In 2017 Happy Death Day came out and looked like most of the other wave of B level horror films. This one used the "Groundhog Day" angle where the main character Tree (Jessica Rothe) had to relive Aug 18 dying at the end of every day to discover her killer and escape the time loop. This trope has been used by countless films and nearly every si-fi series, but it was fun to watch our flustered main character struggle to solve the puzzle.
One of the more unlikely films to have a sequel, Happy Death Day 2U starts seconds after the original, and immediately has a more si-fi/Breakfast club feel, quickly ignoring its more horror roots. This change in mood is fine, as the original was a very light to start.
We quickly explore the origins of the time jump, learn about alternate timelines, get a lesson in hypothetical ethics, and must rediscover the killer.
The cast around Tree is more flushed out, and relationships are expanded. I genuinely like Jessica Rothe and what she brings to the character Tree, and became invested in the highs and lows of her adventures. A minor complaint is that the film does scatter, and although a minor point, some story lines are left unfulfilled by films end.
With that said, this movie isn't high cinema. This film may at times cross to the silly, but there is a lot here to enjoy. It should appeal anyone looking for a light, fun evening. Watch the original first, and cap it off with this enjoyable piece of fun!
One of the more unlikely films to have a sequel, Happy Death Day 2U starts seconds after the original, and immediately has a more si-fi/Breakfast club feel, quickly ignoring its more horror roots. This change in mood is fine, as the original was a very light to start.
We quickly explore the origins of the time jump, learn about alternate timelines, get a lesson in hypothetical ethics, and must rediscover the killer.
The cast around Tree is more flushed out, and relationships are expanded. I genuinely like Jessica Rothe and what she brings to the character Tree, and became invested in the highs and lows of her adventures. A minor complaint is that the film does scatter, and although a minor point, some story lines are left unfulfilled by films end.
With that said, this movie isn't high cinema. This film may at times cross to the silly, but there is a lot here to enjoy. It should appeal anyone looking for a light, fun evening. Watch the original first, and cap it off with this enjoyable piece of fun!