Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A bunch of dudes use a hot tub to fix a groin shot and accidentally end up in a future filled with even more questionable decisions.

🍿 Hot Tub Time Machine 2: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Lou’s Success and the Shooting

Five years after the first film, Lou, Nick, and Jacob are living changed lives thanks to their time-traveling exploits. Lou has become a wealthy tech mogul, Nick a famous musician, and Jacob… well, he’s Lou’s butler. At a party celebrating Lou’s success, he’s mysteriously shot in the groin by an unknown assailant wearing a tuxedo.

Journey to the Future

Hoping to prevent the shooting, Nick and Jacob use the hot tub time machine to go back to the past, but they end up ten years in the future instead. They quickly deduce that they’re in an alternate timeline and that Lou’s killer is from the future. They must now navigate this unfamiliar landscape to find the shooter and save Lou.

Adam Jr. and the Hunt for the Killer

In the future, they encounter Adam Jr., the son of Adam (John Cusack’s character from the first movie), who joins their quest. The group explores the absurdities of the future, dealing with self-driving cars with homicidal tendencies and bizarre game shows. They investigate various suspects, leading them through a series of chaotic events.

The Wedding and the Revelation

The investigation leads them to Adam Jr.’s wedding, where secrets are revealed. They discover that Adam Jr. is the shooter, motivated by seeing Lou having sex with his bride-to-be, Jill. A chaotic confrontation ensues, and the group must find a way to return to the past and prevent the shooting.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Lou (Rob Corddry): A self-absorbed and arrogant tech mogul who gets shot, setting off the time-travel adventure.
• Nick (Craig Robinson): A famous musician who stole songs from the future and goes along with the time travel escapades.
• Jacob (Clark Duke): Lou’s son, who is often mistreated and reluctantly joins the quest to save his father.
• Adam Jr. (Adam Scott): Adam’s son from an alternate timeline who gets involved in the time-traveling adventure and becomes the antagonist.
• Jill (Gillian Jacobs): Adam Jr’s fiance, whose relationship is tested due to the time travel chaos.
• Hot Tub Repairman (Chevy Chase): The cryptic repairman who gives vague guidance on the rules of time travel.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Lou: “Gentlemen, to the future!” – Lou says this as they prepare to use the hot tub time machine, despite not knowing where it will actually take them.
• Hot Tub Repairman: “The hot tub doesn’t take you where you want to go, it takes you where you need to go.” – The Hot Tub Repairman explains that they ended up in the future for a reason.
• Nick: “This is just like Terminator.” – Nick points out the similarities to The Terminator as they try to prevent Lou’s death.
• Adam Jr.: “I feel like my whole life has been a lie.” – Adam Jr. says this after taking psychedelic drugs and realizing that he actually has no self-esteem issues and life is not bad.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $14,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $12,314,651
• Worldwide Gross: $13,081,651

💥 Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this expecting total nonsense, and that’s exactly what I got. The first movie was kinda funny in a dumb way, but this one? It’s like they took all the dumbest parts and amplified them. There were a few moments that made me chuckle, especially the self-driving car bit, but mostly it’s just Rob Corddry being over-the-top ridiculous. Honestly, I missed John Cusack. I love Adam Scott, but replacing Cusack just didn’t work. I can’t say I hated it, but I definitely wouldn’t watch it again sober.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of raunchy comedies”
  • “Viewers who enjoyed the first Hot Tub Time Machine”
  • “Those who appreciate absurdist humor and time travel plots”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Strong sexual content and nudity”
  • “Drug use and language”
  • “Crude humor and violence”

Professional Reviews

• IMDB: “While the first film had surprising wit, this sequel descends into crude, offensive gags with very few laughs. Corddry’s character is amplified to an unbearable level, and the cleverness is replaced with endless penis jokes. A major misstep.
• Rotten Tomatoes: “Absent John Cusack, ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ swaps heart for tastelessness, offering a series of gross-out gags in place of genuine humor, making for a largely unfunny and forgettable sequel.
• Metacritic: “The few laughs are overshadowed by over-the-top crude gags, making the film a lazy attempt to capitalize on its predecessor’s success. The story has plot issues and the jokes fall flat for the most part.

Audience Reactions

The jokes are funny for the first hour then they get old: Some viewers appreciated its ridiculousness and found parts hilarious, while many missed John Cusack and felt it lacked the first film’s charm.

Overall Consensus: Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is widely considered a disappointing sequel that lacks the heart and humor of the original, relying on crude gags and failing to deliver consistent laughs.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The movie was originally going to be titled “Hot Tub Time Machine 3″ as a joke about the time travel, but the studio would not allow that, claiming it would be too confusing.”
• “All references to the years “2014” and “2024” were dubbed to “2015” and “2025” because the release was delayed.”

🖥️ How to Watch Hot Tub Time Machine 2?

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is available for streaming on various platforms including Paramount+, and through rental or purchase on services like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Hot Tub Time Machine 2, you might like these similar films:

• Hot Tub Time Machine (2010): Direct sequel and origin of the characters and time-traveling hot tub concept.
• Back to the Future Part II (1989): Similar themes of traveling to the future and dealing with altered timelines.
• This is the End (2013): Raunchy comedy with a self-aware tone and ensemble cast in an absurd situation.
• Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989): Comedic time travel with a focus on ridiculous situations and historical figures.

🛒 Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Related Products

• Hot Tub Time Machine [Blu-ray]: The first movie! See where the time traveling shenanigans began. Relive the 80s and enjoy the nostalgia with a bit of crude humor and heart.
• Back to the Future Trilogy [4K Ultra HD]: A timeless time-travel classic that Hot Tub Time Machine 2 shamelessly rips off.
• Rubie’s Costume Co. Tuxedo Costume: Dress up as the mysterious shooter from the movie and plan your own time-altering adventures!
• Motley Crue – The Dirt Soundtrack: The soundtrack to the film featuring a similar band dynamic and time travel.

🎧 Soundtrack

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Bubble Beat” – performed by Mighty Goldfish
• “Gin and Juice” – performed by Craig Robinson (as Nick Webber)

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ And ‘McFarland USA’ | On Cinema Season 6, Ep. 3 | Adult Swim

Want to see ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ get roasted in the best way possible? The ‘On Cinema’ crew doesn’t hold back, and it’s hilarious to see their take on it. You might even find yourself agreeing with them!

Craig Robinson Talks Hot Tub Time Machine 2 + Starts a Soul Train Line Live on Air | Sway’s Universe

Ever wonder what it’s like being on set of a crazy movie like ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’? Craig Robinson spills the beans in this interview and it’s pretty entertaining, plus a surprise soul train line!

‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ | Unscripted | Adam Scott, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke

See the cast of ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ in a totally unscripted Q&A! They riff off each other, answer fan questions, and it’s pure comedic gold. Definitely worth a watch to see their personalities shine through!

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