Major League II

148. Major League II

Major League II is the follow-up to 1989's Major League.

This one takes place the season after the Cleveland Indians' Cinderella finish. Former third baseman Roger Dorn is the new owner and they've just signed free agent slugger Jack Parkman. What could possibly go wrong? How about everything? You've got a lead-off hitter who wants to hit homeruns. A power hitter who is too zen for his own good. And a power pitcher who is more concerned with his image than with the speed of his fastball. Needless to say, it's going to be a long season.

Unlike the previous movie, I find the comedy in this one to hold up fairly well. The baseball action is great, like the first. The story is interesting as it takes a team that overachieved the year prior and turns them back into the losers that they started off as. Again, the cast is solid. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen and Dennis Haybsert all return to the lineup. Omar Epps replaces Wesley Snipes here. Bob Uecker again shines as Harry Doyle. David Keith and Eric Bruskotter are the newbies to the team who each have their own quirks.

Overall, Major League II is another enjoyable one. It's worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.