I felt I just had to say, the second review, 10/10 "The Greatest Film of All Time", is one of the funniest things I've read in a while and made my night. I've never reviewed a film or show, I laughed so hard I had to post something. It's a good movie, I don't know, watch it. Underrated and often left unmentioned decent sequel. Ducks fly together. And the second review helped me big time.
64 Reviews
Enjoyable, a little blander than the first, but perfectly watchable
TheLittleSongbird27 April 2010
I really enjoyed the first Mighty Ducks film, it was uplifting and fun. And you know what, I liked this film too. It is blander than the first, with the direction lacking in places, the plot predictable and the pacing a little uneven. However, the ice hockey matches are done with real flair, the soundtrack is great, it is well filmed and the script actually has its touching and humorous moments. Emilio Estevez reprises his role as Gordon and does a very good job again, in fact he could very well be the actor who holds the film together, and Kathryn Erbe is a charming Michele. Overall, don't expect a masterpiece, but this is an enjoyable film if given a chance. 7/10 Bethany Cox
Estevez is used efficiently; everything else is used haphazardly
StevePulaski22 November 2012
"This isn't a hockey game, it's a circus." - Coach Gordon Bombay, D2: The Mighty Ducks.
Rarely does a movie character sum up his movie so well. D2: The Mighty Ducks is a circus; a cacophony of conflicts, dopey characters, fighting, eccentricities, miscommunications, clichés, and inpenetrable goofiness. Here's a movie sequel that continues to beat a dead horse into the ground by offering the public a sequel to a Disney movie that can only be liked by reciting the word "nostalgia" or "nostalgic." At this point, it isn't that The Mighty Ducks films are bad movies in the usual sense, but it's that they are so unambitious, uninspired, and bland that it makes it hard to accept them as "take it for what it is" entertainment and harder to like them on the typical "good movie" level. Emilio Estevez, still portraying the greatly motivated man driven on the idea of success, reprises his role as Gordon Bombay, who the opening credits show us has gone on to be a minor league hockey player being seriously considered for his first NHL appearance until he injured during a breakneck game.
Now, Bombay's chances are done and he talks to a close friend about making money, until opportunity knocks when the idea of him coaching Team U.S.A.'s hockey team in the Junior Goodwill Games is proposed. Bombay quickly signs a suit's contract, bands the Ducks together again, and they quickly rustle up the skills and the motivation to win at this year's event and show audiences that Ducks stick together.
Need I go further? Should I mention that the kids are now teenagers, yet are still as brazen and as goofy as they were in the first film? Should I go on to mention that Bombay becomes too consumed with coaching a more honored and admired team, and lets all the pressure gets to his head to the point where he is scolding and yelling at his players? Ned I mention that this newfound consumption on Bombay's part has greatly upset a number of players, fueling Ducks-heckler Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson) to aggravate the players? And do I even need to mention that in the third act the Ducks will discover Tyler's surefire knucklepuck and graciously adopt him to the team? One can also make note of the never-ending barrage of one-liners the film haphazardly includes in order to sound hip, motivating, and high-spirited. When one of the only girl players is called a "lady," she forcefully replies, "I'm no lady, I'm a duck!" And when the Ducks face their opponents from Iceland, the crowd chants, "We will, we will quack you!" in attempt to see how much the audience can cringe in a small period of time.
This is kids sports movie-making 101, although it's not harmful as much as it is non-beneficial to any of its viewers. It provides sweet, genial escapist delight and I believe that's what a number of Disney-movie fans seek, which in that case, renders D2: The Mighty Ducks a success according to them. To me, the film is overly long and winded, still far to content with capitalizing on the surprise success of its predecessor, is chock full of clichés, and anchored by its dull characters and formulaic premises. I guess you can also say I'm getting tired of hearing "We are the Champions" at the end of the picture further capitalizing on "the in-game spirit." At least the film knows one thing and that's how to properly utilize Estevez.
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Michael Tucker, and Kenan Thompson. Directed by: Sam Weisman.
Rarely does a movie character sum up his movie so well. D2: The Mighty Ducks is a circus; a cacophony of conflicts, dopey characters, fighting, eccentricities, miscommunications, clichés, and inpenetrable goofiness. Here's a movie sequel that continues to beat a dead horse into the ground by offering the public a sequel to a Disney movie that can only be liked by reciting the word "nostalgia" or "nostalgic." At this point, it isn't that The Mighty Ducks films are bad movies in the usual sense, but it's that they are so unambitious, uninspired, and bland that it makes it hard to accept them as "take it for what it is" entertainment and harder to like them on the typical "good movie" level. Emilio Estevez, still portraying the greatly motivated man driven on the idea of success, reprises his role as Gordon Bombay, who the opening credits show us has gone on to be a minor league hockey player being seriously considered for his first NHL appearance until he injured during a breakneck game.
