Chilli Palmer is back and even more of a wise guy in Metro’s “Be Cool,” which is the sequel to the 1995 comedy hit “Get Shorty.” The movie picks up with Palmer, played by John Travolta, as a now very successful director in the movie business. He’s looking to extend his success and branch out into the music business.

The further Palmer becomes involved in the music business, the more he finds it’s crazy based on his dealings with all the diverse characters. Through it all, Palmer tries to save a record label and launch the career of a superstar, all the while dealing with Russians, shady record executives and police.

Beautiful is one word to describe the women in “Be Cool,” from the inspiring singer Linda Moon, played by singer/actress Christina Milian (“Torque”), to the tiny bikini wearing label owner Edie, played by sensational actress Uma Thurman (“Kill Bill”). Men will drool at the introduction scene of Thurman’s character, who reveals herself while lying in the sun.

Women will be wooed by Travolta’s smooth talk, stone-cold facial features and hypnotizing blue eyes. Men will be convinced after all these years, Mr. “Saturday Night Fever” still has the moves, which is confirmed in a dance number that takes place between Palmer and Edie.

Audiences will enjoy the magic moments of the developing romance between the two main characters; however, the comical supporting cast totally steals the film.

Some of those characters are educated rival label owner Sin La Salle, played by comedian Cedric The Entertainer, and his “wife’s cousin,” trigger-happy gangster rapper Dabu, played by rapper Outkast’s Andre 3000.

Dabu steals attention every time he appears on screen with his outrageous one-liners and his obsession with busting a cap in someone daily. If that wasn’t funny enough, throw in a gay bodyguard, Elliot Willhelm, looking to be a movie star surprisingly played by pro wrestler/action star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (“The Rundown,” “Walking Tall”). His “Bring it On” piece will have audiences rolling on the ground with laughter.

It’s actor Vince Vaughn who provides the funniest moments. His character Ragi is a wannabe gangster white kid from the valley.

Vaughn’s dialogue is outrageously funny and certified the movie worthy of watching aside from Travolta’s star power.

Director F. Gary Gary (“The Italian Job”) brings together the wonderful and brilliantly selected cast of megastars and introduces the new faces of Hollywood.

It’s great how Gary takes his time on every character in the movie, giving each his or her own detailed background and personal involvement to the main plot.

People won’t be able to stop repeating the funny phrases they pick up in the movie from the variety of hilarious characters.

However, the plot is too predictable and simple: girl wants to be famous, manager looking for a star, competition tries to take the star but is unsuccessful, and boom! Manager makes the girl a superstar overnight and lives happily ever after.

However, “Be Cool” is a great film and will have audiences looking for a third installment and the return of their favorite characters.