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Article: An entertaining, playful `House Party 2'

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October 23, 1991
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HOUSE PARTY 2

Directed by: Doug McHenry and George Jackson

Written by: Rusty Cundieff and Daryl G. Nickens

Starring: Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Tisha

Campbell, Iman, Queen Latifah, William Schallert

Playing at: Beacon Hill, Circle and suburbs

Rated: R (profanity)

The playfulness of "House Party 2" is slightly infectious, as it goofs on racial stereotypes and teen-age rebellion to a bouncy rap beat. Instead of emphasizing the moral-to-the-story, directors Doug McHenry and George Jackson follow in the hip footsteps of Reginald Hudlin, who directed the first "House Party" as a celebration of music, dancing and gags. Stand forewarned: The humor is silly and ...

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