his 1000th birthday, a mean Leprechaun gets to choose a bride by making her sneeze three times, then she's his...

Plot Keywords:

Leprechaun | Bride | Monster | Sequel | Black Magic

Cast

Warwick Davis	...	The Leprechaun
Charlie Heath	...	Cody
Shevonne Durkin	...	Bridget
Sandy Baron	...	Morty
Adam Biesk	...	Ian
James Lancaster	...	William O'Day
Linda Hopkins	...	Housewife
Arturo Gil	...	Drunk at the Pub
Kimmy Robertson	...	Tourist's Girlfriend
Clint Howard	...	Tourist
Andrew Craig	...	Midwestern Dad
David Powledge	...	Frank
Billy Beck	...	Homeless Man
Al White	...	Desk Sergeant
Martha Hackett	...	Detective

Also Known As:

Leprechaun II (USA) (TV title)
One Wedding and Lots of Funerals (UK) (video title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, and for nudity.

Runtime:

85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) | Germany:18 | Norway:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Trivia:

When Cody and Bridget are talking after the film's prologue, a bus passes by with a billboard poster of Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) along with the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) being displayed at a local theater.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: A direct quote from the first movie reveals the leprechaun's age to be 600 years, not 2000. It is, however, never stated that this is the same Leprechaun from the first film. The fact that the Leprechaun was killed in the first film, supports this.

Quotes:

Leprechaun: We'll have to make some changes to your face as well. 'Tis a fair face, but the wee ones won't suckle if you don't look like them. They can be very demanding at times. Many changes. Many changes.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "3rd Rock from the Sun: Y2dicK (#4.17)" (1999)

"Gimme Me Gold!!"

A leprechaun is revived on St Patrick Day by a hobo's bottle of liquor, and then tries to claim the bride he promised he would marry 1000 years ago. She is captured and held prisoner inside his tree-house home, with her slacker boyfriend and con-artist uncle quickly coming to the rescue. But can they outsmart this creature, who makes up in cunning and sadism what he lacks in height and strength?

A sequel to an original notable only for an early appearance by Jennifer Aniston, this is about on a par with its low-budget predecessor. The lead lovers are so utterly lacking in anything approaching acting ability or charisma you'll find yourself cheering on Warwick Davis all the way. He, as the Leprechaun, is about the only component that keeps the film going, and his witty one liners and nasty methods of disposing of anyone who stands in his way are a constant delight. It's just a shame that his restricted growth has firmly pigeon-holed him into roles like this, he deserves more than to play Ewoks and Dwarfs his entire career. Eventually though, even his talents (including a fantastic Irish accent(!) ) cannot save a duff script, and the end result is a entirely forgettable film which is only worth watching as a last resort rental. And there's another four sequels to go after this. Oh, joy.. 4/10

P.S Gets my award for most obvious body double ever used for a nude scene. Watch it, and you'll see what I mean..