Now, Bombay's chances are done and he talks to a close friend about making money, until opportunity knocks when the idea of him coaching Team U.S.A.'s hockey team in the Junior Goodwill Games is proposed. Bombay quickly signs a suit's contract, bands the Ducks together again, and they quickly rustle up the skills and the motivation to win at this year's event and show audiences that Ducks stick together.
Need I go further? Should I mention that the kids are now teenagers, yet are still as brazen and as goofy as they were in the first film? Should I go on to mention that Bombay becomes too consumed with coaching a more honored and admired team, and lets all the pressure gets to his head to the point where he is scolding and yelling at his players? Ned I mention that this newfound consumption on Bombay's part has greatly upset a number of players, fueling Ducks-heckler Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson) to aggravate the players? And do I even need to mention that in the third act the Ducks will discover Tyler's surefire knucklepuck and graciously adopt him to the team? One can also make note of the never-ending barrage of one-liners the film haphazardly includes in order to sound hip, motivating, and high-spirited. When one of the only girl players is called a "lady," she forcefully replies, "I'm no lady, I'm a duck!" And when the Ducks face their opponents from Iceland, the crowd chants, "We will, we will quack you!" in attempt to see how much the audience can cringe in a small period of time.
This is kids sports movie-making 101, although it's not harmful as much as it is non-beneficial to any of its viewers. It provides sweet, genial escapist delight and I believe that's what a number of Disney-movie fans seek, which in that case, renders D2: The Mighty Ducks a success according to them. To me, the film is overly long and winded, still far to content with capitalizing on the surprise success of its predecessor, is chock full of clichés, and anchored by its dull characters and formulaic premises. I guess you can also say I'm getting tired of hearing "We are the Champions" at the end of the picture further capitalizing on "the in-game spirit." At least the film knows one thing and that's how to properly utilize Estevez.
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Michael Tucker, and Kenan Thompson. Directed by: Sam Weisman.
The Quack Attack is Back, Jack!
Meifumado7 February 2002
Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, D2 spreads its wings and soars to new heights of artistic merit. D2 is the rarest of sequels, a sequel that is truly better than the original. All of the jagged edges in the original film's plot have been streamlined, and the new ground being broken, (Self-Doubt, Conquering your fears, Sexual Identity) fit in seamlessly, giving this film a more robust feel, similar to that of Chunky Soup. Emilio Estevez (In his star-making role) plays coach Bombay with a smoldering fury that makes it very clear that he is Martin Sheen's favorite son. The rest of the cast is equally brilliant, especially the ducks themselves, whose performances are so real, you cant help believing that they are truly kids. The direction is bold yet beautiful, and instantly recalls that of the early german surrealists. The electronic score by Goblin is eerily effective in creating suspense in both the game and locker room scenes, and lets the viewer know that this isnt a game anymore, and that national pride is on the line. A masterpiece of baroque visuals and dry wit, D2 is a most worthy rental upon your next excursion to the video store.
What the Puck!? This movie makes no sense. Despite that, it's still a guilty pleasure watch of mine.
ironhorse_iv16 March 2016
Warning: Spoilers
As a kid of the 1990s, 'The Mighty Ducks' trilogy (1992-1996) was one of my favorite sport movies at the time. It's the movie that got me, interested in hockey. It had a very positive message about teamwork, sportsmanship and overcoming adversity. However, the sequel to the first movie does have the most faults, out of the three. It's something I can't overlook. Directed by Sam Weisman, the movie has Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) returning from the minor leagues after a major knee injury forced him out. While rehabbing he is offered the role as coach of Team USA in an international hockey tournament known as the Jr. Goodwill Games. With that job, comes with him, reuniting with his old Pee-Wee Hockey Team, the Mighty Ducks, as well as a few new players in tow. Without spoiling the movie, too much, I was somewhat disappointing, when this movie came out, because the fact that the Mighty Ducks wasn't going to defend their Pee-Wee Hockey title. After all, I kinda love, the Hawks Vs Ducks rivalry. Still, I did like the new idea of them, playing in a Junior Olympic type settling. It made the games, a lot more challenging, despite D2 follows the same formula as its predecessor. Also, the fact that Team USA is made out of the majority of the Mighty Ducks team, seem very illogical. First off, the team were so bad at hockey in the first movie, that they only made their local hockey playoffs, because another team got the measles. That's doesn't make them, the best junior hockey players the United States has to offer, at all. Also, wouldn't the Ducks need a couple of more wins under their belt, be needed to even, be consider to represented their countries!? One big win doesn't make you, the best. Even Bombay as the coach makes little sense. He has been an amateur coach at a junior level for a single season of local pee-wee hockey. Before that, he was a lawyer. It's not like he was a seasoned coach or player. Also, he was mostly drunk when he coached the Ducks in the first movie. So, how is that, make great coaching!? The fact, that he spent most of the movie, eating up fame, doesn't