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Major League II

  • 1994
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
29K
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Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen, David Keith, Omar Epps, Eric Bruskotter, James Gammon, Dennis Haysbert, and Takaaki Ishibashi in Major League II (1994)
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The Cleveland Indians are now a World Series contender. But last year's hunger is now replaced with complacency, and bad decisions by the team's new owner Roger Dorn threaten to tear the tea... Read allThe Cleveland Indians are now a World Series contender. But last year's hunger is now replaced with complacency, and bad decisions by the team's new owner Roger Dorn threaten to tear the team apart.The Cleveland Indians are now a World Series contender. But last year's hunger is now replaced with complacency, and bad decisions by the team's new owner Roger Dorn threaten to tear the team apart.

  • Director
    • David S. Ward
  • Writers
    • David S. Ward
    • R.J. Stewart
    • Tom S. Parker
  • Stars
    • Charlie Sheen
    • Tom Berenger
    • Corbin Bernsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,581
    1,581
    • Director
      • David S. Ward
    • Writers
      • David S. Ward
      • R.J. Stewart
      • Tom S. Parker
    • Stars
      • Charlie Sheen
      • Tom Berenger
      • Corbin Bernsen
    • 63User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Charlie Sheen
    Charlie Sheen
    • Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Jake Taylor
    Corbin Bernsen
    Corbin Bernsen
    • Roger Dorn
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Pedro Cerrano
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Lou Brown
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Willie Mays Hayes
    Eric Bruskotter
    Eric Bruskotter
    • Rube Baker
    Takaaki Ishibashi
    Takaaki Ishibashi
    • Isuro Tanaka
    Alison Doody
    Alison Doody
    • Rebecca Flannery
    Michelle Burke
    Michelle Burke
    • Nikki Reese
    David Keith
    David Keith
    • Jack Parkman
    Margaret Whitton
    Margaret Whitton
    • Rachel Phelps
    Bob Uecker
    Bob Uecker
    • Harry Doyle
    Steve Yeager
    • Coach 'Duke' Temple
    Kevin Hickey
    • Schoup
    Skip Griparis
    • Monte
    Kevin Crowley
    Kevin Crowley
    • Vic
    Bill Leff
    • Bobby
    • Director
      • David S. Ward
    • Writers
      • David S. Ward
      • R.J. Stewart
      • Tom S. Parker
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    6Smells_Like_Cheese

    I thought there were just as many laughs and it was a decent sequel

    I don't know why the harsh rating, I mean, despite the fact that a few actors were replaced, I thought that Major League 2 was a decent comedy. Separated from the first, I think more people would give it a chance. How could you not laugh at the buddist out fielder? He was hilarious! I liked how they showed that most of the guys changed, it was so human and added a real story.

    The boys are back for the next season, this time Rachel has sold the team to Roger and he is in charge. The boys have all changed though, mainly Rick, who has lost his "wild thing" edge. The boys this time want to make it to the world series, but that's going to be hard since most of them have taken their fame to their heads. Rachel buys the team back and the boys finally decide to get themselves together and get to the world series!

    Major League 2 is a good comedy if you just let go of the first one, I know that most don't want to since the first was so original and a great comedy as well, but just give it a shot as it's own movie. It has some really funny moments that I loved a lot. This movie at least deserves to have a better rating than a sorry 4.7.

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    6JABrown

    Not as bad as some say

    Okay, I admit this film isn't quite as good as the original. But aside from that, it really isn't as bad as it's being made out to be.

    In my opinion, the biggest flaw was that it was supposed to be the `very' next year, but in reality the movie was filmed five years later. This really showed with some of the characters. Rick Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) was a rookie in the first film, but he's obviously not a kid anymore in this one. When Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger) first stepped out of the taxi at the beginning of this movie, he looked so much older that it was stunning. And Margaret Whitton (Rachel Phelps) had aged so much and gained enough weight that I literally didn't even recognize her at first. All of this just took a while to get accustomed to, not to mention Willie Mays Hayes now being played by a different character. They just casually slipped that in there like we weren't supposed to notice, but I never really could accept this as being the same character that I loved so much in the first film.

    As far as the comedy, it's a bit more slap-stick than the original. The character of Rube Baker (played by Eric Bruskotter) is likeable, but borderline goofy. Also, Roger Dorn's character (played by Corbin Bernsen) has transformed from an egotistical bad-boy to a wimpy cry-baby. I had trouble believing that was the same character as well.

    But all of that aside, I still liked this film pretty well. It just took me a while to adjust to the changes. I enjoyed it better the second time I watched it, once the initial shock had worn off.
    5Aaron1375

    This baseball film is not as fun as the original.

