Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)

11% of critics liked it
(28 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(36,562 ratings)

When they discover that their deceased boss had stashed away two million illegally embezzled dollars in a Caribbean safe deposit box, two co-workers decide to claim the cash. To do so, however, they must convince everyone the boss is actually alive -- a situation which seems oddly familiar to them… More When they discover that their deceased boss had stashed away two million illegally embezzled dollars in a Caribbean safe deposit box, two co-workers decide to claim the cash. To do so, however, they must convince everyone the boss is actually alive -- a situation which seems oddly familiar to them both. This sequel to the popular 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie's promises more of the same: slapstick with an amazingly lifelike corpse at the center. Whatever freshness the premise may have once had has vanished, however, and the occasionally clever set pieces become lost under the weight of a number of cluttered subplots. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Robert Klane
Written By: Robert Klane
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Dec 4, 2001
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Critic Reviews

David Rooney, Variety
A mildly diverting farcical caper.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Through it all, Mr. Kiser, who says not a word, exudes the foolish amiability of a partygoer who is beyond plotzed and is living in a private world of his own.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
I find it hard to believe that many people will pay $6 or $7 to see a picture that has TV sitcom production values, writing, and acting.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
If the premise of the first film was mindless and repetitive, it's doubly so this second time around.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
At the film's conclusion, unfortunately, Bernie is still a fully animate zombie, leaving open the possibility of a third weekend.
Frank Ochieng, TheWorldJournal.com
Why would anyone want to be caught dead with Bernie and his banal buddies a second time around? Relentlessly labored and pointless
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Frankly I'm stunned that every American who paid to see it didn't file a class action suit against Tri-Star Pictures for their blatant misrepresentation of the word "comedy".
Fred Topel, About.com
Sad sequel to a surprisingly clever dark comedy. The voodoo curse is pointless, and all the funny death moments were used up in teh first one.
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Just as the lead characters try to squeeze more use out of a rotting corpse, so do the filmmakers from this tired premise.
Steven Snyder, Greater Milwaukee Today
At times funny, but more often stupid.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Once wasn't enough?

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Conner R

I love that this defies all logic and managed to crank out a sequel to a movie that never should've had one. The idea of adding a supernatural element to the corpse of Bernie is truly a work of written art. I could never create something like a person coming to life from music.… More
I love that this defies all logic and managed to crank out a sequel to a movie that never should've had one. The idea of adding a supernatural element to the corpse of Bernie is truly a work of written art. I could never create something like a person coming to life from music. It's basically the same premise as the first, but still fun if you like the characters and comedy.
Anthony L

There was absolutely no need for a sequel!
Cassie H

Crazier than the first one!!!!!!!!!!!
danny d

they should have stopped at one
Aaron N

how did this happen?
Leigh R

Just as good as the first.
Daniel D

When I read the plot I thought this would slaughter the greatness of the first film, ended up being a pleasant surprise
Curt C

Man, did Bernie just eat preservatives his whole life or what? Of all the movies I would have thought you could never make a sequal to, this would be way up there on the list.
Richard F

A good candidate for the worst movie of all time.
Jim W

Half a star is too generous. I'd give it No stars if it was an option. In this dumb sequel, Bernie can now get up and dance when music is played, due to voodoo. Yeah....avoid it. It's totally unfunny, at least the first was stupid and funny. This one is just stupid.
Lee K

not as good as the hilarious original