make it, any better. I think the worst, had to be his roster management. I don't get, why benching all-star goalie named Julie "The Cat" Gaffney (Colombe Jacobsen) for the horrible goalie, Greg Goldberg (Shaun Weiss) is a good idea!? Doesn't Goldberg hate being the goalie? Also, what are the rules of this league? How come the other teams, are all males with a single ethnic or social background, but the Mighty Ducks is the only one that has female players and players with different ethnic background? It's very weird. Also, it seem like anybody can join the team, even after the sporting events, happen. A good example of this, is how Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson) is able to join the team, with little to no previous ice hockey experience. Wouldn't the Jr. Goodwill Games committee board, up against that? It's seem like they don't really care for any the rules, if they willing to have players take off their mask, switch uniforms and hog-tie other players without getting ejected from the game. The Ducks don't even get major penalties. Just a 2 minute minor. I really don't get, how Jr. Goodwill Games would allow this to happen. Also, why would anybody cheer Team USA when they become the Mighty Ducks in the end? For most of the fans, the name, the Ducks is totally meaningless to them. If anything, they would be Disqualification for the second half, due to the name change. Even with that, Team USA is not the underdogs in the film. In my opinion, Coach Bombay should be coaching, the Trinidad and Tobago team; a country team that doesn't have snow-like weather nor let alone, an ice rink. Add to the fact; that they are playing in a different country, during the summer months. That team seem to be more like the underdog than the other teams in the film, due to them, being a Caribbean team. Who knows, maybe if they did that, this movie would be a little more memorable, like 1993's 'Cool Runnings', which was about the Jamaican bobsled team, during the Winter Olympics. Instead, Team USA looks like jerks, by completely destroying them; not only with scores, but physically, injuring their players. Despite all that, the movie does have some good highlights. The comedy was mostly a hit than a miss to me. All of the recurring and new characters were great in their roles, even if some of them, were just one-dimensional stereotypes. The hockey scenes were intense, and fun to watch. Even the music by composer, J. A. C. Redford was inspiration. Overall: All this commercial success paved the way for the creation of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, (now the Anaheim Ducks) NHL team as well as a unrelated animated series called 'Mighty Ducks' (1996-1997). While, the sequel is the most cheesy movie of the three films. D2 is still reasonably entertaining. It's a fun nostalgia trip. Recommended to anybody who is a fan of 1990s kid sport movies.
There are a few too many inspirational speeches and it's totally predictable, but...
Smells_Like_Cheese12 November 2006
For some odd reason, I liked D2: The Mighty Ducks. Now, obviously, I haven't had the opportunity to see The Might Ducks, you know, the first one? But my friend only had the second and the third, so I'm watching those first and hopefully I didn't have to see the first one to understand the second. But I got the story just fine, not to mention, after reading the summary of The Mighty Ducks, I get the point of the movie.
Basically, Gordon now has the chance to coach his Mighty Ducks again, only this time, they are Team U.S.A. They are fighting against the best Pee-Wee hockey teams in the world, including the very nasty, plays against the rules, Iceland Team. Now, if you've seen The Karate Kid, you get where this is going. Of course, Gordon changes and wants to win instead of have fun, leading the team into stress, and again, if you've seen Rocky, you get the point.
See what I mean by how predictable it was? Not to mention how many inspirational speeches there were, I was getting a toothache from how many there were, they were so sweet, it was unbearable. But I thought that it was a fun family film that the kids would definitely get a kick out of. As silly as it was, it is a good film for the kids, for morals, you know? :-D But, just sit back and enjoy, you never know, you might like it as well.
6/10
Basically, Gordon now has the chance to coach his Mighty Ducks again, only this time, they are Team U.S.A. They are fighting against the best Pee-Wee hockey teams in the world, including the very nasty, plays against the rules, Iceland Team. Now, if you've seen The Karate Kid, you get where this is going. Of course, Gordon changes and wants to win instead of have fun, leading the team into stress, and again, if you've seen Rocky, you get the point.
See what I mean by how predictable it was? Not to mention how many inspirational speeches there were, I was getting a toothache from how many there were, they were so sweet, it was unbearable. But I thought that it was a fun family film that the kids would definitely get a kick out of. As silly as it was, it is a good film for the kids, for morals, you know? :-D But, just sit back and enjoy, you never know, you might like it as well.
6/10
Hard to watch with all the Flaws
inthecrease774 September 2002
Its a cute movie but almost the same as the first movie.
I play hockey and its very hard to watch, numerous rules being broke, and the constant equipment changes.
Equipment costs a lot of money, and they all have new pieces of equipment in every game or practice sequence, like new helmets, gloves, breezers, not to mention all the goalie equipment helmets, leg pads and all, at least three different sets (6 for both goalies). *Note all equipment was oversized as well, the helmets should be snug, plus the straps would have to be fastened, you're not allowed to play if they are undone.
