Rating of
3/4
Not a Replica of the First
Franz Patrick - wrote on 03/13/08
This sequel doesn't feel as "indie" as its predecessor but I still managed to see the good in it. I must salute Rosario Dawson for lighting up every scene she's in. I can't put my finger on it but every time she smiles, I feel lighter and was very interested in what she's got to say. I also enjoyed the bit regarding the "Star Wars" versus "The Lord of the Rings." That scene with Kevin Weisman was nothing short of utter hilarity and brilliance. I enjoyed him in "Alias" and seeing him here made me quite nostalgic. The only factor that felt somewhat forced was the Jay and Silent Bob characters. They were funny at first but it got rendundant. Although this movie is more self-aware than the first, I did like its change of tone. I thought it was a good move for Kevin Smith to not try and replicate one of his earliest films.
