I heard that they were making a sequel to "Showgirls" not too long ago. One day I was messing around w/ my Google TV and saw that it could play Amazon Instant Videos. I've never done this before (because I'm not one to sit in front of my computer screen to watch a movie), but, I was so excited, I started browing the massive selection they have on here. When I stumbled upon "Showgirls 2" to purchase on dvd, I was ecstatic, and sad. Ecstatic because, well, IT'S "SHOWGIRLS 2"! Sad, because I didn't have enough money to purchase the dvd. HOWEVER, I saw on the same page that it was available to rent for $2.99! Well, it just so happens I had $5 on my card :) I yelled to my wife in the kitchen and told her they had "Showgirls 2" for rent. She immediately got excited and said we had to watch it with dinner. When I saw the running time for 2 and half hours, I lost it! This is gonna be awesome!
We sit down at the table, and I hit "purchase". As soon as it's done, I hit "play".....
I've never been so happy with a purchase in my life.
This movie was done with the intent of what movies are made to do...entertain. And, obviously, the only people that are going to check this out are people like me, who enjoy the campiness of the first classic film, "Showgirls" (which I own both as a deluxe dvd w/ a ton of extra goodies, AND on phenomenal blu-ray). Now, obviously, this is a low budget effort, and you're not going to get the same...how do I say..."film quality" (?) of the first one. But, like I said, if you're a fan of the first one and you enjoy campy films, this is for you.
Is it laughable? Absolutely! But, Ms. Riffel knows this. I mean, come on, there's a section on her website titled, "Versayce Boutique" :) She's a fan of the first film (obviously), and knows it's cult royalty, which is why I loved this one. Some characters from the first one come back, making it all the more enjoyable. There's also a pool scene to almost rival the one from the first one.
Seriously, I can't recommend this enough. If you're looking for a serious film to spend a few bucks on, well, this isn't the one to do it on. But, if you thought the first one was ridiculous, and you're curious as to how Penny Slot continued with her life after the events of the first film, then please, I urge you...check this out. It's only $3!
Also, if you like what you saw, do an online search for the official website (it'll probably be deleted if I post it on here), and see if you can get "Showgirls 2: Pennies from Heaven" playing at a theater in your town!