Plus their opponents shouldn't even be in the same talent/skill level (like A, B, or C) let alone AGE bracket, besides the fact that they don't have any girls on the other teams. The refs miss calls that even a non-hockey fan could catch.
The penalty shot (shoot out) was already mentioned.
And the "Switching numbers" mentioned switching jerseys would not be allowed. A goalie with out a mask, the play is whistled down, the time it would take to take off and put on the goalie pads when they switched players. Goalies in the lower levels are not allowed to cross the Blue line. Sorry this movie is So FLAWED its hard to watch!!!!
I play hockey and its very hard to watch, numerous rules being broke, and the constant equipment changes.
Equipment costs a lot of money, and they all have new pieces of equipment in every game or practice sequence, like new helmets, gloves, breezers, not to mention all the goalie equipment helmets, leg pads and all, at least three different sets (6 for both goalies). *Note all equipment was oversized as well, the helmets should be snug, plus the straps would have to be fastened, you're not allowed to play if they are undone.
Plus their opponents shouldn't even be in the same talent/skill level (like A, B, or C) let alone AGE bracket, besides the fact that they don't have any girls on the other teams. The refs miss calls that even a non-hockey fan could catch.
The penalty shot (shoot out) was already mentioned.
And the "Switching numbers" mentioned switching jerseys would not be allowed. A goalie with out a mask, the play is whistled down, the time it would take to take off and put on the goalie pads when they switched players. Goalies in the lower levels are not allowed to cross the Blue line. Sorry this movie is So FLAWED its hard to watch!!!!
A Bigger Sequel, But Not Better
gavin694223 December 2016
Gordon Bombay is forced to withdraw from the minor hockey league with a knee injury. Much to his surprise, he is given the job of coach of Team USA Hockey for the Junior Goodwill Games in California. With most of the Ducks and a few new players in tow, he sets forth for LA.
When you have a sequel, you have to make it bigger and better. This film is possibly bigger, because now the kids are playing in some sort of Olympic-like setting against a team from Iceland. So the pressure is much greater. But is it better? Not really. It's rather flat with no plot development, character development or surprises.
Fans of the first film might like this, especially because it will allow them to just relax for 90 minutes and not have to invest themselves. It's a good movie to play in the background. Also, Leah Lail is in it.
When you have a sequel, you have to make it bigger and better. This film is possibly bigger, because now the kids are playing in some sort of Olympic-like setting against a team from Iceland. So the pressure is much greater. But is it better? Not really. It's rather flat with no plot development, character development or surprises.
Fans of the first film might like this, especially because it will allow them to just relax for 90 minutes and not have to invest themselves. It's a good movie to play in the background. Also, Leah Lail is in it.
The Greatest Film of All Time
aclott7893 February 2006
This is clearly above and beyond all other movies ever made and it definitely deserves the number one ranking on IMDb. It's not even close. Why, you ask? Only because it has everything a movie could possibly need. Think about it, you've got Coach Gordon Bombay, Pacey from Dawson's Creek, kids from Morgan Park High School in Chicago(I live a block away!) which actually does not have a hockey team, Keenan's knuckle puck, Team Iceland, Goldberg for comic relief, the team from Trinidad & Tobago whose fans play Caribbean drums after they score a goal, that hot chick from Maine, and We Are the Champions! Come on, it doesn't get any better.
Evereybody now, "Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack!"
Evereybody now, "Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack!"
Excellent character development, subpar hockey knowledge
jchuribal24 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Let me preface this review by saying, wow, what a musical. The pageantry was phenomenal and the character development of Wu would make anyone shed a tear. A few complaints about the hockey performance. I mean the Texas guy is just lassoing people? A memorable quote I drew from this movie was, "This isn't a hockey game it's a circus" I also hated when that coach guy was in the business suit or whatever those kids didn't like about it. Dean Portman bullied me through the screen, it was awesome. Also, Goldberg sucked, why didn't he throw in that girl like she was killin it in that first scene with the pucks and stuff.
Okay...?
dpoll39015 July 2005
Warning: Spoilers
***SPOILER ALERT*** This movie isn't a complete and utter disaster, but it is pretty damn bad. I honestly just think that Disney should have left it alone, but no, they had to go and make a sequel to a really good movie.
OK...the story sort of picks up where it left off, Grdon Bombay is in the minors and while playing he receives a leg injury, so he returns back home. Then he's asked to coach Team USA in the Junior Winter Olympic Games. Of course this makes Bombay get all his ducks back together, still missing a few from the first movie, but i think for the most part they were acceptable losses, with the exception of Karp. Then they go off to play, they start to win when...oh my God, surprisingly there's a team better than them that they will have to overcome. And heres the most original part, they face them in the finals...gasp...and even more original than that...they win. oooooo...
