Rated PG-13
Starring Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palance, Patricia Wettig
Directed by Paul Weiland
The Story:
Mitch (Crystal) is paranoid. He keeps seeing Curly (Palance) ever since he discovered a map hidden in the old cowboy's hat. Teaming with Phil (Stern) and saddled with his older brother, Glen (Lovitz), the trio head out west to discover the treasure that Curly's ancestors buried. However, some things buried in the desert are meant to stay buried!
A few years after the now-classic City Slickers was released, the inevitable sequel followed.
While not nearly as beloved as the first, I for one, am a big fan.
The dynamic changed a bit.
Gone, with no explanation is Ed (Bruno Kirby), but Phil and Mitch are still there.
Now we are introduced to Glen, Mitch's deadbeat brother and played to the hilt by Lovitz.
I have often found movies improved by the Lovitz Factor, and this one is no exception.
Bringing back Jack Palance was a stroke of genius, and he actually gets a bit more screen time this go round.
Again, it's a different feel than the first one, but that's totally fine because it stands on its own merits as a good movie, not just a sequel to a great movie.
Final Grade: A-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: While not quite as great as City Slickers, it's pretty darn close. :)
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