A Worthy Sequel (...but still a sequel!)

Rating: 8/10 (5 February 2003)

If you liked the first one, you're in for a treat! FD2 takes you on a bigger, wilder, and, of course, gorier ride than the first one. I was hesitant at first with a new director and the absence of Devon Sawa, but I am pleased to report that the result is deserving of being a sequel to Final Destination; even though the title here doesn't fit as nicely without a plane crash - but what else would you call it?
A good sequel gives you more of what you liked from the first one and new twists to keep you from saying, "been there, done that" or, "I should've stayed home and rented the first one." FD2 has wonderful new twists that help it to rise above the typical sequel. Yes, it's got more twisted fun that made FD such a kick, and it's done in an even more playful fashion. Best of all is how FD2 relates itself to FD. That is what "made" the movie for me. Where FD2 lacks is in its overall sense of foreboding, which really gave FD its charm. Still, it is a nice complement to FD and shouldn't be missed for fans of the original.
As for those who rip this movie to shreds based on acting/story, etc. This is not Oscar material here. Who cares? It's just a sick and twisted good time at the movies.