The humor in this is even less mature and more for kids than the first. Which I think really killed the movie. The characters I think were the only likable attributes of this movie. Especially the addition of Dean Portman.
The movie was also infested with music by Queen...watch out.
Overall not as good as the first, by any means. 3.5/10
OK...the story sort of picks up where it left off, Grdon Bombay is in the minors and while playing he receives a leg injury, so he returns back home. Then he's asked to coach Team USA in the Junior Winter Olympic Games. Of course this makes Bombay get all his ducks back together, still missing a few from the first movie, but i think for the most part they were acceptable losses, with the exception of Karp. Then they go off to play, they start to win when...oh my God, surprisingly there's a team better than them that they will have to overcome. And heres the most original part, they face them in the finals...gasp...and even more original than that...they win. oooooo...
The humor in this is even less mature and more for kids than the first. Which I think really killed the movie. The characters I think were the only likable attributes of this movie. Especially the addition of Dean Portman.
The movie was also infested with music by Queen...watch out.
Overall not as good as the first, by any means. 3.5/10
A Childhood classic for those who enjoyed being a kid.
EmpressClaudia17 November 2004
I love this movie and the other two movies in this series. I believe that it is the best of the series b/c it was a lot lighter than the other two. My favourite part might have been in the end when everyone is around the campfire and they burst into a horrible version of "We Are The Champions." Though it was horrible it was hilarious and very cocky. I'm sure all of us would break into this song after beating everyone in the world in hockey....though it's hard to believe Canada didn't kick Americas asses. I am a fan of Queen also and I believe this movie may have had a great deal with that as well.As a girl I have to say that when I was ten this was the first movie that I saw boys for more than just stupid pricks. If you want to be a kid again watch this movie and enjoy but don't bash it b/c it wasn't made to entertain teenagers and adults.
A disappointing follow-up to a great original film
r96sk24 September 2020
Too repetitive and cringey for my liking.
'D2: The Mighty Ducks' takes a slightly different path than the original, but by the end it's basically the same film once more. The message(s), while still well intentioned, comes across way more forced this time - not helped by the overall samey feeling, I guess.
Emilio Estevez remains the only actor really worth mentioning, the children and villains are very forgettable in this one. Some of the plot lines don't go far either, namely with María Ellingsen's character. There are also a few missing faces from the 1992 film, including Casey (Heidi Kling); her stuff involving son Charlie (Joshua Jackson) is ignored.
It's a silly film that can have enjoyment for some. For me, it's a disappointing follow-up to a great original film.
'D2: The Mighty Ducks' takes a slightly different path than the original, but by the end it's basically the same film once more. The message(s), while still well intentioned, comes across way more forced this time - not helped by the overall samey feeling, I guess.
Emilio Estevez remains the only actor really worth mentioning, the children and villains are very forgettable in this one. Some of the plot lines don't go far either, namely with María Ellingsen's character. There are also a few missing faces from the 1992 film, including Casey (Heidi Kling); her stuff involving son Charlie (Joshua Jackson) is ignored.
It's a silly film that can have enjoyment for some. For me, it's a disappointing follow-up to a great original film.
Lost all the joy from the original
SnoopyStyle31 August 2013
Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) is back to coach Team USA for the Junior Goodwin Games in California. Most of the team is back with a few new players. Some of them are really ridiculous. This time the big bad guys are from Iceland coached by an old nemesis. Iceland?? Everything is going well, until Gordon loses his way with all the hype. But the movie is lost way before that.
The genuine joy and underdog feel is missing in this. The characters aren't given much chance to develop further. Adding silly players with weird characteristics just dilute the product. Gordon actually said in this movie, "This isn't a hockey game. It's a circus." You're so right, Gordon. This movie is as ridiculous as a circus breaking out of a hockey game.
The genuine joy and underdog feel is missing in this. The characters aren't given much chance to develop further. Adding silly players with weird characteristics just dilute the product. Gordon actually said in this movie, "This isn't a hockey game. It's a circus." You're so right, Gordon. This movie is as ridiculous as a circus breaking out of a hockey game.
