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2019
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Happy Death Day 2U
Positive Reviews
119
Negative reviews
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3.0
Happy Death Day 2U is a funny, enjoyable and good natured teen romp, but it suffers from time loop fatigue and too many loose ends.
Den Of Geek
2.5
Hell, its a wonder the film didnt drown Tree in that sink during one of its many dark sight gags.
Den Of Geek
2.0
Unfortunately, the newly arrived follow up Happy Death Day 2U doesnt seem to know what to do for an encore.
EW
1.9
The sequel doesnt drop the ball on some of the previous films key roles eitherin that, both the adulterous Dr. Gregory Butler and secretly malicious r ..
Rogerebert
3.0
While it may be too early for another reset, Tree and her time loops deserve better than a sloppy rehash that doesnt remember what made the first one ..
Indie Wire
1.5
But just because the movie knows that doesnt mean you wish it were so.
Variety
3.5
As a daughter grasping onto familial bonds filling holes in her characters soul my does Rothe convey profound complexities of human choice.
We Got This Covered
2.0
It becomes a sneaking around campus movie, one with a syrupy side of parental sentimentality, and that doesnt bode well for dark magic.
Time Out
1.0
But patience wears thin as plotting rapidly disintegrates, revealing a wildly convoluted mess, maniacally shifting tones and failing to provide any of ..
The Guardian
3.8
Christopher Landons heady and entertaining sequel is a multiverse murder mystery rooted in experimental physics.
3.1
Ultimately, Happy Death Day 2U doesnt live up to its aspirations.
3.0
There are still some fun moments to be had and Rothe remains a charismatic force, but 2U definitely comes off as a rushed cash in rather than a fresh ..
Collider
4.5
The only sour note was a denouement that I hope doesnt signal an attempt at a three peat.
Vulture
1.5
If a third installment does happen, heres hoping it doesnt go as far off course as Back to the Future III.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Yet for all its ambition with loopy timelines and dubious scientific explanations, convenient logic only justified in pushing the plot along, the actu ..
1.5
Jessica Rothe as Tree is still an appealing presence. But the film is overstuffed with unfunny self parodying gore slapstick, half felt sentimentality ..
The New York Times
3.8
Happy Death Day 2Us horror elements lean toward existential dread.
Paste Magazine
4.3
The tongue in cheek playfulness isnt limited to character and narrative tropes.
IGN
4.0
A smashingly entertaining film that retains all the stuff that worked the first time around while improving on the stuff that didnt quite click.
E Film Critic
4.5
Bear McCrearys score nods to Alan Silvestris classic compositions, and theres an enviably cool Mondo Back to the Future poster on the wall.
4.0
As someone who wasnt a fan of Happy Death Day, my appreciation for meta commentary on genre tropes found 2U to be a perfect example of how a film can ..
The Young Folks
4.0
What could have been a simple retread or by numbers continuation instead throws itself headfirst into time twiddling absurdity. High art No. A total b ..
4.0
lays with your expectations to not only get a bigger reaction than the first film, but to show off the full extent of the premises possibilities.
Cinema Blend
3.5
Happy Death Day 2U adds a genre twist to the series formula, delivering a sequel thats funnier, sillier, and more entertaining than the first movie.
Screen Rant
3.8
Writer director Christopher Landons quick turnaround sequel is pure self knowing nonsense a smoothly executed, briskly paced mash up of horror tropes, ..
The Globe And Mail
3.0
Unlike the first picture, this one doesnt even attempt to be scary.
One Guys Opinion
1.9
Joke free and dull take away Jessica Rothe, and there is no Death Day 2.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
To speed things up, rather than waiting for the babyface slasher to slice and dice her, Tree starts committing suicide.
ReelViews
3.0
The Blumhouse production wasnt aiming very high with its mixture of comedy and horror, offering younger audiences their own Groundhog Day, fitting a s ..
Blu Ray
4.5
Like its predecessor, the movie has a broad sentimental streak, but the sentiment feels more thoughtful and heartfelt this time around.
Chicago Reader
3.1
Landons thinking here is simultaneously predictable and unexpected.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
Filmmaker Christopher Landon does a fantastic job of immediately drawing the viewer into the briskly paced proceedings...
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
I wouldnt say its on par with the first one but it definitely takes the idea and runs with it.
You Tube
2.0
I admire the films riskiness, and its not like other horror movies out...but whenever the film tries to be scary, its the most mainstream, familiar sc ..
You Tube
3.3
Jessica Rothe is really good in this. So good at hitting the tiny comedic moments but also playing genuinely scared.
