Super Troopers 2 (2018): A truckload of shananeagans
2018 • Jay Chandrasekhar • 1.85:1 • Jump to Gallery ↓
The sequel to Super Troopers arrives 17 years after the original. Once again directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, the film follows the Vermont Highway Patrol as they are called upon to set up a new police station when an international border dispute arises between the US and Canada. While dealing with internal incompetence and bureaucratic absurdities, the troopers stumble upon a group of smugglers and try to stop them.
Super Troopers 2 is a prime example of meta-comedy within the police ensemble subgenre. It blends character-driven humour with situational absurdity, relying on the actors’ established rapport, recurring motifs and episodic sketches rather than narrative innovation. The film prioritises comedic rhythm and audience familiarity over thematic depth, positioning it as a self-aware continuation of the franchise’s cult comedic style.
As a sequel, the film prioritises fan service, ensemble chemistry and visual-comedic precision over originality. Maintaining the absurdist tone of early 2000s ensemble comedies, it bridges procedural parody with slapstick while upgrading the visual style to conventional contemporary cinematography.
Technical Specs:
- The Story: Years after being fired, the Super Troopers are called back into service when it is discovered that a Canadian border town belongs to the US. This prompts a new wave of mischief, mayhem, and Mountie mockery. Read my review of Super Troopers 2.
- Actors: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox, Rob Lowe, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Tyler Labine, Will Sasso.
- Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
- Year: 2018
- Cinematographer: Joe Collins
- Origin: American Cinema
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Genre: Comedy