    I have to say that for the most part this movie is a lot like the first film. However, now instead of a R rated movie with some bite it is a PG-13 flick that just is not as funny as the original. Also, this film is missing Wesley Snipes as he is replaced by Omar Epps which he would have been okay had he been in the first one, but after seeing Snipes in the role I did not really care for the recast. The team is back, apparently after their magical run they got knocked out very quickly in the playoffs. Somehow, Roger Dorn now owns the team and he paid way to much for it, he also brought in this free agent catcher to knock in some runs. Well that backfires as does a lot of things as Ricky the wild thang is now throwing garbage and can not get his 100 mph fastball in gear, Pedro has mellowed to a considerable degree, Jake Taylor ends up one of the managers on staff and all is not right with the world. There are some funny scenes here and there, but the original it is not. Not only are some characters simply not in the film, like Eddie the aging pitcher, some are back and just not like themselves like Dorn who seems to be playing a completely different character. The film focuses more on Charlie Sheen as Ricky and he has some funny moments as does Randy Quaid as a disenfranchised fan. Still, it probably would have been best had they not made this sequel, it is surprising they made one more after this, but I do not think that one did anything at the box office.
    kingklassy

    Separate it from the original and it's not as bad as some make it out to be...

    Okay, the original "Major League" (1989) was a great movie and the surprise hit of 1989. So, it's no surprise that not only did they want to sequelize it, but that they toned the humor down to PG level to reach a wider audience. Unlike alot of other sequels, most of the original crowd is back (including Charlie Sheen as Rick Vaughn and Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor), save for Wesley Snipes, whose role of Willie "Mays" Hayes is reprised by then-up-and-coming Omar Epps (who pokes fun at Snipes' then-rising career as an action film star in a very funny sequence with Jake Ventura).

    The original film focused more on the story of a bunch of has-beens and never-will-bes trying to have "one last good day in the sun" playing for the struggling Cleveland Indians. This sequel follows similar ground, with most of the players having gained large egos from their sudden success and not caring much about the game anymore. "Major League II" seems to like to jump quickly through the story, however, so you don't get as much of a sense of what's on the line for the team like you did in the original.

    The film starts with some new characters (like a new and arrogant catcher) that provide some pretty necessary tension, but soon gets rid of them to make way for broader characters (like the Japanese outfielder). Perhaps the most irritating is the brilliantly misused Randy Quaid, who plays a die-hard fan that turns coat on the team when they start to lose. The odd part about his appearance is that his character behaves and acts like a returning character, yet there was no sign of him in the first one. He even hangs out with the die-hards from the first film (remember the three man wave in the stands?), but he is totally unfamiliar that he's almost unnecessary.

    The return of former-turned-current team owner Rachel Phelps is unncessary and seems like a rehashing of the tension created by her presence in the first film. He appearance midway through the film (combined with alot of other mid-mark plot changes) makes it seem like the writers and director changed their minds on the story halfway through making the film and tried to weld it all together into something cohesive.

    There are alot of great lines in this film though and some truly funny parts. I think the major problem with this sequel is that it follows the superb original. If you were to watch it without constant comparison to the first, it is a pretty entertaining film and better than alot of other sequels. But I guess it must be hard to follow-up something so great that wasn't really trying to be in the first place.
    7Shadow_Fish

    While by no means brilliant, fun for those who enjoy stupid humor

    And I mean really stupid humor. By no means does this realistically portray baseball, nor does it make any sense at all in real life. It's just stupidly funny. In movies like this, I personally don't really care how good the acting is or how corny the plot is (cheesy romance, ridiculous comebacks, etc) so long as it remains interesting. Yes, most people would know what's going to happen from the beginning. It's what happens when getting there that's funny. While not a must-see movie, if you like comedy and you don't have much else to do, I would recommend watching it. If you prefer witty humor or more winding plots (a la Seinfeld) or developed characters, this is definitely not good for you. This might be even better for baseball fans. A very nice movie to unwind with.

    Disclaimer: I have not seen the first one. I highly suspect that I would be annoyed by this one if I was a big fan of the first one before watching this.

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    • Trivia
      Baker's inability to throw the ball back to the pitcher was based on former New York Mets catcher Mackey Sasser. Sasser was very successful at throwing out runners attempting to steal second, but had a mental block causing him to flinch several times when trying to throw the ball back to the pitcher. Many baserunners took advantage of this affliction and stole bases while he was triple pumping his throw, and/or lollipopping the throw back.
    • Goofs
      When Willie Mays Hayes yells to distract a player and cause him to drop a fly ball, the freeze-frame newspaper shot of that moment appears with the headline "Tribe gives Jays the Willys." However, the player who dropped the ball is clearly wearing a Baltimore Orioles uniform, not a Toronto Blue Jays one.
    • Quotes

      Harry Doyle: So a tough loss for the Indians as Pedro Cerrano doubles off a pigeon and is tagged out while administering CPR before the tying run could score. Funny game, ain't it Monty?

      Monte: Well at least the bird survived.

      Harry Doyle: Who cares? It's a rat with wings.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Jimmy Hollywood/Thumbelina/The House of the Spirits/Major League II/D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La pelota mágica II
    • Filming locations
      • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Morgan Creek Productions
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,626,182
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,040,777
      • Apr 3, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,626,182
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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