...an agreeable yet perpetually erratic comedy that’s barely able to justify its already-short running time...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 3, 2023

…a fittingly silly finale to a series that never lost its momentum…

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 10, 2022

The film fields the usual suspects (Lloyd Bridges notably), and many, but not nearly enough, of the usual jokes.

| Sep 9, 2021

As it charges along to its disappointingly hollow payoff, Part Deux grows increasingly violent, with a graphic in one corner of the screen toting up kills like a video game

| Jun 7, 2018

| Original Score: C+ | Sep 7, 2011

It's beautiful.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 4, 2008

This is a long way from the inspirations of Airplane!

| Feb 4, 2008

If the original Hot Shots! was the mother of all movies, its sequel ... might well be considered the aunt of all movies ... or at least the first cousin of Rambo.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 9, 2006

Pretty funny, but too much forced zaniness, jokes upon jokes, many tasteless.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 9, 2006

Unlike its grim predecessor, there are at least two chuckles this time round.

| Feb 9, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 2, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 23, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 22, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 5, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 22, 2003

It is what it is. The Saddam jokes get a bit tired by movie's end.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 20, 2003

Brilliant spoof. Right on target with Rambo III, No Way Out, Basic Instinct, and more. All clever gags.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 14, 2003

Is nothing sacred to the makers of Hot Shots! Part Deux? Nope. Not a thing.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | May 20, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Feb 4, 2003