Sharknado 2: The Second One is an extended version of the popular Sci-Fi movie sequel that follows the aftermath of a freak weather phenomenon that causes a tsunami of killer sharks to rain down on the East Coast of America. The second movie in the franchise features Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, who reprise their roles as Fin Shepard and April Wexler respectively.
The movie begins with Fin and April flying into New York City to promote his book, How to Survive a Sharknado, at a book signing. The excitement of their arrival in the Big Apple quickly turns to chaos as a massive sharknado hits the city, causing widespread destruction and panic. When April is injured by a flying shark, Fin must navigate the dangerous streets of New York to get her to safety and find help.
As the sharknado continues to wreak havoc on the city, Fin teams up with old friends and new allies, including Vivica A. Fox's character, a tough bartender named Skye, and Kari Wuhrer's character, a flight attendant named Ellen. Along the way, they encounter a myriad of dangers, including a shark that attacks them while they are riding the city's subway system.
Mark McGrath also makes an appearance as Fin's brother-in-law, who is on a flight to New York when the sharknado hits. He teams up with flight attendant Polly, played by Courtney Baxter, to try and save the passengers from the flying sharks that have infiltrated the plane.
D.C. Douglas plays a villainous character named Ben, who works for a shady corporation that is profiting from the sharknado disaster. He becomes an obstacle for Fin as he tries to save April and stop the sharknado before it destroys the city. Tiffany Shepis plays a TV producer who is reporting on the sharknado and Judah Friedlander plays a Mets fan who uses his knowledge of baseball to fight off the sharks.
Throughout the movie, the special effects are over-the-top and deliberately exaggerated, adding to the overall ridiculousness of the premise. The sharks are often portrayed as cartoonish and larger-than-life, with some even having the ability to breathe fire. The action sequences are frenetic and non-stop, with characters narrowly escaping death at every turn.
Despite the absurdity of the plot, Sharknado 2: The Second One is a fun and entertaining popcorn flick that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's clear that the filmmakers are fully aware of the campiness of the movie and have leaned into it, creating a movie that knows it's ridiculous and embraces it.
Overall, the extended version of Sharknado 2: The Second One is a fun and thrilling ride that offers plenty of laughs and excitement. Fans of the first movie and those who enjoy cheesy B-movies will find plenty to enjoy in this over-the-top sequel.
Sharknado 2: The Second One: Extended Version is a 2014 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
