Customer Reviews

Class of 1999 II: The Substitute [VHS]

Okay; it sort of has a story: After the disaster at Kennedy High way back in 1999 the cyborg-teacher scheme is revived. Surely, this time the concept will work? Of course not!

I don't mind this type of movie being a little predictable. Hell, the original was predictable most of the time. But even then, if the movie's done well, you'll have a good time watching it. This movie lacks the feel of it's predecessor, the action scenes and the unfolding of the story seem more like a few random scenes put together and if the special effects in a sequel are inferior to those in the original... than aren't we doing something wrong?

People who haven't seen the first "Class Of 1999" might get some enjoyment out of this one but I just can't recommend this to anyone.

As much of a fan as I am of Sasha and the original film, this one is pretty mediocre. Nick Cassavettes as a pretty boy teacher gets annoying pretty quick and the characters and story are not nearly as fun, the second time around.

If you really loved the first film and you can find this one ..., go for it, otherwise, leave it alone.

The problem with it is that it is so damn stupid and outrageous that it's funny as hell. It's on my top 5 list of funniest movies, even though it is not supposed to be funny. The substitute kills any student that he has a slight problem with. The acting blows, and every thing about the plot is totally retarded. Get the movie for the laughs, though. It's incredibly funny.