Pengintaian Lain
Plot
"Pengintaian Lain" melanjutkan dari komedi orisinal tahun 1987, mempertemukan kembali detektif Chris Lugo (Emilio Estevez) dan rekannya Bill Reuben (Alexei Sayle) untuk tugas pengintaian lainnya. Kali ini, keduanya ditugaskan untuk mengawasi sebuah rumah di tepi danau tempat seorang saksi persidangan Mafia diyakini bersembunyi atau menuju. Dengan catatan pengintaian mereka yang luar biasa dan bakat untuk terlibat dalam segala macam masalah, Chris dan Bill siap menghadapi tantangan tersebut. Namun, segalanya dengan cepat menjadi lebih rumit ketika mereka menemukan bahwa saksi tersebut, seorang individu flamboyan dan eksentrik bernama Milo (Dan Aykroyd), tidak seperti yang terlihat. Saat Chris dan Bill mencoba melacak setiap gerakan Milo, mereka menemukan diri mereka terjerat dalam serangkaian petualangan yang melibatkan sejumlah karakter yang unik. Ada tetangga yang cantik dan memikat, Renee (Sheila Hancock), yang menjadi gangguan bagi Chris; sheriff setempat yang kikuk tapi penyayang, Barney (Charles Durning); dan sekelompok hippie aneh yang tampaknya terhubung dengan keberadaan Milo. Terlepas dari kekacauan yang terjadi, Chris dan Bill tetap berkomitmen pada tugas mereka, mengandalkan akal sehat, naluri tajam, dan dialog penuh candaan untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaan. Sepanjang jalan, mereka juga berhasil menertawakan diri sendiri dan situasi absurd yang mereka hadapi, menjadikan "Pengintaian Lain" sebuah petualangan lucu dan menghibur yang pasti akan menyenangkan para penggemar aslinya. Dengan perpaduan humor slapstick, one-liner yang cerdas, dan pesona yang ringan, "Pengintaian Lain" adalah sekuel menyenangkan yang berhasil membangun fondasi yang diletakkan oleh pendahulunya. Meskipun mungkin tidak sepenuhnya memenuhi standar yang ditetapkan oleh aslinya, film ini tetap merupakan tontonan yang menyenangkan dan menghibur yang pasti akan membuat penonton tersenyum lama setelah kredit berakhir.
Ulasan
Josiah
No matter how much fans might hope, it's simply impossible to have Stoll rehash the same surveillance thriller formula from start to finish. It's a no-brainer. So, to keep the goddess, do they revise and rearrange the story, making it unrelated to stakeouts? Then the sequel loses its entire purpose! Therefore, the stakeout story can't be altered; that's the cardinal rule. Consequently, Stoll inevitably falls from leading role to supporting, then they shoehorn in another woman, and, aligned with a Cold War mentality from the '90s, increase her dramatic weight… Two and a half stars.
Josephine
A prosecutor, thrust into the role of the "wife," teams up with two detectives as they pose as a family, forging an unexpected bond during a stakeout. It's classic American fare, highlighting both individual quirks and the spirit of teamwork.
Piper
It's good enough to simply reminisce about the years when partners could be intimate and playful without restraint, constantly bickering. The beginning soundtrack and style resembled a film noir, but soon there were shots from the cat's perspective. The neighbor's barely contained excitement and nervousness after overhearing the protagonist's affair on the phone was truly vivid.
Sophie
Not bad, humorous and light-hearted. The female prosecutor posing as a mother, seems like the robust female fan from Misery, full of loopholes. The bulky guy pretending to be her son constantly misses his forcibly shorn mustache. The surveillance of the neighbors' crime, followed by the riotously funny scene of inviting the neighbors over, a scene riddled with lip-syncing errors, is hilarious; a whole basket of blunder cops.
Eden
A disappointing sequel. Why couldn't they bring Madeline Stowe back?
Ivan
The duo of Chris and Bill is perfectly suited for this Stakeout, turning a mundane task into an engaging puzzle. With just the right mix of tension and camaraderie, it’s like watching them solve a high-stakes jigsaw puzzle—one where the pieces are often a bit shaky. It’s a fun ride that keeps you on your toes, even if the coffee cups might end up as props in a slightly different kind of throwback scenario.
Selena
Another Stakeout delivers non-stop action and laughter with its perfect blend of crime and comedy. The chemistry between Chris and Bill is undeniable, making their banter and stakeout antics thoroughly entertaining. With its beautiful lakeside setting and fast-paced plot, this movie is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Although it doesn't stray far from typical buddy cop formula, it's a fun and engaging watch.
