Smile 2 (2024)
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About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
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... Skye Riley
... Elizabeth Riley
... Lewis
... Joshua
... Morris
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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/smile-2-review/
"Smile 2 not only proves to be the best horror movie of 2024, but it also stands out as one of the best horror sequels in recent years, improving upon all aspects that made the original a gigantic success. Through a thought-provoking exploration of trauma, loss, and guilt, the story’s rising emotional intensity elevates the fascinating horror elements, creating an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Naomi Scott’s career-best, riveting performance combines with technical qualities worthy of awards-season recognition, solidifying Parker Finn’s name as one of the most promising filmmakers in contemporary horror."
Rating: A-
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Release Date:
2024-10-16
Run Time:
127 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Smile 2
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/smile-2-review/
"Smile 2 not only proves to be the best horror movie of 2024, but it also stands out as one of the best horror sequels in recent years, improving upon all aspects that made the original a gigantic success. Through a thought-provoking exploration of trauma, loss, and guilt, the story’s rising emotional intensity elevates the fascinating horror elements, creating an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Naomi Scott’s career-best, riveting performance combines with technical qualities worthy of awards-season recognition, solidifying Parker Finn’s name as one of the most promising filmmakers in contemporary horror."
Rating: A-
An improvement on the (good) original.
Naomi Scott's performance is outstanding, she is so convincing and fully committed to the role all the way through - to the point that she elevates the film as a whole up a notch. The rest of the cast are good, e.g. Rosemarie DeWitt, but 'Smile 2' is very much Scott's movie.
The run time is perhaps a little longer than it needs to be, though to be honest that is only a minor criticism in the grand scheme of things. Much of what is onscreen helps nullify any potential (minor) pacing issues, the violence and gore is quite graphic but it is nicely done and is exactly what we want to see from a production of this sort, let's be real.
I will say this does feature a few too many cheap jump scares, something I'm not a big fan of, but just like the above it isn't a notion that hinders the overall quality of the end result. Based on the ending, the next sequel could be a lot of fun - here's hoping!
Tween horror. Perfect to have on in the background whilst making tiktoks or like somthing I dunno lol.
I get the feeling the script for this was written in text speak and emojis. I'm not sure if this is Blumhouse, I couldn't summon enough interest to bother finding out.
If you've seen the first flick (not movie and certainly not film), you know what this is about, cheese "jump scares" that solely rely on the sound being loud and some tween-palette friendly "gore" - a bit of blood. Nothing's shocking, horrifying or engaging and the "acting" is terrible, which is maybe the most shocking element.
That guy that was in The White Lotus, I've seen be good in things other than this, he's not good in the 5 minutes or so he's in this.
Naomi Scott waddles round like a less obese version of Florence Pugh with even less charisma. She's pretending to be a pop star, a story misstep that leads to some AI generated music that somehow sounds a decade or so dated.
Film could have been vastly improved if it was ~80 minutes of Scott being attack with a screwdriver, but that didn't happen and it's 2hours of mediocrity. Looking at the sidebar here, it made money, so I guess we're getting Smile 3. With some luck, that will be an entirely AI project and no actual creatives will be harmed in the creation process.
The only thing I can remember about the first Smile (2022) was that it went downhill after that opening scene with the patient.
I had no intention of watching a second one until I saw it was Naomi Scott, "... fine." Now I'm looking forward to the next one.
Naomi Scott carried this film with her performance.
First Smile was a great horror movie. I was worried that second one wouldn't be very good as usually this is how it happens, but thankfully, Smile 2 was a great continuation of first one. It didn't disappoint. I'm very pleased with Smile 2. They did great.
I found it to be a significant improvement over the first installment. Naomi Scott's portrayal of Skye Riley is outstanding; she brings depth and authenticity to every emotional scene, making her character's journey compelling and relatable.
The film benefits from a higher budget of $28 million, compared to the original's $17 million, which is evident in its enhanced production quality. The opening prologue is particularly gripping, setting a tense and immersive tone right from the start.
Director Parker Finn adopts a more mainstream approach with effective jump scares and incorporates intense gore scenes that heighten the horror experience. The narrative cleverly blurs the lines between reality and illusion, keeping viewers on edge and questioning what's real.
Overall, *Smile 2* delivers a thrilling and psychologically engaging horror experience, surpassing its predecessor in both storytelling and production.
"_Fuck the tour!_"
Naomi Scott... I did not regonize your game. You acted your tushy off in this! The first Smile was a nice refreshing horror movie and this sequel does not disappoint. Hard to not to mention parts that would be spoilers, but there are some twists that made me want to watch this again just to make sure I didn't miss any details.
Cast & Crew of
Smile 2
Cast
... Skye Riley
... Elizabeth Riley
... Lewis
... Joshua
... Morris
... Paul Hudson
... Gemma
... Darius
... Joel
... Drew Barrymore
... Alexi
... Yev
... Maksim
... Anton
... Vladimir Duthiers
... Kristine Johnson
... Young Fan
... Dunbar
... Gothy College Student
... Fan
... Alfredo
... Smiling Girl
... Skye's SUV Driver
... Intoxicated Man
... Girl in Bar
... Costume Designer
... Makeup Artist
... Hair Stylist
... Clinic Security Guard
... Young Doctor
... Benefit Patron
... Talent Handler
... The Monstrosity
... Photographer
Crew
... Director
... Writer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Producer
... Characters
... Original Music Composer
... Production Design
... Art Direction
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Set Decoration
... On Set Dresser
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Costume Design
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Key Makeup Artist
... Makeup Department Head
... Hair Department Head
... Prosthetic Designer
... Hairstylist
... Production Supervisor
... Unit Production Manager
... First Assistant Director
... Scenic Artist
... Assistant Property Master
... Art Department Coordinator
... Assistant Art Director
... Graphic Designer
... Construction Coordinator
... Art Department Coordinator
... Art Department Assistant
... Concept Artist
... Assistant Art Director
... Graphic Designer
... Set Decoration
... Sound Mixer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... ADR Mixer
... Boom Operator
... Utility Sound
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Sculptor
... Special Effects Technician
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Utility Stunts
... Utility Stunts
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Driver
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Additional Photography
... Rigging Gaffer
... Key Grip
... Second Assistant "C" Camera
... Loader
... First Assistant "C" Camera
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... Key Grip
... Lighting Technician
... Gaffer
... Rigging Grip
... Gaffer
... Still Photographer
... Video Assist Operator
... Second Assistant "A" Camera
... "A" Camera Operator
... Best Boy Grip
... "B" Camera Operator
... Grip
... Camera Operator
... Extras Casting Assistant
... Extras Casting
... Set Costumer
... Wardrobe Supervisor
... Costumer
... Costume Assistant
... Location Assistant
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Scout
... Location Scout
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Assistant
... Script Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Co-Producer
... Choreographer
... Editor
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Key Hair Stylist
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Dialogue Editor
... ADR Recordist
... Foley Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... Foley Editor
... Foley Artist
... Sound Effects Editor
... Set Dresser
... Second Assistant Director
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Title Designer
... First Assistant Editor
... Costume Assistant
... Travel Coordinator
... Set Medic
... Unit Publicist
... Key Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Coordinator
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
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