KManX89 on 19 October 2024
I just saw Smile 2, I really enjoyed it. One thing I will say is: this one definitely ups the ante with the psychedelic/paranoia shit from the first movie. Moreover, I thought Skye was a more interesting and well-rounded character than Rose from the first movie and I felt like the added paranoia/hallucinations brought out the best in her character, not only in her performances, but the weight of the story. Speaking of story, it also felt more focused and self-contained and I liked seeing Skye’s descent into madness in this one more than I did Rose’s. She’s given more to do and the stakes felt higher. 8/10
I rewatched the first one before going to see this one in the theater BTW.
