Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

Name: Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice
Director: Steve Boyum
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 4.1
Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Callum Keith Rennie, Jessica Steen, Gary Busey, David Hemmings

2002Dir. Steve Boyum1h 44m

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Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice carries that familiar raucous humor from the first film, but it has this interesting twist with a new female coach. The atmosphere shifts slightly, mixing the original rough-and-tumble vibe with some very different dynamics. The pacing is a bit uneven, as it tries to balance the classic hockey antics with some new plot developments. It’s fascinating to see the Hanson Brothers still in the mix, bringing their unique charm and humor, though the team faces this Harlem Globetrotters-style opposition that adds a layer of absurdity. The practical effects in the games are decent, but the real draw here is the chemistry among the characters and that kind of offbeat charm that makes it stand apart from typical sports comedies.

Hockey-related comedy with a twistFeatures returning charactersExplores themes of teamwork and change