You Tube
4.5
Jessica Rothe is really good... I enjoyed Happy Death Day 2 U. Im looking forward to the third one.
You Tube
1.5
This is a clear example of why we dont need sequels. Go ahead and just let the first one be great. Dont bring us trash for the sequel...why are we sti ..
You Tube
3.6
It is a bit of an overload, but at its core, its a very strong story.
You Tube
1.5
This sequel wants to be Back to the Future but is more The Big Bang Theory. Combined with a lack of real scares, its simply not worth seeing on the bi ..
You Tube
4.0
Some of the humor lands flat but other than that I quite enjoyed it...If you liked the first I cant imagine you not liking this one. Its very entertai ..
You Tube
3.0
Sponsored Its exuberant fun, in the main, with a keen sense of its silliness.
The Times
3.0
Fans of the first film will find the scenario much more pleasing than the main character does.
Eric Ds Nider
1.5
Happy Death Day 2U had me at ... alternative quantum realities multi verse! (Full Content Review for Parents Violence, Profanity, etc. also Available)
Screen It
3.0
Its a clear nod to the Back to the Future trilogy, which the film doesnt hesitate to acknowledge.
Independent
4.5
Also Read: Happy Death Day Star Jessica Rothe on Dying 11 Times in New Horror Movie Happy Death Day 2U isnt screwing around.
The Wrap
4.4
Based on what hes done with 2U, consider this an enthusiastic endorsement.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Fair enough, if thats what hes after, but horror isnt the only thing or the most important thing missing from the movie.
Az Central
2.0
Fantasies, no matter how far fetched, can work as long as they conform to fictions laws of internal logic, but this script makes no effort to deal wit ..
Smh
4.5
While Christopher Landon builds a weird and fun time traveling, science fiction, horror comedy, he also has continued building the path to self realiz ..
Cinema Crazed
4.4
It is instead that rarity a sequel that is both better than the original and manages to retroactively improve that movie.
Salon
1.5
The film doesnt even allot enough time for an initial title card.
Film Inquiry
3.0
Its unfortunate that Happy Death Day 2U is content on rehashing the same central mystery, as it is better than the original in nearly every other way
Flickering Myth
2.0
Interwoven throughout all of this familiar subject matter and bad slapstick comedy are gag inducing cliches and platitudes about love.
Boston Herald
4.5
Happy Death Day 2U is weird and surreal and ambitious as hell, with a confident and anarchic spirit that capably papers over its at times clunky dialo ..
Bullz-Eye
4.5
The need to concoct follow ups for hit slasher movies is part of an age old Hollywood tradition, not a symptom of recent franchise fever.
The Atlantic
4.8
With a $9 million budget, it doesnt have to be a megahit to turn a decent profit.
Lyles Movie Files
1.5
It is a decidedly goofier movie, and it plays that to its benefit.
Birth Movies Death
3.0
Luckily, because the talented cast are so enthusiastic its impossible to feel cross.
Standard
4.5
And Trees would be killer doesnt seem to hold a deadly grudge anymore.
Pajiba
2.0
Rothe is the films sardonic center; without her dry wit and resilience, the movie doesnt function.
Detroit News
2.8
It may be notable that Happy Death Day 2U doesnt exactly follow the expected sequel trappings or landmarks, that doesnt necessarily mean that its a wo ..
3.8
Happy Death Day 2U doesnt make a whole lot of sense, and it borders on the absurd in spots.
Aisle Seat
2.5
It gets by on its production value and the strength of another superb star turn from Jessica Rothe, but its a disappointment compared to its unexpecte ..
Forbes
2.5
The same winning qualities are once again to the fore in the obligatory sequel Happy Death Day 2U. Which is just as well, because the new story in pla ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Not that thats not exactly what the light, breezy sequel is chasing, to enjoyable effect.)
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
The result isnt exactly disastrous, but in the end there is just not much to get excited about.
Hey U Guys
3.0
What couldve been another lifeless rehash of the near perfect formula of Groundhog Day turned out to be an impressively agile, rambunctiously spirited ..
The Play List
4.0
Trees stuck repeating the same day over and over again, always resetting it with her death but it isnt quite the same day.
Now Toronto
2.5
Worse still, the slasher movie conceit has been all but abandoned, which leaves the central whodunnit mystery a thin and unsatisfying concoction.
Film Ink
3.0
Never veering into self parody, Landons film knows exactly what it is, and is all the better for it.
Cine Vue
4.5
Its much more knowingly comedic... much more Revenge of the Nerds meets Back to the Future.
You Tube
2.5
This movie is a mess when it comes to tying the pieces together, but its also an absolute blast.
