Bad Santa 2

Synopsis

In 'Bad Santa 2', con man Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) reunites with his partner Marcus Skidmore to pull off one last big heist. Their target is a charity in Chicago run by the naive Diane, who becomes entangled in their schemes. As Willie and Marcus plan their Christmas caper, complications arise, including the appearance of Willie's estranged mother Sunny. Full of dark humor and crude wit, 'Bad Santa 2' explores themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. With a mix of outrageous antics and heartfelt moments, this sequel is a wild ride that will leave audiences both cringing and laughing.

Cast

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  Billy Bob Thornton

  Willie Soke

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  Kathy Bates

  Sunny Soke

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  Tony Cox

  Marcus Skidmore

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  Christina Hendricks

  Diane Hastings

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  Brett Kelly

  Thurman Merman

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  Ryan Hansen

  Regent Hastings

Reviews

Critics had mixed feelings about 'Bad Santa 2'. While some praised the film's dark and irreverent humor, others found it crass and lacking in substance. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a disappointing 23% rating, with the consensus being that the sequel failed to capture the magic of the original. On IMDb, the movie holds a modest 5.6/10 rating, indicating that it fell short of audience expectations. Metacritic rated it at 38/100, highlighting the film's divisive reception among viewers. Some reviewers appreciated Billy Bob Thornton's return as the misanthropic Willie Soke, but overall, 'Bad Santa 2' struggled to live up to the cult status of its predecessor.