Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

User Rating:

4.2/10   

Director:

Rod Daniel

Writers:

John Hughes (characters) and
Amy Holden Jones (characters) ...

Release Date:

17 December 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

This time he's bringing the kids.

Plot:

Beethoven the St. Bernard dog becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dog-napped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate.

Plot Keywords:

Puppy | Rescue | Love | Dog | Second Part

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Charles Grodin	...	George Newton
Bonnie Hunt	...	Alice Newton
Nicholle Tom	...	Ryce Newton
Christopher Castile	...	Ted Newton
Sarah Rose Karr	...	Emily Newton
Debi Mazar	...	Regina
Chris Penn	...	Floyd
Ashley Hamilton	...	Taylor Devereaux
Danny Masterson	...	Seth
Catherine Reitman	...	Janie
Maury Chaykin	...	Cliff Klamath
Heather McComb	...	Michelle
Scott Waara	...	Banker
Jeff Corey	...	Gus, the Janitor
Virginia Capers	...	Miss Linda Anderson

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild language and unsuitable teen behavior.

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby

Certification:

South Korea:All | Philippines:G | Netherlands:AL | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (original rating) | Australia:PG (cable rating) | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. | Peru:PT | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | USA:PG | Iceland:L | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Northern Lights Entertainment

Trivia:

Christopher Masterson a small role in the film, however his older brother, Danny Masterson, had a leading role in the film. The two were not playing brothers in the movie, so neither one mentioned to anyone that they were related. When producers went to view the film they noticed the resemblance and re-shot all of Chris's scenes with another actor.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Regina orders her boyfriend to take Missy, he puts the leash around the dog. The close up is of a woman's hand, complete with red nail polish.

Quotes:

Emily: We're not millionaires yet. Are we thousandaires?

Movie Connections:

Followed by Beethoven's Big Break (2008) (V)

Soundtrack:

Roll Over Beethoven

Okay, But No Match For The Fist One

This isn't a bad sequel but it's unable to measure up to the first "Beethoven," which was an extremely likable film. This is still a "cute" film and one parents and all the kiddies certainly will like.

It features a litter of St. Bernard puppies, and who doesn't go "aww" at the sight of little puppies, especially St. Bernard's? The puppies are the main story here, which turns into a "crime" story when "Missy" is dog-napped and the little ones also become endangered.

I didn't think this was a "silly" story as there are some good morals and lessons to be learned, but it was a bit "sappy." I get a little annoyed, too, when animals are pictured as smarter than the humans. I'm sorry but, as much as you might love pets and hate some people, that just ain't so.

Nonetheless, if you loved the first movie you'll find enough to like in here to enjoy it. If you thought the first film was just okay, you won't like this.