You Tube
1.5
A fun enough film, but no where near as good as the first installment. There are one too many major plot holes as the film tries to explain too much.
You Tube
2.0
Throughout Rothe gives it a right go, despite being stuck in a movie that is never certain of what its trying to be, or when its going to end.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
From its roots of campy horror comedy in Happy Death Day to adding dimension shifting sci fi and strong emotional arcs in this follow up.
Star Burst Magazine
4.0
In truth, it doesnt need such qualifiers: combining a fun and silly genre approach to the concept of dying with an earnest consideration of its real l ..
Lw Lies
3.0
In the cesspool of tepid PG13 horror it was refreshingly self aware, and more importantly, genuinely funny.
Flicks
2.0
Its likely to disappoint fans of the original, while leaving the uninitiated utterly confused.
Cleve Land
3.5
In this case, the weakness of so many sequels that exhausting sense of familiarity becomes a strength.
Screen Crush
4.0
If you loved Happy Death Day, then I reckon you will be pretty happy with this sequel. Enjoy.
Stuff
3.6
Somehow, he cant grasp that a student (Rachel Matthews) with a lousy accent and white cane isnt French or blind.
Ar Kansas Online
1.5
Too much of the film feels like a disheartening effort to justify a sequel.
Vanity Fair
3.0
Credit where its due Christopher Landon has delivered a fresh version of the same film with some smart twists.
The Sun
4.0
Those who enjoyed the first film will find this one brilliant fun.
Scmp
3.8
Occasionally frightful, frequently funny, and fearlessly enjoyable even when its overly bogged down with exposition, Happy Death Day 2U may lack the f ..
3.5
Happy Death Day 2Uisnt really a horror movie, its pretty much anything and everything.
Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
The sequel doesnt feel as though it skimped on the originals slasher bits both films are rated PG 13 but new additions have rebranded the franchise in ..
Movie Crypt
2.5
The mystery of finding the killer isnt an exercise in torture porn.
Movie Web
0.0
Rothe mugs and emotes for all shes worth, which is something, but her effort only highlights the desultory character of everything around her.
Sandiego Reader
3.0
Trees stay or go dilemma is emotionally astute and poignant, saving this story from sinking into its own convolutions.
Straits Times
4.5
Christopher Landons 2017 Happy Death Day isnt a modern classic on the level of Groundhog Day.
The Ringer
4.5
Tree may know what hes going through, but Ryan knows why a physics experiment gone wrong.
Polygon
1.5
Advertisement Thing is, more of the same isnt entirely what this new film offers.
Film Avclub
4.5
The sequel to Happy Death Day manages to recreate the hat trick pulled in the first film and offer audiences a story that not only hilariously skewers ..
Cbr
4.5
Consequently, we get a movie that succeeds on its own terms, plying its shtick with knowing humour, irreverence, and even a dab of human interest.
The Ooh Tray
2.0
That rare sequel that surpasses the original a fun, genre bending excursion that takes the franchise in a different direction that is more enjoyable t ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Freed from the requirement to do anything but follow its own random impulses... the film can just be playful.
Alternate Ending
3.0
Its a fun watch at points, with Rothe still a major charismatic draw but as is the problem with many sequels it just doesnt possess the same freshness ..
Scifi Now
2.0
Good popcorn movies are hard to come by and thats not a slight against HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U as it generates energy that makes it worth seeing with a big ..
Fresh Fiction
3.0
This isnt a film you should take seriously and its clear that both director Christopher Landon and writer Scott Lobdell had a ton of fun writing it.
Black Girl Nerds
2.0
Overall, theres more ha ha comedy than uh oh horror... a sense that this second feature is less a coherent film than an exercise in muscle flexing tha ..
Original Cin
2.5
Lacks the thrills and balanced elements which made the original special but Jessica Rothe deserves to be a superstar!
Rendy Reviews
3.8
Not unlike the first film, Happy Death Day 2U gets by on its energy and well intentioned, insane fun with junk science.
Third Coast Review
3.5
Happy Death 2U answers all of the first films unanswered questions and has way more fun with its wacky time loop murder concept in an extremely entert ..
Cultured Vultures
4.5
The alternate universe doesnt necessarily want Tree dead, which leads to the funniest suicide montage since the original Groundhog Day.
Trespass Mag
2.5
HDD2U is a collection of scenes, some fun, others leaden, with nothing to mesh them together and no one character, not even Tree, that you can trust a ..
Daily Film Fix
4.5
Blumhouse was able to bring in a fresh and entertaining sequel together despite its rather abrupt end.
