Crazy Ii — The Gods Must Be

A pair of ivory poachers (one mean, one dim-witted) are the unwitting catalysts for the whole mess, having "kidnapped" Xixo's kids in their truck. 🎬 Why It Works: The Art of the Farce

"Stop the bloody truck. ... 5 hours. 40 degrees off. Stupid bastard." (After realizing they've been driving in the wrong direction because of a coffee mug next to the compass). The Gods Must Be Crazy II

The tiny plane becomes a character itself, leading to absurd moments like the pilot having to run alongside it to take off. A pair of ivory poachers (one mean, one

If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you likely remember the whimsical charm of a small, soft-spoken Bushman named Xixo navigating the absurdity of "civilized" life. While the 1980 original is a certified classic, its 1989 sequel, , took the slapstick energy to a whole new level. 5 hours

Although filmed in late 1985, it took over four years to find a distributor, finally hitting theaters in 1989/1990.

Director Jamie Uys was a "patient craftsman" of physical comedy. Unlike modern comedies that rely on snappy dialogue, Gods II is built on :