Definitely gave me the creeps and I admit it did make me jump several times, but it isn't overly scary.

Rating: Null/10 (13 September 2013)

I really enjoy this film. It fits in so well with "Insidious" and I love how they tie in scenes from the first film. The plot in this movie is great because it makes things interesting and twisted while still keeping you in the loop of what's going on. The first film in the "Insidious" series makes so much more sense now because "Insidious Chapter 2" explains so much. I think the soundtrack for this film is awesome. All of the special effects noises are instrumentals are really loud, intense and gritty. They give this film a unique feel and it captures the horror in the movie perfectly. I think the cinematography and visuals in this movie are very powerful. The color choices are spot on. When in the spirit world, everything is given a subtle bluish-green hue and there is lots of fog, I think this is super cool because it shows the separation from reality in a way that is obvious, but not overdone. And since everything is a very similar color in the spirit realm scenes, the accents of bold colors stand out even more and create a dramatic effect.
My favorite character is Josh Lambert played by Patrick Wilson. At first I didn't honestly like this character because I thought the acting was not very genuine which was odd because Patrick Wilson does an amazing job in the first movie, but soon I realized that this was on purpose. There's something new about this character, something a little off and it makes the film amazing. I think Patrick does an amazing job portraying these subtle changes in personality. I can't say much more about this though because I don't want to spoil the plot.
Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge fan of the horror/thriller genre, and a sucker for supernatural films. Insidious Chapter 2 definitely gave me the creeps and I admit it did make me jump several times, but it wasn't overly scary. I give Insidious Chapter 2 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13+ because it's an intense film. So be sure to check it out in a theater near you!
Reviewed by Raven D, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews, go to kidsfirst.org.