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31 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70VarietyJustin ChangVarietyJustin ChangBoorish and crass, homophobic and misogynistic, the very definition of sloppy seconds — par for the course where the present generation of male-driven, R-rated, “Hangover”-aping franchise comedies are concerned. That it somehow manages to send you out of the theater feeling tickled rather than sullied may be a mystery as impenetrable as the cosmos.
- 58HitfixDrew McWeenyHitfixDrew McWeenyThe best moments in this film are the moments where it feels like they're just throwing jokes at the screen. The moments that are toughest are the ones where they try to create some sort of emotional beat, because the moment we're supposed to invest in these guys at all, the movie crumbles.
- 50The PlaylistKimber MyersThe PlaylistKimber MyersCorddry’s Lou was an enjoyable, over-the-top asshole in the first film, providing most of its humor, even while surrounded by an equally strong cast. However, here, he’s just a truly disgusting human being. Worse still, he’s not that funny.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThe sequel is dominated by Rob Corddry, a fearless funnyman best taken in tiny doses. The doses aren’t tiny enough and the laughs are few and far between this time in the tub.
- 35TheWrapAlonso DuraldeTheWrapAlonso DuraldeIf the undemanding silliness of the first “Hot Tub Time Machine” was your cup of comedy, then you may well enjoy another plunge in these waters. Apart from a few laughs, however, I found the experience tepid and soggy.
- 25New York PostKyle SmithNew York PostKyle SmithWithin five minutes you’ll guess why John Cusack, not overly encumbered with big film roles these days, didn’t return for the sequel: The script is monotonous, meandering and witless.
- 25Slant MagazineChris CabinSlant MagazineChris CabinJosh Heald's script takes the easy way out, ending the film with a torrent of slapdash sentimentality.
- 20The GuardianJordan HoffmanThe GuardianJordan HoffmanIf there was just one extended sequence that crackled with originality you could at least say it has its moments, but, truly, there’s nothing besides repeated use of swear words in lieu of wit.
- 20Village VoiceAmy NicholsonVillage VoiceAmy NicholsonLike a hot tub itself, it looks inviting, but all too soon you've had enough.
- 10The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA flop-sweaty cash grab that gives a bad name to sequels in which key talent has jumped ship... Viewers who expected nothing from the first but were pleasantly surprised will get burned badly here.