My wife and I often enjoy settling in with a streaming movie, some snacks and a few drinks. Last night was just such an occasion, and we agreed to watch Murder Mystery 2, having already seen Murder Mystery. We love good movies, but sometimes we enjoy bad movies even more. Live critiquing bad plots, bad acting, bad writing, and jokes that don’t land can be more fun than a gripping tale that is so enthralling we forget to sip our drinks.
We watched Murder Mystery 2 knowing it wasn’t Citizen Kane, but we expected the jokes to be better crafted and the plot to be better developed. We were, in a word, disappointed. Although Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, et al. are likeable, the best part of the movie was how many opportunities it gave us to eat and drink and scoff as we watched the ninety-minute flop. The movie is lighthearted and fun if you keep your expectations where they belong.
"Murder Mystery 2" is a sequel to the popular 2019 comedy film "Murder Mystery", starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The sequel follows the same characters, Nick and Audrey Spitz, as they travel to Europe on vacation and become embroiled in another murder investigation.
The movie is directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote the screenplay for the first film. The cast includes Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and a talented ensemble of comedic actors.
Overall, "Murder Mystery 2" has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences including my wife and me. Although my wife agrees generally with my thoughts she appreciated the easy to watch nature of the film and enjoyed the characters. We both agreed it lacked originality and relied too heavily on the formula of the first movie.
If you enjoyed the first "Murder Mystery" and are looking for a lighthearted comedy with a bit of mystery, then "Murder Mystery 2" may be worth checking out. However, this may not be the best choice if you are looking for a more complex and thought-provoking film.
