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Silly but mildly entertaining farce.
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Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
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Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 15 kid reviews
Kids say the sequel has some funny moments and positive messages, but many reviewers feel it's not as good as the first film and contains references to violence, language, and mature themes, making it less suitable for younger audiences. While some adored its humor and entertaining qualities, there are mixed feelings regarding its appropriateness for children, with a note of caution for parents about its content.
- funny moments
- mixed reviews
- violence present
- not as good
- suitable for teens
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What's the Story?
Gracie's notoriety from her exploits from the previous film has made it impossible for her to do undercover work and the romance has come unraveled. She is given the choice between a desk job and going on the road to do promotional work for the Bureau. While she does not want to become "FBI Barbie," she does not want to deal with the loneliness and insecurity of her old life, so she gets another makeover, goes on a book tour, and ends up demonstrating her famous SING method of self-defense (that's "solar plexus, instep, nose, and groin") on Regis, with the help of Sam Fuller, her hostile new associate (Regina King). When Gracie's friends from the beauty pageant (Heather Burns as Miss United States of America and William Shatner as pageant representative Stan Fields) get kidnapped, and Gracie and Sam have to outsmart not just the bad guys but also the local FBI by-the-books types to save the day.
Is It Any Good?
This sequel is an outlandish and silly but mildly entertaining farce. The original Miss Congeniality was a Cinderella story with Sandra Bullock as the ironically-named FBI agent Gracie Hart. The shy and dowdy girl who snorted when she laughed got a glamour makeover so that she could go undercover in a beauty competition. She unleashed her inner bombshell, bonded with her fellow beauty queens, and captured both the bad guys and the heart of a hunky fellow agent. But there's no such thing as happily ever after when there's sequel money to be made. In MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED AND FABULOUS, Bullock chases and tackles someone she thinks is a Dolly Parton impersonator, dresses up like an old Jewish lady in a wheelchair, and does a lot of racing around in sequins and high heels. But the reversal of the usual makeover/romance theme adds, if not weight, at least a bit more interest.
As producer of the film, Bullock has tailored it around her talents, and her pleasure in the role makes it more fun to watch. The wonderful Regina King (Ray) is unfortunately relegated to scowls and punches for most of the movie but gets to shine in her own set of spangles near the end. Dietrich Bader (The Drew Carey Show, Napoleon Dynamite) and Eileen Brennan (Private Benjamin) provide some bright moments but the rest of the cast is cardboard-y and practically invisible.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether "people care about people who care about themselves." Why was Sam so angry? What was the most important thing that Sam and Gracie learned?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 25, 2005
- On DVD or streaming : June 21, 2005
- Cast : Regina King , Sandra Bullock , William Shatner
- Director : John Pasquin
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Warner Bros.
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 115 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : sex-related humor
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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