Strong Sequel

Rating: 7/10 (15 September 2013)

The development of the characters and story-line in Chapter 2 is quite refreshing, enabling the audience to connect key moments in the first film to the second. With James Wan's fantastic use of light and movement in the film, Chapter 2 provides some fantastic scares. Coupled with the remarkable, yet old-school score that creates a hair-raising atmosphere, overall Wan has provided a strong sequel in Chapter 2.
The performances provided by Wilson and Rose Byrne, truly detail the breakdown of their character's relationship; with each revelation and incident, their relationship's deterioration is illustrated by inconsistently good dialogue.
Though the film occasionally succumbs to weak humour, overall Chapter 2 is a strong sequel that adds depth to both the characters and story- line. Worth a watch.
P.S. Hats off to the make-up crew; their work on Patrick Wilson's gradually decaying face is fantastic!