Following the success of M3GAN In 2022, it appeared certain that the horror movie's follow-up would become a major success.
But it so M3GAN 2.0 far holds a rotten 57% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and has not managed to achieve major success at the box office.
Helmed by director Gerard Johnstone, the follow-up continues the story from the original movie, resuming action two years after the initial installment’s conclusion with...
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She has no choice but to bring back her deadly invention when a defense company develops... A combat-class firearm referred to as Amelia whose growing self-awareness reaches dangerous heights, compelling M3GAN to take action against her.
Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, and Jen Van Epps returned to voice their characters again after the previous movie, whereas Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, and Jemaine Clement became new additions to the ensemble.
Having been criticized harshly by reviewers for... ‘a downgrade’ and ‘thoroughly middling’ Producer Jason Blum has explained his thoughts on why he felt the sequel didn’t resonate with audiences.
He said, ‘Everyone believed M3GAN was just like Superman.’ The Town “We had total freedom with her,” said the podcast host. “She was completely adaptable—switching up styles, placing her in new settings like summertime adventures, giving her an entirely fresh appearance. Even transforming her character—from antagonist to hero.”
And we tended to overestimate just how deeply people were actually engaged with her.
He likewise mentioned the movie's change in genre, moving away from a bloody horror toward being more of an action-comedy, along with another contributing element and the movie's summertime premiere.
We believed she would thrive during the summer season, didn’t we? We were thinking, ‘This time, we're moving up from a small film to something much bigger!’
In their review, The New Yorker 'M3GAN 2.0 lacks dramatic structure and shows no distinct direction. By aiming higher than the first film, it ends up falling much shorter.'
Rolling Stone Added: “Her version is 2.0. As for the overly ambitious yet dull and constantly shifting film? It’s basically unwatchable.”
The Hollywood Reporter remarked: “It’s an intricate blend featuring elements from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible, and the Austin Powers series. While there are funny scenes that echo the original, when it comes to style and consistency, the film seems to falter.”
Nevertheless, some mentioned that the movie is ‘a blast’ and ‘a campy delight.’
MovieFreak.com [M3GAN 2.0] shows that more doesn't necessarily mean better. However, even with all its silly moments and overly complex plot, it somehow manages to deliver an enormous amount of enjoyment.
M3GAN 2.0 is currently showing in theaters
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