4.5
I enjoyed Happy Death Day when it came out 18 months ago, but I was still skeptical of the idea for a sequel.... Im pleased, therefore, to report that ..
Fw Weekly
2.5
The Happy Death Day franchise isnt going to revolutionize filmmaking.
Datebook Sfchronicle
2.5
On the plus side, Rothe is again terrific as Tree, and heres hoping she starts landing more prominent movie roles (so far, shes mainly been guesting o ..
Film Frenzy
3.8
Not only good, it also manages to deepen the characters that were so silly and lovable in the first film.
Sf Examiner
2.5
He (or she) isnt scary, menacing or anything else a self respecting monster should be.
Hollywood Into To
4.0
This PG 13 franchise does a really good job of conveying gore without actually showing anything graphic.
Wp Me
1.5
It will alienate fans, particularly because the trailers are selling a plot that doesnt exist. (
Culture
2.5
Just forget his credit cookie, which teases an even crazier threequel loop de loop before caving for a feckless final image of petty, mean spirited cr ..
Mid West Film Journal
4.5
While somewhat muddled and too busy at times, Happy Death Day 2U should be given its due for being a clever sequel and more or less as fun.
Film Ireland
4.5
At the same time it satirized everything thats crude, rude and absurd about modern day college culture.
Entertainment Voice
3.0
I like the pacing and humor in Happy Death Day 2U. The story can get confusing if you dont follow closely.
Movie Chambers
2.0
Then again a movie called Happy Death Day 2U doesnt need logic, but if youre going to set standards for all your time travel mechanics, at least roll ..
The Only Critic
3.0
The sequel doesnt invest in the identity of the killer, so much so that by the time the showdown with the new Baby Face occurs, the revelation and its ..
Bloody Disgusting
3.0
This is one of those gather your friends, order some pizza, and enjoy a laugh for two hours type of flicks.
Mac Guff
3.5
With such an enjoyably silly premise and convoluted storytelling, there are predictable lapses in internal logic.
Impulse Gamer
3.0
As a horror comedy sequel, its not quite as great as the first film, but as a sequel thats more comedy than horror, and actually way more of a sci fi ..
Crooked Marquee
1.5
The has enough appeal to start wondering about Happy Death Day 3.
1.0
The performances are of soap opera quality, and the direction isnt far off from that.
Screen Zealots
4.5
The change in genre is the best twist Landon could take for the franchise, playing to the series strengths as a lightweight, stylish genre comedy.
The Spool
2.0
Rothe carries this franchise on her slender shoulders and breathes life into it.
Eclipse Magazine
4.5
It is a fun slasher horror movie, a trippy sci fi, a romantic comedy, and a heartbreaking drama.
Geeks Of Color
3.0
Coupled with star Jessica Rothes phenomenal performance as Tree Gelbman, the movie developed a strong cult following.
Dread Central
3.0
With a brisk streak of send up humor, and outright comedy, stirred into the killer mix, it isnt a bloody slasher film, by any stretch its more Scooby ..
Parade
3.8
The best demonstration of a franchise that does not follow any rules or patterns. We definitely want more. .
3.8
As with the first movie, Happy Death Day 2U is held together even in its more slapstick moments by Rothe.
Movie Cricket
3.0
The problem isnt that the film isnt scaryits that it isnt smart enough to make use of its cleverness.
Film Monthly
1.5
Where the original was a funny slasher with a SciFi bent, the sequel is a standard Eighties romcom with an occasionally morbid sense of humor. Think R ..
Maddwolf
4.5
Happy Death Day 2U is more fun than terrifying, but it captures the heart that many sequels fail to have.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
Horror franchises are rarely bettered by becoming more convoluted. Oh, except for this one.
Student Edge
1.5
The writing isnt great either, partly down to the fact that the formula has run its course.
What I Watched Tonight
4.0
Happy Death Day 2U takes some major swings in terms of subverting expectations, and I respect the hell out of Landon for not being satisfied by just r ..
Daily Dead
3.1
Its simply an enjoyable excursion to while away a couple of hours and help you forget the cold, dreary winter season.
Reel Bob
1.5
Unfortunately, this means that the film doesnt feel as tight as its predecessor.
4.5
In spite of making this movie a little more scientific than its predecessor, it still doesnt take itself too seriously.
Digital Journal
4.5
I was figuring on a mildly diverting horror afternoon at the movies.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.5
Hes created an amazing science project thats all electric pulse and crackling energy straight out of Weird Science.
idobi.com
3.0
But it leaned on easygoing humor, formulaic horror and a likeable lead to cross the finish line.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
1.5
While Happy Death Day 2U can still be classified as a horror film, it clearly doesnt want to stay in just that genre.
