House Party 2

I don't understand why this movie doesn't have a higher rating. I mean this movie was off the chain. Almost everybody in the movie had me cracking up. The movie maybe a little more silly and heavy-handed with it's message than the first one, but on the whole it still works. The only bad side is that Robin Harris (father) wasn't able to be in this sequel, because he died of a heart attack shortly after the first House Party came out. On a brighter note, people get to see Martin Lawrence before he started racking in the big bucks. I give this movie an 8/10.

The characters, both Kid and Play through plot development, and the plot itself, in which the Professor Sinclair and Mr. Lee characters are great role models for a young Black man in college, are more socially and culturally responsible than the previous movie and other college genre movies of the same period.

A shining example: the well-delivered speech by Georg Stanford Brown about what was and wasn't fair about Kid's having to write a paper and to prove his scholastic ability.

House Party 2 (1991) is a movie I recently rewatched for the first time in a long time on Netflix. The storyline picks up shortly after where the last movie left-off. Unfortunately Kid's father has passed away and he wants to live out his father's dream of seeing him attend college. Play would prefer Kid skip college and help him pursue a rap career. When Kid's college check donated to him by his church is cashed and spent by Play, their friendship and future quickly becomes at risk.

This movie is codirected by George Jackson (only movie directed) and Doug McHenry (Jason's Lyric) and stars Martin Lawrence (Martin), Christopher Reid (Class Act), Christopher Martin (Class Act), Tisha Campbell (School Daze), Queen Latifah (Chicago), Helen Martin (Death Wish).

Martin Lawrence and the character Pee-Wee are easily my favorite parts of this movie. The storyline isn't overly creative and a bit painful at times and they purposely recycle some of the same jokes and routines from the first film (on purpose but its a bit cheesy). Queen Latifah was a great addition, the soundtrack was excellent and they did do some of the coming of age elements well.

Overall this is a must watch for fans of the first one and/or Martin Lawrence. This doesn't have the magic of the first film but it has its own charm. I would recommend seeing this once and would score it a 6/10.

House Party 2 doesn't live up to the first film but it's still a funny film. While the charcters haven't grown much since the first film Kid is still head strong and Play is still a lothario, the film does expand Martin Lawerence's part and features a cameo by Ralph Tresvant. If you want harmless fun check this one out.

House Party 1 and House Party to get the same rating. # One had better music (sometimes) and was funnier, but #2 was more entertaining and fun to watch, not to mention a better plot and storyline. I like the House Parties, with an exception of #3, because I can relate to them. Also, because they make me laugh. I might like the humor and characters more because I'm a black teenager, but I think anyone over 10 and under 40 would enjoy watching this movie. I give this movie a 9 out of 10.