This sequel leans into the camp and drama that the first film is remembered for, upping the ante and adding delicious actors to the cast. Another Simple Favor is fun and gives Kendrick and Lively the chance to return to what rank amongst their best characters. Clearly they are having a great time and fortunately that allows us to too.
The film is a bit darker, a bit sillier, a bit more gruesome (there is a surprisingly brutal death scene in act 2). It basically takes the more more more approach to sequel making. It may not in the end be as good of a movie as the first one was, and the first isn't a masterpiece or anything. But it is another enjoyable film.
Much of this rests on the cast, especially the two leads, who revel in their roles and make it all so yummy to watch. Honestly, when I got to the end, if I'm being honest, I'd be totally up for a third favor if that's in the cards.
Another Simple Favor
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Alex Newell, Henry Golding, Allison Janney
Director: Paul Feig
Writers: Jessica Sharzer, Laeta Kalogridis
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