Shout by Acoucalancha

Gremlins 2: The New Batch 1990

Interviewer: "Creature what is it that you want?"
Brain Gremlin: "Fred, what we want is, I think, what everyone wants, and what you and your viewers have: civilization."

Grogu's got nothing on this guy, Gizmo is so cute in this one. The New Batch is more of the same goodness as the first, same goofy comedy, Mogwai/Gremlin madness and amazing practical effects/puppet work. Even more action and creature presence than the first and the campyness is dialed up to 11—which makes it, in my opinion, slightly better than the first! It depends what you're looking for. On a technical level it isn't even close to being as stylish or visually stunning as the first though.

The Splice O' Life company setting is perfect. I love the weird inventions in this one just like the first and there's always something absurd happening in the background like that Canadian moose desert, the revolving door at the beginning or the Microwave with Martha segment... creates some really funny moments. The self parody aspect was interesting. The Brain Gremlin, Greta (female Gremlin) and Daffy (hyperactive Mogwai) are my favorites. So many personalities. What a blast!

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