Smile 2

"(An) unsettling horror sequel that goes full freakout."

"A skillfully disquieting sequel."

"Razor-sharp and inventive."

"A stellar horror sequel that improves on the terrifying original."

"It’s all exceptionally silly, ...but there’s still something admirable about Parker Finn’s gusto."

"A near-perfect sequel in terms of go-for-broke intensity and one-upmanship."

"A well-crafted horror repeat without enough pop."

"Will have genre aficionados grinning from ear to ear and everyone else trying to hide behind their popcorn."

"Takes an extended break from logic. But big swings and misses are part of the process for ambitious auteurs."

"Nicely targets pop star fame with the terrific Naomi Scott."

"Bigger and bloodier."

"Scarier, gorier, and funnier than the original."

"A mixed bag you can respect because it’s not hackwork and it’s trying new things."

"Bigger and scarier in all the right ways."

"The smile is already starting to fade."

"Creepy and clever but rarely surprising."

"Improves upon every aspect of its predecessor."

"It’s all forgivable when you think of the true terror in Naomi Scott’s eyes."

"Finds searingly memorable and distinctly shocking ways to improve upon its predecessor."

"Elicits neither terror nor smiles but, rather, shrugs."