Les dieux sont tombés sur la tête... la suite

While the original film would have been very difficult to top, The Gods Must Be Crazy II is certainly a strong movie. The innocence and silliness that was captured so amazingly in the first film was faithfully reconstructed in this film. Xixo was much more commanding in this film, and the two kids who played his children were also quite good. Unfortunately, the film makers had to beat the idea into the ground, and made an terrible third sequel. Alas, sometimes a great idea shouldn't always be built upon.

'The Gods must be crazy 2' is another South African gem, made in a time when it wasn't influenced by politics. This was pure storytelling at its best.

Following on the huge success of 'The Gods must be crazy', Jamie Uys brings us yet another hysterically funny adventure. The film also offers stunning views of the amazing South African wildlife, with its vast open fields and desert. To a certain extent, this can also be viewed as a humoristic documentary.

The humor is based on the misadventures of several people, who - by chance - affect the others through the decisions they make. It is seriously funny, and not slapstick at all. Although by no means professional actors, the real life Bushmen N! Xau, Xiri, and Xisa deliver fantastic performances, and they're all amusing in their own right. I also thoroughly enjoyed Hans Strydom as Dr Stephen Marshall, and Lena Farugia as Dr Ann Taylor, and the chemistry between them.

Set in the Kalahari desert, the film features good cinematography, camerawork and visuals. This was fascinating. There truly never is a dull moment. The 'Gods must be crazy' movies are unique and unlike any comedy you'll ever see. It's incredible to see what Jamie Uys accomplished with these movies. This was fabulous!

Would I watch it again? Definitely!

This sequel is definitely not as insightful about the nature of man as the original, but there're still more than enough slapsticks, romance and family drama to make up for it.

The two children are particularly adorable, their strength comes from their innocence, without the precocity that has become the hallmark of Hollywood. Their storyline is thus the most heart-warming of all.

The two soldiers from opposing forces provide much of the slapstick of movie, and they are very good, with exceptionally funny facial expressions.

And let¡¯s not count Lena Farugia and Hans Strydom out, who play a doctor of law from New York and a zoologist on assignment ¨C their opposite-attract romance is rather stereotypical but Lena in particular is such a charming delight that I forget how much Strydom looks like Tom Selleck, instead, wonder why Lena had not since made another movie - yes, really sad :( - she could¡¯ve been a big star.

So in the end, one very funny little film, worth every penny and more to rent or buy. Keep some band-aids with you while watching, as you may get some stitches in your side.

Though not as funny as the original- the refreshing beauty of the children and the determination of the father to find them make this an enjoyable movie. Plus it was nice to see all the wildlife- including the badger from hell. This time there was more chemistry between the leads- believably romantic-- and the nature- how to survive in a waterless place was accurate.

The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) C-97 min. D: Jamie Uys. N!xau, Lena Farugia, Hans Strydom, Eiros, Nadies, Erick Bowen. Sequel to the hit box-office smash is just as funny, concerning the bushman's quest to find his children, who have been `kidnapped' by a pair of poachers. Meanwhile, two inept soldiers are out to make each other suffer through slapstick catastrophes and a duo of scientists find themselves lost in the desert. Farugia is hilarious as the anti-nature scientist, while Bowen is funny as well (as a Cuban soldier who loses his sense of direction every few minutes). RATING: 8 out of 10. Rated PG for partial nudity, slapstick violence, and strong language.