Yes, more of the same - but better!

Rating: 8/10 (3 August 2003)

Final Destination was an OK movie about a teen and his friends who collectively avoid a tragic death due to a prophetic vision he has, only to each then die anyway in a series of mishaps, supposedly to "maintain the balance". (If they weren't supposed to "cheat" death, then why was he given the vision to begin with?)
This sequel follows the same formula, but I must say, this one does it much better. The deaths, though quite gruesome, have an "Omen" kind of style, and it's actually intriguing to watch the series of innocuous events that cleverly culminate in the death of each person. Also, the director and writer include fake-outs to keep you off guard. The story is also more involved and complex, subtly tying into the first movie. I definitely enjoyed this one, but be warned - it's not for the squeamish.