This time, the pet detective goes to Africa (though the film was shot in South Carolina) to find a missing sacred bat and prevent a civil war. Sillier than the first movie, with some terrific slapstick and that same underlying sweetness (all those lovable animals!), but with much of the novelty worn off. Also, it’s not clear whether the film is making fun of the lazy stereotyping of African characters in most Hollywood jungle movies or just indulging in it.
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