Happy Death Day 2U is a tedious, unnecessary, and strange continuation of its 2017 predecessor. It continues the story of the unfortunate Tree Gelbman tasked to uncover the identity of a mysterious killer during a time paradox. Although not an amazing introduction, it however garnered success despite its glaring shortcomings overshadowing its innovative concept.
This sequel however entirely jeopardizes the mysteries, surprises, and purpose of the first installment by outright contradicting everything. It shamelessly attempts to retell the original premise, with familiar subplots and characters, but barely challenging itself to expand its possibilities despite what's presented. As the original film, its cinematography and wacky acting are tolerable but never enough to redeem its mediocrity.
It attempts to channel other time traveling films, while making amusing commentary, but fails to understand what made them work. The premise explores the theory of multiple universes, with some intriguing thoughts, but never entirely explores them while selective characters are given different outcomes within scenarios. There's many missed opportunities and mistakes that would've been otherwise forgiving if this were the first installment. But alas, it wasn't and merely prolongs an already exhausting experience that caused more casualties and confusion than closure.
As Tree's experience, not only is it exhausting but repeatedly underwhelming.
This sequel however entirely jeopardizes the mysteries, surprises, and purpose of the first installment by outright contradicting everything. It shamelessly attempts to retell the original premise, with familiar subplots and characters, but barely challenging itself to expand its possibilities despite what's presented. As the original film, its cinematography and wacky acting are tolerable but never enough to redeem its mediocrity.
It attempts to channel other time traveling films, while making amusing commentary, but fails to understand what made them work. The premise explores the theory of multiple universes, with some intriguing thoughts, but never entirely explores them while selective characters are given different outcomes within scenarios. There's many missed opportunities and mistakes that would've been otherwise forgiving if this were the first installment. But alas, it wasn't and merely prolongs an already exhausting experience that caused more casualties and confusion than closure.
As Tree's experience, not only is it exhausting but repeatedly underwhelming.