This slapstick schtick is slickly delivered and for a well-worn plot, the fun is airy and the stunts at the expense of the bad guys are often very funny.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 6, 2024

No surprises here as far as the plot, just changes in casting keep this sequel lively.

| Original Score: B- | Jan 10, 2023

[John Hughes] figures he didn't need any surprises: Just take the blueprint for the first of the series and slip it in the copying machine.

| Aug 8, 2019

Twice the bad guys, half the laughs.

| Original Score: 1/4 | Jan 9, 2018

There are some genuine laughs, and not too much saccharin or cartoon-style brutality.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 6, 2017

Formulaic movie draws some laughs from pratfalls.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 1, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Jul 14, 2005

Until the next stupid movie that nobody wants to review comes along, this is Coal Dog. Courage.

Full Review | Original Score: D- | Jan 27, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Apr 6, 2004

A refreshing, bubbly follow-on

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 4, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 2, 2003

The third time is definitely not a charm for this recycled ruse of cartoonish high jinks involving another rambunctious rascal up to no good. Pointless and ponderous.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | May 30, 2003

| Original Score: 2/5 | Feb 8, 2003

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 12, 2002

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

further proof --as if any were needed-- that John Hughes-scripted movies are now a thing to be feared instead of anticipated, as they might have been ten years ago during his 'Breakfast Club'/'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'/'Pretty in Pink' heyday.

| Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3/10 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 1/5 | Jan 1, 2000