This film was hammered by the American critics, with one describing it as the most unwanted sequel in history.

This verdict seems slightly unfair on the first film, The Whole Nine Yards, which was an amusing comedy about Matthew Perry's miserable dentist becoming embroiled with Bruce Willis's hitman in hiding.

The plot this time is much the same, although it makes even less sense, relying for its comedy on fart gags, silly accents, and Perry falling over.

The cast seem visibly embarrassed, and they have every right to be.

David Haviland, 16.06.04