Awful movie. Can't wait to see the third.

Rating: 5/10 (10 January 2014)

It really is bad. Very boring with silly scare tactics and a slow, uneventful build to the end. Made worse when you know the film-makers are capable of so much better and the first film was so good.
Unfortunately, it's redeemed by the brilliant acting from the entire cast, the story behind the chapter 1 you didn't expect, and the cliffhanger ending. So it pains me to say I am hoping for a third one and for sure I'll be watching it (albeit with low, very low expectations).
Definitely watch but be willing to just accept that the first half is pretty much disposable. Rest assured, however, that Patrick Wilson plays his part superbly (as does the rest of the cast) and that the big story behind it all itself is indeed worth it.