Mimic 2 (2001) (V)

User Rating:

4.1/10   

Director:

Jean de Segonzac

Writers (WGA):

Donald A. Wollheim (short story "Mimic")
Joel Soisson (written by)

Release Date:

17 July 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

This time, nothing can stop it!

Plot:

When a cockroach-spread plague threatened to decimate the child population of New York City in the original Mimic...

Plot Keywords:

New York | Clothes | Suitcase | Cat | Boy

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Alix Koromzay	...	Remi Panos
Bruno Campos	...	Det. Klaski
Will Estes	...	Nicky
Gaven E. Lucas	...	Sal Aguirre (as Gaven Eugene Lucas)
Edward Albert	...	Darksuit
Jon Polito	...	Morrie Deaver
Jody Wood	...	Det. Clecknal
Jim O'Heir	...	Lou
Brian Leckner	...	Jason Mundy
Paul Schulze	...	Phillip
Michael Tucci	...	Dr. Shapiro
Joseph Hodge	...	Akkad
Alex Draper	...	O'Neal
Dick Stilwell	...	Sergeant
Michael Garvey	...	Sergeant

Also Known As:

Mimic 2: Hardshell (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence/gore and language.

Runtime:

82 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG (uncut) | Malaysia:U (cut) | Australia:M | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #37836) | Singapore:PG | Italy:T | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Dimension Films

Goofs:

Continuity: In order to give his shirt to Remi in the principal's office, Nicky first takes off his jacket and lays it on the floor. He then backs up halfway to the office door, where his jacket reappears.

Movie Connections:

Followed by Mimic: Sentinel (2003) (V)

Soundtrack:

Brutality

Typical B-grade sequel that's better than Species 2.

What can you expect from a B-grade sequel to a movie that, in spite of Mira Sorvino and some nifty special f/x, still failed to deliver a minimum of excitement? Not a lot - so you will be somewhat pleasantly surprised watching Mimic 2. Having seen ARRIVAL II and SPECIES II, I was prepared for the absolute worst, and I could not believe my eyes when this sequel turned out to be... well... decent. While not as pervasive as in the first movie, the f/x seem really high quality, and definitely don't give you that dreadful 'cheap' feeling. The story is predictable, including many of the most common cliches of the horror genre, but the photography and lighting do provide a nice ambiance, and manage to sell the story. Bruno Campos is absolutely awful as he tries to transplant (lamely) his character from Jesse, but Alix Koromzay (the female heroine) who comes back from the first Mimic to provide an appearance of continuity does a pretty good job carrying the movie on her own. Sure, it is not a highlight of American cinema, but it's entertaining eyecandy.