Rating of
1.5/4
Horrible at Being Bosses
Unknown - wrote on 11/28/14
'Horrible Bosses 2' is an unnecessary sequel. The setup gives us a new angle: the returning three main characters are now their own bosses. I thought the story would take this route to new funny places. Instead, it retreads plot beats and recycles some jokes from the first as a way of saying 'oh look, this happened again'. Not in a self referential kind of way, either. Our three compadres were likable losers who had potential, but were inept at committing crimes. Here, Sudeikis and Day are reduced to absolute idiots, while Bateman becomes frustrated with them constantly. The routine is tiresome. I did have a few chuckles, and it is a harmless watch. But when there's no good solid laughs to get you past the lame rehash, it becomes pointless to endure the overall mediocrity.