Bombay Blows It Big-Time
elgatoenfuego29 October 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Mostly a good , solid movie, marred only by 2 sub-par plot lines. The whole Kenan thread was a bit ridiculous - I'm not sure you can add a player mid-Olympics, even the junior Olympics, but even if you could, has he ever ice-skated in his life? Maybe, but it's never even asked - but the only big problem I had with the thing was the stupid knuckle-puck. As a hockey fan, it was a moronic addition that would've been best left on the cutting room floor. Even with the ludicrous nature of the movie, this was a little bit out there. Much, much worse, however, was the giant disaster that was Gordon Bombay's coaching. First of all, he got a big head coaching a junior USA hockey team that had trouble winning a tournament without Canada (and I don't remember Sweden, Finland, Slovakia, or the Czech. Republic being represented either), so it was such an easy schedule that they should have swept, but they lost a few games and had trouble with freakin' Iceland in the finals. Weak. Here's a suggestion, you sexist blowhard: play your best goalie. I don't care that she's a woman, WHY WAS JULIE SITTING IN FAVOR OF GOLDBERG!?!? Goldberg didn't even practice in the offseason. He obviously was the goalie because he was the fattest kid on the team, not the best choice as a goalie. Now, that's fine last year, when it's just a regional thing meant to be fun and teach sportsmanship, but you're in the big leagues now (said/written mostly tongue-in-cheek), you have to play your best goalie, which was clearly Julie "The Cat." My buddy and I were talking about this, and agreed that the "secret weapon" status is exclusively the domain of a one-trick-pony type. In that case, Knuckle-puck Kenan could've been a nice option if you really wanted a secret weapon. (I almost titled this review "D2 Review" for the rhyming, but decided on the alliteration instead. I think I made the right choice.)
OK sequel
mattkratz23 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This movie wasn't quite as good as the original, but few sequels are. Still, it was a decent movie. Estevez returns to coaching the Ducks after his hockey (and return to the NHL) are derailed by an injury, and he winds up coaching not just the Ducks but the USA hockey team. He loses sight that hockey was supposed to be fun and cares more about winning the tournament before regaining his senses and his original vision.
My favorite scenes are the party scene, the scene with Wayne Gretzky, the part at the beginning where the bad kids literally get tied up, the game scenes, and the scene where Estevez burns his cardboard image. If you liked the original, you might like this one.
** 1/2 out of ****
My favorite scenes are the party scene, the scene with Wayne Gretzky, the part at the beginning where the bad kids literally get tied up, the game scenes, and the scene where Estevez burns his cardboard image. If you liked the original, you might like this one.
** 1/2 out of ****
Ice movie
ThunderKing627 March 2021
Ice
ThunderKing627 March 2021
D2TMD movie does not have the same charm as the first. Still a good movie though.
The movie is a comedy/sports/children movies. It's the Sequel to Mighty Ducks. This time Coach Bombardy is coaching the USA team while being distracted by capitalism. The DuckUSA go up against an exaggerated peewee hockey villain who coaches a team that look like NHL players.
My favourite moment is when they play street hockey.
The moment that didn't make sense was Wayne Gretzky meeting team USA. In addition, a Canada VS USA rivalry would have made more sense than Iceland. Where is Iceland anyways?
The children have great chemistry with each other. Each character is unique and have personality. Although Brandon Quintin Adams character disappears then shows up then disappears. The kid had talent however, his imdb resume say otherwise.
Overall a good movie, still not better than the original.
What can be learned? Team Work.
Verdict: Keenan in the house. Sorry I had to...
The movie is a comedy/sports/children movies. It's the Sequel to Mighty Ducks. This time Coach Bombardy is coaching the USA team while being distracted by capitalism. The DuckUSA go up against an exaggerated peewee hockey villain who coaches a team that look like NHL players.
My favourite moment is when they play street hockey.
The moment that didn't make sense was Wayne Gretzky meeting team USA. In addition, a Canada VS USA rivalry would have made more sense than Iceland. Where is Iceland anyways?
The children have great chemistry with each other. Each character is unique and have personality. Although Brandon Quintin Adams character disappears then shows up then disappears. The kid had talent however, his imdb resume say otherwise.
Overall a good movie, still not better than the original.
What can be learned? Team Work.
Verdict: Keenan in the house. Sorry I had to...
If you like hockey stay away!
Hocklife2 August 2008
This movie is just about rock bottom. It spits in the face of the great sport of hockey. Every game scene is unrealistic or just to dam slow to be real.The characters are dull and forgettable and I know the movie is a comedy but guess what it fails at that to.
*To hockey players a few scenes imparticular bug me are the shoot out scene because no one does any of those moves or the goalie takes slapshots form 50 feet. Its annoying to see terrible actors playing even worse hockey players. Also the scene where Russ Tyler comes 40 ft out of the net takes his helmet of and shoots a knuckle puck(Fakest shot ever) and scores a terrible goal to tie the game. The final scene that takes the cake is when the cowboy hockey player from Texas takes goes into the shoot out he does two moves both used in real hockey unfortunately there so out of context they look pointless and accomplished nothing.
The first move was the Michigan where he picks it up on his stick. This move is used usually to pick the puck up from behind the net and score. The second move is the "through the legs" which is normally only used to get around a defensman.
