This could very well be one of the most self-referential and meta films of all time with how aware it is of the conventions of this type of film, but also with it being a sequel. It borderlines between being very funny and sharp to being a bit too-much at times, when really we want to get a little more invested into the story and characters. If I have a complaint about this film it’s that it spends more time trying to be clever than it does just being a fun flick - which is not to say it’s not a fun flick. Lots of laugh out loud moments. Jonah and Channing are charismatic as hell and a really awesome team together. The film ends with a suggestion of this franchise going on forever and I think I could be lured back to a third adventure for sure. I didn’t realize that it was the same filmmakers that did Lego Movie (which I rewatched AGAIN with my son this afternoon). It’s got a similar energy and tone, which is interesting.
Bottom line - if you liked the first one, this one will not disappoint at all.
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