About Vacation Friends 2

"Vacation Friends 2", released in 2023, is a rollercoaster ride of a comedy that combines humor, adventure, and camaraderie in high doses. In the sequel to the original "Vacation Friends", our beloved characters reunite again, this time at a resort. But what begins as an anticipated reunion quickly spirals into an unexpected adventure that is wilder than their previous exploits.

In this R-rated comedy, the vacation friends - Marcus, Emily, Ron, and Kyla set course on another holiday. However, the holiday is filled with unexpected, hysterical surprises that test their bonds and friendship. A series of hilarious misadventures ensue as they navigate through the challenges that come their way.

Making / Production

The film is a production of 20th Century Studios and is directed by Clay Tarver. The production team includes Timothy M. Bourne and Todd Garner as producers, with Clay Tarver, Tom Mullen, and Tim Mullen taking care of the screenplay. The cinematography is handled by Seamus Tierney, and editing by Evan Henke and Mike Sale.

Actors

• John Cena as Ron - Cena brings his dynamic personality to the character of Ron, making the audience burst into laughter with his perfect comic timing and antics.
• Lil Rel Howery as Marcus - Howery impressively brings Marcus' character to life with his remarkable acting skills and profound character interpretation.
• Yvonne Orji as Emily - Orji delivers a compelling performance as Emily, encapsulating the depth and humor of the character with grace and wit.
• Meredith Hagner as Kyla - Hagner portrays Kyla with a vibrant energy, adding a memorable touch to the role with her engaging performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The movie was predominantly shot in Puerto Rico, Greece.
• This sequel came as a result of the success of the original "Vacation Friends", which was the most-watched Fox title on Hulu for the opening weekend.
• John Cena performed most of his stunts in the movie.

Quotes

• "Dude, what's a vacation without a little adventure?" - Ron
• "In life, you don't always get to pick your friends. In vacations, you do. But in this case, the vacation picked us." - Marcus

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's lively soundtrack is composed by Roger Neill.
• "Holidays Forever" - Performed by The Wilder Brothers
• "Vacation Chaos" - A memorable orchestral score by Roger Neill

This overview does not include awards information as it was not provided or made available at the time of review. Nonetheless, the film offers a hearty laugh filled with memorable characters and moments that guarantee a joyous cinematic experience.