Shockingly good. Emma Stone will knock your designer socks off. She’s a lock for Best Actress and the film should definitely win for makeup and costume design. But what I enjoyed the most was the killer soundtrack. A lot of bold choices. I simply didn’t expect to love a Disney film this much.
Rating: B+
Whereas the first movie mostly teased the monsters, the sequel gives you a face full up front, and it’s startling. Many of the scares come from the excellent sound editing. The sound system in the theater we went to was LOUD. I jolted in my seat at least a dozen times.
Rating: C+
A wannabe Scream. Nearly every plot turn was either lazy, dumb, or both. I’m hitting the eject button on this trilogy.
Rating: D-
There was an interesting premise there to play with, but absurdity levels rose too high, especially in the second half.
Rating: C-
Started off promising with some funny bits, but quickly detoured into heavy-handed schmaltz and pixelated poppycock.
Rating: D-
It’s the genre where tables get turned by the would-be burglars. However, the grizzled army vet is not a hero protecting his home. Everyone’s morals are suspect in this film. It’s a tight little thriller that will have you holding your breath, just as the title tells you to.
Rating: C+
