This movie is frustrating, because on one hand this sequel is better than the first in every way. In my opinion the movie has tighter direction, editing, and improved story structure.
The problem is it’s just the same movie as the first over again. I was disappointed that there wasn’t expanded lore or even really a different narrative (besides the pop idol being the main character). Im sure you’re aware that tons of sequels fall into this pattern. The difference…
This movie is all around well-acted but it’s a pretty dull picture.
The movie never really grabbed me. I kept waiting for something big to happen, but it never came. Don’t get me wrong. No one should be abused, but there was nothing really remarkable about this movie. The abuse was terrible but all pretty standard. There was no great triumph (or at least I didn’t see it that way). The acting wasn’t enough to hold this movie up on…
The problem with this drama is how there’s is almost no drama. The movie makes it look like beating an addiction is pretty easy.
It’s almost a good movie, but they missed the mark on this one.
