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 George is rehearsing his speech and walks outside, a close-up is shown of the coffee cup he is holding. The coffee cup shown has a different design than the one in the other shots.

Quotes:

Seth: Ryce? Like the food?

Movie Connections:

Followed by Beethoven's 4th (2001) (V)

Soundtrack:

Chains

The last watchable "Beethoven" film...

Watchable first sequel to the surprise hit stars Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt as the reprising Newton family, whose slobbering Saint Bernard--Beethoven--gets himself a female doggie to make love with and produce tiny little doggies with. Problem: Two evil dognappers are chasing after the puppies.

Why do they want them? Well, why did Cruella Devil want puppies? Because they're villains.

A very poor movie, but compared to "Beethoven's 3rd, 4th" and "5th" this looks like a masterpiece.

2.5/5 stars -- mediocre but watchable sequel.

- John Ulmer