I think Airplane scores over Airplane II in that the sequel was very self-refernetial- i.e. it was great for pleasing fans of the original but wouldn;t oull in anyone else.
That's not a necessarily bad thing but I think the first had broader appeal.
Anyway, yes, a genius of a film that DEMANDS multiple watching to get just how many jokes they are throwing at you.
aye I would say the sequel was for the fans, also it was funny when ted Striker came out with "...and that's when my drinking problem started"
Also it was exceedingly funny when he told some other passengers about his army experience and ellaine and that and they all went suicide.
Also i think it was the second one when he was actually speaking to a Korean army general....😄 oh god the humour