Movie

The Sting II

1983 · 102 min

A breezy, old-fashioned caper that coasts on charm and twists, never quite matching its predecessor's sparkle.

Tagline: The con is on... place your bets!
Overview: Hooker and Gondorf pull a con on Macalinski, an especially nasty mob boss with the help of Veronica, a new grifter. They convince this new victim that Hooker is a somewhat dull boxer who is tired of taking dives for Gondorf. There is a ringer. Lonigan, their victim from the first movie, is setting them up to take the fall.
How it feels: Light, cynical, satirical and campy. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Deception, revenge, crime, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
revenge
crime
betrayal
loyalty
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild