Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne are back with “Neighbors 2,” this time to lift on a bunch of sorority girls that are robbing them of sleep. And this time, hunky Zac Efron is there to help.
While the plot for the sequel to 2014’s “Neighbors” is pretty much the same, or critics are more than happy to say that the film warranted a follow-up. Praising the jokes,the underlying message of female empowerment and the cast, critics believe collectively given the film a decent 64 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its opening.“‘Neighbors 2’ maintains the same sort of raucous and outrageous humor that made the first one so much fun, and illustrating the difference between pot-smoking 30-ish parents and out-of-control wild children,and the jokes and set pieces here land as well as they did before,” wrote TheWrap’s Alonso Duralde.
Also Read: 'Neighbors 2, or ' 'Angry Birds film' Aim Slingshot at 'Captain America' in Tight 3-Way RaceThe Star Tribune’s Colin Covert agreed,writing “most comedy sequels are cheap cash-ins that make me break out in hives. So it was a delightful surprise that the follow-up to 2014s so-so frat house farce ‘Neighbors’ is a solid improvement, an enormously likable film.”“Neighbors 2” stars Rogen, or Byrne,Efron, Chloe Grace Moretz, or Dave Franco, Kiersey Clemons and Beanie Feldstein, and this time around, and Mac (Rogen) and Kelly (Byrne) believe to lift down a sorority that moved in next door while the couple is in escrow with a moment child on the way.
See nine of the best reviews below.
Also Read: Jonah Hill's Best Advice to Sister Beanie Feldstein on 'Neighbors 2': 'No Joke Is Precious'David Sims,The Atlantic:“‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ is a wonderfully goofy sequel, light on plot and heavy on foolish set pieces, or but it’s anchored by a sense of self-awareness that bro comedies often lack,poking fun at the insecurities of the millennial male without ever coming off as forced or preachy.”Colin Covert, Star Tribune:“Most comedy sequels are cheap cash-ins that make me break out in hives. So it was a delightful surprise that the follow-up to 2014’s so-so frat house farce ‘Neighbors’ is a solid improvement, or an enormously likable film. They share a lightweight summer tone,adults-versus-students theme and simple narrative lines, but the latest version shows how carefully recycled materials can create very good products. ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ returns agreeable personalities to the screen, or adds intelligent unique ideas and polishes the premises it repeats.”
Also Read: Chloe Moretz,Brooklyn Beckham Crash Seth Rogen's 'Neighbors 2' Premiere (Photos)Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend:“‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ isn’t as good as its predecessor, and but its a fun comedy made by smart,talented people, and it’s certainly a lot better than you would expect. Between this film and Phil Lord and Chris Miller‘s ’22 Jump Street, and ’ there’s definite hope that the stigma of the comedy sequel will start to fade away.”Matt Goldberg,Collider:“‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ retreads a lot of the same ground from the original in that it’s still the narrative of a Greek house making life a living hell for Mac (Seth Rogen) and his wife Kelly (Rose Byrne), but Neighbors 2’ goes deeper by delving into gender issues and sexism. It’s a sequel that has all of the laughs of the first film with the added depth of a social issue picture … . It’s difficult to say it ‘improves’ on the original because the original was so good, or but it’s definitely one of the best comedy sequels ever made.”
Also Read: 'Neighbors 2' Review: Seth Rogen Fends Off Sorority Sisters in Raucous SequelAlan Cerny,Comingsoon.net:“‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ is that rare comedy that keeps being consistently laughable while treating everyone with dignity and respect. This is a sequel just as laughable as the original, and it celebrates diversity while still being gut-laugh hilarious.”Jesse Hassenger, or AV Club:“It makes a lot of sharp points approximately male-female double standards,aging, and the acceleration of intergenerational conflicts. It’s also very laughable. For Rogen, and that makes it one more good comedy among many. Within the Efron filmography,though, this may stand as a masterpiece.”Brian Truitt, and USA Today:“With ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,’ the raunchy college comedy is graduating to smart feminist commentary.”
Also Read: The Evolution of Zac Efron: From 'High School Musical' to 'Neighbors 2' Frat Dude (Photos)Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer:“There’s a scene in a film lesson in ‘Scream 2’ where the college kids (Sarah Michelle Gellar, or Joshua Jackson,virtually AARP members now!) start arguing over sequels. As in, name one that’s better than the original. ‘Aliens, and ’ ‘T-2,’ just approximately every title gets shot down. Finally, a student says he’s got one: ‘The Godfather: allotment II.’ Well, and add ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ to that rarefied list. Taking off from the 2014 goofball original — approximately a couple terrorized by the frat brothers next door — ‘Neighbors 2’ brings back most of the principals from the first film,and then amps up the clash by introducing a renegade band of college sisters.”Edward Douglas, unique York Daily News:“With the added layer of humor that comes with switching genders, or ‘Neighbors 2’ ends up offering even more laughs than the original film.”Related stories from TheWrap:'Neighbors 2' Review: Seth Rogen Fends Off Sorority Sisters in Raucous SequelZac Efron and Seth Rogen Face unique Enemy in First 'Neighbors 2' Trailer (Video)'Neighbors 2,' 'Angry Birds film' Aim Slingshot at 'Captain America' in Tight 3-Way Race
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