If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Admirable film.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Charles Grodin starred in a number of good movies: "Rosemary's Baby", "Catch-22", "King Kong", "Heaven Can Wait", "The Great Muppet Caper" and "The Couch Trip". He even got considered for the role of Ben in "The Graduate".But then later in life he turned to what are known as paycheck movies: atrocious flicks in which he starred because he needed the money. The first "Beethoven" was entertaining once (it might be of more interest nowadays for the early appearances of Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt). "Beethoven's 2nd" was a cynical excuse to make money.Bonnie Hunt managed to star in better movies later on ("Jumanji", "The Green Mile"). I'm not sure that we'll see Charles Grodin in any sort of high-quality movie again, although I liked how he challenged Sean Hannity to get waterboarded.

Beethoven is back along with the Newton family. George (Charles Grodin) and Alice (Bonnie Hunt) are forced to put up their home for their business. Ryce (Nicholle Tom) has a crush. Beethoven is also in love with a dog named Missy. Regina (Debi Mazar) gets Missy in the divorce. She and Floyd (Chris Penn) are keeping Missy until her ex pays $50k. Missy escapes and 10 weeks later, there's a litter of puppies. Regina recaptures Missy but the Newton kids manage to save the puppies.It's a pretty bland family movie. Charles Grodin gets the worst part of deal. In the end, there are a bunch of puppies and there's a floor to this. No matter how bland, the puppies are still adorable. It's just not quite as much fun. The slapstick is more painful than hilarity. It's a lot of puppy love and it's also a bit hokey.

This isn't a bad sequel but it's unable to measure up to the first "Beethoven," which was an extremely likable film. This is still a "cute" film and one parents and all the kiddies certainly will like.It features a litter of St. Bernard puppies, and who doesn't go "aww" at the sight of little puppies, especially St. Bernard's? The puppies are the main story here, which turns into a "crime" story when "Missy" is dog-napped and the little ones also become endangered.I didn't think this was a "silly" story as there are some good morals and lessons to be learned, but it was a bit "sappy." I get a little annoyed, too, when animals are pictured as smarter than the humans. I'm sorry but, as much as you might love pets and hate some people, that just ain't so.Nonetheless, if you loved the first movie you'll find enough to like in here to enjoy it. If you thought the first film was just okay, you won't like this.

Beethoven's 2nd i thought that this was another fantastic movie to watch. This movie got Beethoven in the mood when he becomes a father to 4 puppies. His Girlfriend Missy is Dognapped my 2 horrible people. Beethoven's next mission is to rescue Missy and their children. I give this movie 10 out of 10.