The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra redefined how I viewed independent film. It was fresh, fun, and smart.
The sequel is fun and smart.
To be honest, the trailers didn't give me much hope. I went into the theater nervous.
First, I want to say the first 20 minutes of the film are a blast! The rest of the movie is a pleasant but not powerful ride.
I will say that the characters are still funny, and making Paul and Betty a little smarter this time around adds just enough to keep them interesting. The new characters are a mixed bag...the queen is pretty damn funny, the others come and go.
The plot does drag a bit, as did the original, but this movie really feels too long. At some point, everything seems to lose steam, but it never comes to a halt.
Still, if you're a fan of Blamire's smart dialogue humor and somewhat theatrical directing style, you'll find lots to laugh at here.
The sequel is fun and smart.
To be honest, the trailers didn't give me much hope. I went into the theater nervous.
First, I want to say the first 20 minutes of the film are a blast! The rest of the movie is a pleasant but not powerful ride.
I will say that the characters are still funny, and making Paul and Betty a little smarter this time around adds just enough to keep them interesting. The new characters are a mixed bag...the queen is pretty damn funny, the others come and go.
The plot does drag a bit, as did the original, but this movie really feels too long. At some point, everything seems to lose steam, but it never comes to a halt.
Still, if you're a fan of Blamire's smart dialogue humor and somewhat theatrical directing style, you'll find lots to laugh at here.