School of Thieves 2

Name: School of Thieves 2
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1987-01-01
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Paolo Villaggio, Massimo Boldi, Enrico Maria Salerno, Florence Guérin, John Richardson

1987

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About This Movie

So, 'School of Thieves 2' is quite the quirky follow-up. You’ve got Dalmazio and Egisto back on their zany escapades—one's just gotten out of prison, the other's freshly escaped from an asylum. Their return to their uncle is filled with this absurdity that just builds on the first film's foundation. The pacing swings from rapid-fire antics to slower, more reflective moments as they navigate their misadventures. What really stands out is the slapstick, which feels very much tied to its Italian roots, with some practical effects that are charmingly rough around the edges. The performances are, well, over-the-top, but that weird energy really adds to its uniqueness. It’s definitely a product of its time, gracing the comedy genre with a flair that’s hard to replicate.

Second film in the seriesFeatures a mix of slapstick and character-driven humorCaptures 80s Italian comedy style