All in all this movie is terrible the only reason it isn't given one star by the decent performance of Emilo Estevez
*To hockey players a few scenes imparticular bug me are the shoot out scene because no one does any of those moves or the goalie takes slapshots form 50 feet. Its annoying to see terrible actors playing even worse hockey players. Also the scene where Russ Tyler comes 40 ft out of the net takes his helmet of and shoots a knuckle puck(Fakest shot ever) and scores a terrible goal to tie the game. The final scene that takes the cake is when the cowboy hockey player from Texas takes goes into the shoot out he does two moves both used in real hockey unfortunately there so out of context they look pointless and accomplished nothing.
The first move was the Michigan where he picks it up on his stick. This move is used usually to pick the puck up from behind the net and score. The second move is the "through the legs" which is normally only used to get around a defensman.
All in all this movie is terrible the only reason it isn't given one star by the decent performance of Emilo Estevez
The last good Estevez movie
Cinema_Love20 March 2005
Unfortunetely for us, the Estevez & Mighty Ducks fan, this was the last good ''theater'' movie of Emilio. It is very sad to say but it's the truth. That movie is really funny, you laugh even if it's way too much stupid. The cast play well their characters and they add new characters so it add a bit of fantasy in the movie for their new plot. It's not half the 1st but still it's pretty good! It's your typical fast-food sequel made for the big bucks but hey, they do what they can with that plot, it failed but for the fans it was a success!! Estevez always do movie at that time (D2, Judgment Night, Another Stakeout, Loaded weapon...) that man was everywhere and he was indeed my favorite, that's an actor I really miss!
Average Movie
Mulder-172 January 1999
D2: The Mighty Ducks is just another formulaic teamwork-to-triumph family film. It has a moderately good script and storyline and is reasonably well filmed.
Although better than the first Mighty Ducks, it is still inferior to the third movie.
When rated up against other Disney films, it rates an 8/10. Up against other non-Disney films more like 6/10
Overall an enjoyable movie for the kids or the older kids-at-heart.
Although better than the first Mighty Ducks, it is still inferior to the third movie.
When rated up against other Disney films, it rates an 8/10. Up against other non-Disney films more like 6/10
Overall an enjoyable movie for the kids or the older kids-at-heart.
Team USA All The Way
Caleb_Everett17 January 2019
Remember that one time a man coached a pee wee hockey team to a state championship and then was offered the job of Coach for team USA? Gordon Bombay remembers. This movie has so many flaws, can we talk about how Bombay allows his team to switch jersey's at the end of the final game, basically spitting in the face of Americans by stating, "These kids would rather play as Ducks than as team USA." Aside from the craziness of the movie, it has it's fun moments and is a great film for any young athlete to watch
Addition Of New Characters Vaults This One Past The Original
zkonedog4 March 2017
The first "Mighty Ducks" movie captured the essence of "hockey humor". With the addition of some new characters, "D2" manages to outshine even its quack-tacular predecessor.
For a basic plot summary, this movie sees the Ducks reunite under Coach Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) as Team USA for the Junior Olympics. Besides the usual team leaders such as Charlie (Joshua Jackson) and Adam Banks (Vincent Larusso), newcomers like Julie "The Cat" Gaffney (Colombe Jacobsen), "Cowboy" Dewayne Robertson (Ty O'Neal), and Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson), to name but a few, via for spots on the team. The team to beat in the tournament is Iceland, coached by big, bad Wolf "The Dentist" Stansson (Carsten Norgaard), who completely intimidates all-comers.
"D2" is better than the original because of the crazy new characters that inject new life into the precedings. The "old gang" is still as funny as ever, but every new character in this film is better than any of the originals (save maybe for Lester Averman (Matt Doherty)).
This movie pretty much follows along with the same themes as the first one, those being the "sacred nature of hockey" and "having fun over winning". For those who like sports movies or hockey in general, this one will have you laughing even louder than the first one.
For a basic plot summary, this movie sees the Ducks reunite under Coach Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) as Team USA for the Junior Olympics. Besides the usual team leaders such as Charlie (Joshua Jackson) and Adam Banks (Vincent Larusso), newcomers like Julie "The Cat" Gaffney (Colombe Jacobsen), "Cowboy" Dewayne Robertson (Ty O'Neal), and Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson), to name but a few, via for spots on the team. The team to beat in the tournament is Iceland, coached by big, bad Wolf "The Dentist" Stansson (Carsten Norgaard), who completely intimidates all-comers.
"D2" is better than the original because of the crazy new characters that inject new life into the precedings. The "old gang" is still as funny as ever, but every new character in this film is better than any of the originals (save maybe for Lester Averman (Matt Doherty)).
This movie pretty much follows along with the same themes as the first one, those being the "sacred nature of hockey" and "having fun over winning". For those who like sports movies or hockey in general, this one will have you laughing even louder than the first one.
