Porky's II: The Next Day (1983)

I'm a bit sad that so many people hate this film... it's entertainment, guys, not social commentary. C'mon people, this is one of those films where you check PC at the door!

While it *is* crude, it has some truly great funny moments in it, such as the duel of Shakespeare/Bible quotes (I shamelessly admit I love it when the principal says "Get the fluck outta here!"), the duel on the stage replacing a sword with a female mannequin leg (the death moment is priceless), and Wendy's besequined tart role-play humiliating the handsome jerk politician at a high-profile restaurant ("It tastes much better going down...!" EEEEW!!!)

Another thing I love about the Porky's films is the male nudity. Female nudity not integral to the plot is rampant in most films, and while part of the story here, it's delightful to see more naked men than in any other non-"adult" film I know. Even The Full Monty doesn't show all *this*! Equality at last! And in the '80s to boot!

Fmovies: For those that liked the first, this is the perfect sequel. For those that didn't like it, this movie isn't directed at you. Stay away from it and don't even start complaining about the nudity and sexuality in it. But for those of us that appreciate the humour contained in here, there is more of the same stuff.

I will just tell you that I have not laughed as much as I did in this movie in quite some time unless you include Eddie Murphy's Delirious. But as a film this is one funny gag after another once again. If you want to know what is generically funny about this film, read the review for Porky's. It is the same kind of humour in both films. However, each film has a few scenes that I will never forget. In the first one it was the penis sketch artist scene. In here it will be the rendition that Billy and his counterpart put on in their Shakespeare Festival. They are dueling to the death in an epic sword fight. One of the swords break and it is up to Tommy to find a sword for them to finish to scene properly. So he hands him a leg from a woman's manikin...the same leg that made a nice lamp in Christmas Story, both films directed by honorary Canadian, Bob Clark. This has to be seen to be appreciated.

I loved this movie and I really recommend it to those that love high school humour. And if you have seen the first and liked it, you will love this one as well.

Bob Clark's untimely death in a car crash a few days ago brings to mind his career, including "Porky's II: The Next Day". This one hilariously continues the get-laid-at-any-cost adventures of the teenage boys portrayed in the original movie. The actual plot has their school putting on a production of Shakespeare plays and getting threatened by the Ku Klux Klan, an angry clergyman, and hypocritical politicians. Of course, it's all an excuse for any crazy idea that they can dream up. I nearly laughed myself hoarse during the restaurant scene, not only at what was happening but also trying to imagine how much fun they must have had filming it! Anyway, it's just a pleasure to watch, particularly with what happens in the cemetery, and the whole end sequence. This was a sequel that equaled its original. And if you remember the "electric sex" from "A Christmas Story", check out the Shakespeare performance here! Just hilarious. To play off of what another Porky famously said: th-th-th-that'll never be all, folks! In conclusion: Bob Clark, wherever you are, we'll always remember you, if only for the "Porky's" movies.

Bob Clark directed flicks as different as the "Porky's" movies, "Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things" and "A Christmas Story". The things that we see in life...

Porky's II: The Next Day fmovies. This film follows on from the events of the first film but surprisingly the events at Porky's aren't mentioned; instead the characters are more interested in the fact that Pee Wee had sex with Wendy. The first part of the film is centred on his plans to get revenge on them for what they did to him in the first, not knowing that they know what he is up to. This leads to some antics in the local cemetery. Once this is out of the way the story centres on the school drama club's plan to put on a 'Shakespeare Night' with a selection of scenes from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Macbeth' and 'Romeo and Juliet'... this offends the local religious extremists, led by Reverend Flavel who object to some of the innuendo in the plays and the Klan, who object to a Seminole Romeo kissing a white Juliet. The Reverend is determined to have the performance stopped and with the help of sleazy politicians desperate for votes in the upcoming election he might succeed... if the students don't get their revenge in first.

It is odd that a film called 'Porky's II' doesn't feature the character but once it gets started he is soon forgotten. The plot involving Pee Wee setting up his friends for the 'graveyard revenge' was silly but did provide some decent laughs, especially as it reached its denouement. The secondary plot seemed even more unlikely; nothing about the characters suggested that they would fight to put on a production of Shakespeare... then we get the KKK, religious extremists and sleazy politicians for them to plot revenge against rather than just a single redneck in the Glades. Still if you can ignore the silliness it provides some good laughs. This film is definitely less leering than first; no peeking at girls showering, just a brief amount of female semi-nudity. There is however more male nudity; most clearly designed for comedy rather than salaciousness. The acting might not have been the best; Bill Wiley's performance as Flavel is probably the most memorable along with Kaki Hunter who was fun as Wendy, especially during the 'date scene'. Overall I'd say this was about as funny as the first even if it doesn't really feel like a 'Porky's' film.

Porky's II: The next Day is even funnier than the forst Porky's, but should be seen together. Watch Porky's (1981) first, then Porky's II: The Next Day (1983). By now you may notice the cast has developed a repertoire and delivery similar to the Dead End Kids/ East Side Kids/ Bowery Boys of 1937-1958, comedic-wise that is. This film is NOT for children to see. As usual, there is plenty of male nudity, several full frontal, and female nudity as well. I will not spoil the surprises of storyline. But Jewish people might get a good chuckle this time around and those who are Native American Indian might be offended or laugh as well. I doubt that male indians would partake in such an auditorium gathering but keeping in mind, this is only a comedy movie. However, I am glad the bris scene did not go any further. Kaki Hunter is a hoot in her star-bangled character. I was rolling on the floor with laughter. The dirty words in Shakespeare Vs. dirty words in the Holy Bible two-man duet is a riot, too. Continue watching this film during the end credits for more adult scenes. The next film is Porky's Revenge (1985).

I thought that this was the best movie of the Porky's trilogy. The best scene in all the movies is the graveyard scene and this movie has it. If you're looking for some deep intellectual stuff, stay away from this movie and the other two. But, if you're in the mood for good (unclean) fun try this movie. It's hilarious. And all those people out there who say women don't like this movie are wrong! I'm a young women and I loved this film when I was a teenager, plus I used to watch it with my brother and (get this) my mom. If you're offended by: foul language, nudity and sexual humor don't watch this movie! If you ignore this warning and watch it anyway don't complain that the characters said the "f word" too much or that everyone was obsessed with sex, 'cuz that's what it's about folks!