Gremlins 2: The New Batch

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The magical collectibles store that Gizmo calls home has just been destroyed, and the tiny monster finds his way into a newly erected skyscraper. Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) and his bride-to-be, Kate (Phoebe Cates), who have previously dealt with Gremlins run amok, discover that Gizmo and an impish legion of reptilian pals are inhabiting the downtown building. The couple tries to stop the creatures from escaping into New York City, but this new batch of beasts might be uncontrollable.

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Gremlins 2 trades the spiky thrills of its predecessor for looney satire, yielding a succession of sporadically clever gags that add some flavor to a recycled plot.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

'Gremlins 2'' is sloppy and inconsistent, just as it needs to be -- its bumptious, adolescent humor would wilt away if it were subjected to craftsmanship and mature reflection.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 23, 2020

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

What lends it novelty and makes it such wicked fun is the change of locale from a Capra-esque small town to rude, hectic New York City.

Jun 23, 2020

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Gremlins 2 The New Batch has so much comic energy that we overlook its lack of anything worth calling a plot.

Jun 23, 2020

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Not only is it better than the first... it is the best film of the summer. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 11, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The story is essentially a duplication of the original film.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 14, 2020

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Many filmmakers throughout the years have tried to figure out how to make a live-action cartoon; Joe Dante, with this film, is the only man that got it 100% right.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 18, 2020

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No N This is a strong contender for the worst movie I've ever seen. Stupid gag after stupid gag after stupid gag. Appeared to be written by five-year-old boys for five-year-old boys, while not being appropriate for children. I enjoyed the original Gremlins film. This one was just incredibly stupid and annoying with virtually no redeeming qualities. I'm surprised so many actors agreed to be a part of it. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Ethan G Unapologetically violent and silly, "Gremlins 2" adds an unexpectedly creative and funny layer to a premise that could have easily lost its footing. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Mason M So everyone hates his movie? and I don't?! Do I really need to explain why this film is good besides brain gremlin because really if the first one was good then this was the best one in my opinion Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Julian S Chock-full of clever references, nods to pop culture, and plenty of campy humor, “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” proves to be way smarter than a sequel needs to be. It’s just a total blast. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Patrick S Joe Dante! 8 of 10!! I like this zany sequel, better than first movie. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Audience Member The first Gremlins was a parody/homage to classic Sci-Fi/Monster movies. This time, director Joe Dante looks to parody his own creation, and gives in completely to his love of Looney Tunes, making essentially a live action, off the wall, cartoon spoof of Gremlins. To say Gremlins 2 doesn't take itself seriously would be an understatement, as at one point it even mocks its own premise and on another occasion breaks the “fourth wall”. However, amidst all the chaos and insanity, Gremlins 2 manages to be very entertaining. Just don't expect the original. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe Dante Director Zach Galligan Billy Peltzer Phoebe Cates Kate Beringer John Glover Daniel Clamp Robert Prosky Grandpa Fred Robert Picardo Forster

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