Better than the Original, Still Cheesy
Reviews_of_the_Dead15 April 2023
This sequel is the one that I remember watching the most. Looking at the year of its release, 1994, would have been prime for my sister and I to go to the video store. I know we watched this one a lot. It had been a long time since watching it and Jaime wanted to see something light.
We start up where the last one left off. Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) is in the minor leagues and he's close to being called up to the NHL. He gets hurt though. This forces him to return to Minnesota. He helps with Jan (Jan Rubes) and he learns that Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson) does as well. Things look up when the United States hockey team for the upcoming Junior Goodwill Games needs a coach. Jan has been bragging about Bombay. Tibbles (Michael Tucker) offer the job after hearing about the job Bombay did with the underdog team last year.
The team is made up of the core of that squad. That includes Charlie, Fulton (Elden Henson), Goldberg (Shaun Weiss), Averman (Matt Doherty), Jesse (Brandon Quintin Adams), Guy (Garette Ratliff Henson), Connie (Marguerite Moreau) and Banks (Vincent LaRusso). They're joined by Julie (Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine), Portman (Aaron Lohr), Dwayne (Ty O'Neal), Luis (Mike Vitar) and Ken (Justin Wong).
Things seem easy at first. They're beating everyone they go up against and this goes to the head of their coach. He starts to rub elbows with celebrities like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Cam Neely, Chris Chelios, Luc Robitaille, Greg Louganis and Kristi Yamaguchi. It comes to a screeching halt though when they run into a bigger and more physical team in Iceland. Their coach was run out of the NHL, Wolf (Cartsen Norgaard). They also feature the best player in the tournament, Gunnar (Scott Whyte). The Americans will have to dig deep and learn to play together if they're going to bring home the gold.
What I realized with this watch through is the similarities to what happened during the 1980 Olympic hockey team run. The difference here is that the Americans came in acting like they were the Dream Team. We get that difficulty of being knocked down and needing to overcome. This is an American story at heart.
It is also fun. Believability goes out the window a bit where the referees are calling some penalties, but clearly not others. Things are done to build tension. This was still a fun movie and it even made me tear up a bit at the end. I've come to realize that isn't as good as I remember, but I find this better than the original personally. I'd recommend giving it a watch as a teen sports movie.
My Rating: 7 out of 10.
We start up where the last one left off. Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) is in the minor leagues and he's close to being called up to the NHL. He gets hurt though. This forces him to return to Minnesota. He helps with Jan (Jan Rubes) and he learns that Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson) does as well. Things look up when the United States hockey team for the upcoming Junior Goodwill Games needs a coach. Jan has been bragging about Bombay. Tibbles (Michael Tucker) offer the job after hearing about the job Bombay did with the underdog team last year.
The team is made up of the core of that squad. That includes Charlie, Fulton (Elden Henson), Goldberg (Shaun Weiss), Averman (Matt Doherty), Jesse (Brandon Quintin Adams), Guy (Garette Ratliff Henson), Connie (Marguerite Moreau) and Banks (Vincent LaRusso). They're joined by Julie (Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine), Portman (Aaron Lohr), Dwayne (Ty O'Neal), Luis (Mike Vitar) and Ken (Justin Wong).
Things seem easy at first. They're beating everyone they go up against and this goes to the head of their coach. He starts to rub elbows with celebrities like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Cam Neely, Chris Chelios, Luc Robitaille, Greg Louganis and Kristi Yamaguchi. It comes to a screeching halt though when they run into a bigger and more physical team in Iceland. Their coach was run out of the NHL, Wolf (Cartsen Norgaard). They also feature the best player in the tournament, Gunnar (Scott Whyte). The Americans will have to dig deep and learn to play together if they're going to bring home the gold.
What I realized with this watch through is the similarities to what happened during the 1980 Olympic hockey team run. The difference here is that the Americans came in acting like they were the Dream Team. We get that difficulty of being knocked down and needing to overcome. This is an American story at heart.
It is also fun. Believability goes out the window a bit where the referees are calling some penalties, but clearly not others. Things are done to build tension. This was still a fun movie and it even made me tear up a bit at the end. I've come to realize that isn't as good as I remember, but I find this better than the original personally. I'd recommend giving it a watch as a teen sports movie.
My Rating: 7 out of 10.
Predictable & Stupid
ryangilmer00725 January 1999
This is a movie that shows "I suck" at every corner. Every aspect of the story is predictable as the characters re-do Mighty Ducks One, only in a different format/setting. There is nothing new about the story. From the players giving up on the coach to the ducks having to make a comeback to eek out the victory, actions are a repeat of the first movie. Besides the feeling of deja-vu, the story line is pure insanity. Also, there is no "real" hocky footage, like the north star game in the first (oh, wait the stars left town). Anyway, the series should have stopped with this one as The first movie was good. However, D3 was made and I refuse to waste my money on it. Even watching the Minnesota scenes isn't worth the torture.
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