Darker, but just as good

Rating: 8/10 (22 January 2005)

These movies play back to back as one long movie. That is a definite plus, in my book.
This attempt does not hold the same charm and "cutesy" factor of the first. It no longer feels like a mere teenager popcorn movie. This actually has some good drama, surprising twists, and a great script! It seems a bit muddled, if you don't have a good attention span, but if you just pay attention, you will find a depth that went heretofore unnoticed but it never fails to remember not to take itself too seriously..
Of course, there are some campy moments as this entire body of work (the whole trilogy) is done with tongue firmly in cheek; however, the comedic deliveries are perfectly timed and executed.
I found this endeavor to be quite enjoyable, a bit darker than the first, with good timing, a great flow, and a more intelligent script.
It rates an 8.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.