That story may seem different, as it speaks of a strong drama by two friends. Nish told that story through Willie Sock (Billy Bob Thornton) who decided to end the miserable life once and for all. This powerful adventure begins with Sook sharing with his friend Marcos, who this time decide to steal a charity in Chicago on the eve of Christmas, which may be quite different.
Mark Waters (Mean Girls), knows how to frame the dialogue, but apart from a terrific gag involving an electric oven the movie lacks a corrupted physicality.
Once-edgy jokes about Santa's vomit-caked beard, his open hostility toward children, and sexual proclivities in line with R. Crumb are now compulsory elements, like Bruce Willis saying "Yippie-ki-yay" in a Die Hard sequel.
Apart from the presumed financial incentive -- the original did pretty well in theaters and was a big hit on home video -- why was Bad Santa 2 even made in the first place?