Tyor, a young wizard in training, has been chosen by fate to defeat the three evil lords who are terrorizing the kingdom. Together with his mentor, Caedmon, and some help from a few other friends, Tyor must find the mystical amulet, sword, and chalice if he is to bring piece to the land.First, I'm not sure why this is called Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II as it has absolutely nothing to do with the original Wizards of the Lost Kingdom. While that's not necessarily a bad thing because the first movie was so bad, it's an odd decision to call this Part II.
Next, like the first movie, this one is so juvenile it's ridiculous. Who was the target audience for this thing? Fights that are poorly choreographed, humor that never hits it's mark, and special effects that are just terrible. I love a good sword and sorcerer type movie, but this bloodless thing leaves a lot to be desired. If the humor ever worked, it might be okay as a parody, but it doesn't. And then there's the liberally use of stock footage. Whole scenes are ripped right out of other movies like Barbarian Queen. I know it saved money, but it's lazy film making.
The only reason I've rated Wizards II higher than Wizards I is the cast. With David Carradine, Sig Haig, and Lana Clarkson, they could have made an entertaining movie. But all, especially Carradine, seem to be uninterested and in it for a paycheck.
3/10
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