Rating of
2.5/4
More of the Same
Unknown - wrote on 10/21/15
'Hotel Transylvania 2' is an incredibly consistent sequel. It'd be identical to the first 'Hotel' if the stories weren't different. I enjoyed the look and feel of the original. The characters are fun and the film is a zany, fast-paced ride. The humor and story were just too 'middle of the road' for me. I had much the same experience with this one. That said, I actually prefer this story and humor more. There seems to be more jokes and more attempt at a stronger character arc. It's still an average hit-or-miss affair on both fronts, but I was a bit more engaged this time. I think it was mostly due to the new character Dennis. He acts so much like a real kid at times. And he's just too cute. Reminded me of Boo from 'Monster's Inc.'. The third act (mainly finale) devolves into a dumb fight that pushes the film's message two steps back. It also happens to be the same message from the first, just slightly altered in presentation. I enjoyed many aspects, but the same problems as before have returned. It's a nice, innocent, fun little family movie that seems like it could've been much more. I'd still wholly recommend this to any fans of the first.
