I think this 2nd part could be so successful because it didn't want to be a remake of L'auberge Espagnol. 5 years having passed in the characters' lives, the approach of the movie is to show how they are after such a long time, in different situations, places and stages of personal development, instead of trying to force them into a new Erasmus experience. In my opinion, this was a very successful idea, because while we meet all the characters from the previous film, we don't have to struggle with the unpleasant feeling that we are being told a story we already know.
The actors, I think, are just perfect, personally I loved Roman Duris, Kelly Reilly, Cécile De France; and Kevin Bishop, of course, is a pleasant surprise, but the others are more than OK, too. They are real, and due to them, the story is so, too - if you are heading for 30, you will certainly be able to identify.
And if you love travelling and listening to different languages, this one will prove as satisfactory in this respect, as its predecessor. Strong recommendation!
The actors, I think, are just perfect, personally I loved Roman Duris, Kelly Reilly, Cécile De France; and Kevin Bishop, of course, is a pleasant surprise, but the others are more than OK, too. They are real, and due to them, the story is so, too - if you are heading for 30, you will certainly be able to identify.
And if you love travelling and listening to different languages, this one will prove as satisfactory in this respect, as its predecessor. Strong recommendation!