Cole Clay // Film Critic
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 | 93 min | Rated R
Director: Steve Pink
Cast: Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and Adam Scott
Why was this film made? The first HOT TUB TIME MACHINE was a modest success with some charismatic stars such as Rob Corddry, John Cusack, Clark Duke and Craig Robinson being men (or how they think men should act when they get together for a time-hopping escapade). It’s already a ridiculous ploy.
With HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 the gang is back, minus John Cusack (HIGH FIDELITY), and add a winsome Adam Scott (PARKS AND RECREATION) for more of the same adventures. This time, they should have been made for TV, but this appalling material would never make it even on Comedy Central late night. It ranges from televised sodomy to shotgun blasts to the groin; however, Jason Jones (THE DAILY SHOW) and Kumail Nanjiani (SILICON VALLEY) show up for rather funny supporting roles and that’s got to count for something.
Really what were you expecting from a film called HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2?
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 opens tonight.