CNET
3.0
An original sequel that bets less on traditional horror and instead goes for dark and postmodern humor.
3.5
Happy Death Day 2U doesnt defeat its predecessors originality, but theres enough here for it to have its cake and eat it, too.
Denton Record-Chronicle
2.5
Only the film doesnt start with her, it starts with Carters roommate, Ryan (Phi Vu).
High Def Digest
2.0
Though most of the jokes dont land, there are enough self referential nods thrown about that some are bound to stick.
Reel Reviews
3.0
Popcorn thrills that blend Groundhog Day, Scream and Rick and Morty into a pleasurable, if not wholly satisfying, hundred minutes.
The Hollywood News
3.5
relinquishes terror for laughter and, thanks to that, it stays fresh.
4.0
Happy Death Day 2U is definitely a departure from the original but it succeeds in building a larger storyline for the possibility of a solid franchise ..
4.0
For all of its flaws, theres an undeniable joy to the way Happy Death Day 2U embraces the absurd innovation of its premise.
VultureHound
4.5
It maintained a fun spirit... and I appreciate that it went for something different.
Double Toasted
1.0
As a horror film, it only offers a few tidbits and as a parody it is very infantile.
El Mundo (Spain)
2.5
Just like a dj vu, this sequel lacks some of the freshness that made its predecessor a modest hit. Jessica Rothe is absolutely charming in this sci fi ..
1.9
Even with the script attempting to move mountains, it still doesnt work.
We Boughta Blog
3.5
For those looking for a scary/funny movie for Valentine Day date, HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U would do nicely.
We Are Movie Geeks
3.8
Here is a second installment with just as much charm and invention as its wonderfully wicked, feel good precursor.
The Fright File
4.5
HAPPY DEATH DAY 2 U is a delight. Even a day later, Im still high on how it made me feel.
Comicsverse
3.0
While Happy Death Day directed a good natured finger wag at late Millennial/early Gen Z selfishness, HDD2U is, remarkably enough, more reflective and ..
3.0
Rothe has an impressive magnetic appeal that makes you wish for the movie to go on just a little longer.
3.1
Nevertheless, this horrific hoot still registers with tangy, naughty aplomb.
SF Crowsnest
2.0
But with fewer scares to rhyme with its self referential comedy, were left with a sequel thats simply less fun than the original, especially when the ..
The Filtered Lens
4.0
Happy Death Day 2Us success is most defiantly in its dark comedy, finding a hilarious balance of nihilism and heart.
4.5
Jessica Rothe is a star... she oozes charisma, has great comic timing, and her emotional scenes are fantastic.
Pólvora
1.5
In Happy Death 2U all of the spontaneity of the first movie is lost and all we have left is a dumb argument, a poor script and a forgettable film.
Código espagueti
2.0
Its both a horror film that isnt scary and a dark comedy that isnt funny.
Shake Fire
2.0
Our leading lady isnt stupid, but shes not got a photographic memory either.
FrewFilm
0.5
As long as returns, Ill gladly repeat the experience for the Happy Death Day 3(D) that is promised by films end.
Mulling Movies
4.5
A fun film that contains a lot of philosophy if you look at it from the right angle.
2.5
Granted, this premise isnt completely devoid of some delight; theres exposition about parallel universes, allowing for some fun alternate takes on the ..
Isolated Nation
3.1
Even when the plotting is shaky, Rothes fantastic performance sells every twist and turn in Trees journey.
In Lander
3.0
But a Sidney without a Ghostface is a Scream movie thats just an anti climactic PSA about getting call waiting.
Nightmare on Film Street
4.0
Less a slasher parody and more a time travel comedy, Happy Death Day 2U is a bold departure for the franchise that nails its emotional beats even bett ..
Horror Queers Podcast
3.5
Its both a fantastic and audacious sequel that is willing to kill its darlings and be different, while simultaneously...well, unfortunately killing it ..
Gayly Dreadful
3.0
Universal Pictures That said, the movie definitely isnt predictable.
4.5
Happy Death Day embraced the time worn tropes and poked fun at them while simultaneously re invigorating the genre.
The Movie Isle
3.5
Jessica Rothe delivers another incredibly enjoyable performance, as she shows off her impeccable talent at drama and comedy, proving once again why sh ..
Hidden Remote
3.5
4/5 Ben While Happy Death Day doesnt live up to the title of slasher it is a good fun black comedy that also plays on time loop comedies; most obvious ..
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