“Full train 2: Yeah, it happened to them again”
Address Ines de Leon
interpreters Paz Vega, Paz Padilla, Ines de Leon
Year 2022
premiere December 2, 2022
★
In a candid continuation, the second chapter of the third series directed by Santiago Segura expands the narrative from a parental misstep into a broader ensemble comedy that sits on the same rails as its predecessor. The premise reappears through the lens of maternal misjudgments, echoing the film’s earlier theme where a miscalculation on a family journey becomes a running joke. In this installment, mothers Paz Vega and Paz Padilla find themselves at the heart of the action, while Ines de Leon, who also directs part of the film, offers a parallel arc centered on a young woman traveling to Barcelona to marry her partner. The result is a road trip that tests bonds—on land, sea, and air—adding color to an already chaotic voyage.
The film revisits familiar beats, including a recurring character who embodies the figure of the train conductor. Florentino Fernandez returns, now seen navigating the aftermath of therapy stemming from the original movie. The humor leans into quick jabs and punchlines that sometimes blur the line between a sharp joke and a sharper barb, leaving audiences with scenes that feel more like sketches than fully developed scenes. The overall tone remains light, though some observers will argue that the comedy relies on familiar expressions and repetitive setups. The tonal balance hints at Segura’s comfort with the style he cultivated in the Torrente franchise, with a willingness to push boundaries that may feel nudged toward political incorrectness for some viewers.
In this follow-up, Segura steps back from the role of multi-hatted creator to let the project unfold with a strong sense of control over the production. The film’s energy comes from the ensemble cast and the rhythm of the gags, which move briskly from one misadventure to the next. While the director’s influence is evident, the delivery remains a collaborative effort among cast members who bring a familiar chemistry that fans will recognize. Some of the humor lands with gusto, while other moments may land more softly, inviting audiences to reflect on the balance between outrageous situational comedy and more grounded character moments. Aesthetically, the production leans into bright, kinetic sequences, and the cinematic pace keeps the pace lively without dragging, maintaining momentum through a string of loosely connected escapades.
Overall, the film feels like a continuation that knows its audience. It leans into the same breezy, accessible humor that characterized the first entry, with the added twist of returning players who know how to milk opportunities for hearty laughs. For viewers who appreciated the cheeky tone of the original, this second ride offers a familiar but entertaining follow-up that keeps the tone buoyant and the energy high, even as it treads familiar ground. The material may not reinvent the wheel, but it delivers a reliable dose of light-hearted family chaos that’s easy to dip into and enjoy. The comedy remains predominantly light and inclusive, striving for broad appeal while staying true to the franchise’s signature voice. The result is a movie that serves as a dependable, if predictable, extension of a well-loved comedic universe. Attribution: The studio and production notes credit Segura’s seasoned hand and the ensemble’s chemistry as the engine behind the project. (Citation: Segura’s continued collaboration with Vega, Padilla, and De Leon, as well as the handling of the sequel from the production team.)