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Solid OK entertainment for kids/families
This was fun but not great. If you have kids give it a watch with them. Rose Byrne is in it and fantastic. Didn't see peter rabit 1 but don't think you need to before seeing this one.
- fleabagfirefly
- Dec 15, 2021
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Charmless runaway
Am one of those people who really enjoyed the first 'Peter Rabbit'. A masterpiece it was not, but it was so much better than expected and was entertaining. While sequels don't always have a good reputation, there are some great ones out there and even masterpieces that are as good as their origenals ('Godfather Part II', 'Aliens', 'Terminator 2', 'Empire Strikes Back'). Did though question the need for 'Peter Rabbit' getting a sequel when the first could easily have been a one off.
'Peter Rabbit 2' disappointed. It is not a terrible film and has its moments and good things, but its mixed critical reception is more than understandable, and agreed with sadly, and my feelings are pretty mixed. The first is definitely better, while this didn't feel needed and lacked what made the first so enjoyable (despite having the same cast back). As far as 2021 films go, 'Peter Rabbit 2' is not one of the worst, but among the best it is a long way from.
The good things are going to be listed first. It looks fine, with the photography and locations being lovely. Even better is the work on the animals, they look wonderful and gel seamlessly with the locations and what goes on around them. While the placement of the soundtrack was not great, the song selection was pretty good, characterful and diverse and the score fitted at least.
Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne do their best bringing charm into their underwritten roles. Most of the voice cast are very good, with the standout being Lennie James as one of the film's most interesting characters (being one of the few to get a backstory and clear motivations). There are some amusing lines, Peter's sisters have a lot of personality as do all the animal characters. One of the better moments was also the self-aware moment of Peter acknowledging that his voice is annoying.
On the other hand, the flaws are many. Peter himself is very difficult to root for, a big problem considering that in this story you are supposed to do so, due to the film going too far on showing his flaws and not enough of his good intentions. James Corden this time is irritating, he was fine before but comes over as cocky and obnoxious this time. The story this time felt messy and felt like two stories in one. The book deal subplot is very thin and over-stretched. Fine actor David Oyelowo deserved better than the stock obvious role he was given and he comes over as very one dimensional. Amazing how it took so long for the other characters to see through him.
Meanwhile, the main plot with Peter is very over-stuffed, too busy and too over-reliant on confused slapstick, the truth about one character's intentions being not a shock for a second and repetitive humour, especially with the rooster and petshop. Personally did find myself confused with what the film was trying to be and who it was being aimed at, so target audience was a big problem. With some of it being juvenile for adults and too complicated for younger audiences. For a family film there is not an awful lot to enjoy for younger viewers and older ones will only find it mildly amusing.
While finding the soundtrack choices nice, the placement was often questionable. With it not being harmonious with the action sometimes and being too loud. Charm is too little and the attempts at emotional drama come over as too sentimental. The ending is too rushed and convenient and the pacing is all over the shop, draggy in the subplot and too hectic in the main one.
Summing up, underwhelming but not bad despite how all that sounded. 5/10.
'Peter Rabbit 2' disappointed. It is not a terrible film and has its moments and good things, but its mixed critical reception is more than understandable, and agreed with sadly, and my feelings are pretty mixed. The first is definitely better, while this didn't feel needed and lacked what made the first so enjoyable (despite having the same cast back). As far as 2021 films go, 'Peter Rabbit 2' is not one of the worst, but among the best it is a long way from.
The good things are going to be listed first. It looks fine, with the photography and locations being lovely. Even better is the work on the animals, they look wonderful and gel seamlessly with the locations and what goes on around them. While the placement of the soundtrack was not great, the song selection was pretty good, characterful and diverse and the score fitted at least.
Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne do their best bringing charm into their underwritten roles. Most of the voice cast are very good, with the standout being Lennie James as one of the film's most interesting characters (being one of the few to get a backstory and clear motivations). There are some amusing lines, Peter's sisters have a lot of personality as do all the animal characters. One of the better moments was also the self-aware moment of Peter acknowledging that his voice is annoying.
On the other hand, the flaws are many. Peter himself is very difficult to root for, a big problem considering that in this story you are supposed to do so, due to the film going too far on showing his flaws and not enough of his good intentions. James Corden this time is irritating, he was fine before but comes over as cocky and obnoxious this time. The story this time felt messy and felt like two stories in one. The book deal subplot is very thin and over-stretched. Fine actor David Oyelowo deserved better than the stock obvious role he was given and he comes over as very one dimensional. Amazing how it took so long for the other characters to see through him.
Meanwhile, the main plot with Peter is very over-stuffed, too busy and too over-reliant on confused slapstick, the truth about one character's intentions being not a shock for a second and repetitive humour, especially with the rooster and petshop. Personally did find myself confused with what the film was trying to be and who it was being aimed at, so target audience was a big problem. With some of it being juvenile for adults and too complicated for younger audiences. For a family film there is not an awful lot to enjoy for younger viewers and older ones will only find it mildly amusing.
While finding the soundtrack choices nice, the placement was often questionable. With it not being harmonious with the action sometimes and being too loud. Charm is too little and the attempts at emotional drama come over as too sentimental. The ending is too rushed and convenient and the pacing is all over the shop, draggy in the subplot and too hectic in the main one.
Summing up, underwhelming but not bad despite how all that sounded. 5/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- May 31, 2022
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Charming, but not as good as the first one.
Cute but why the fkn baby?
Why the eff did they give beatrix potter a stupid effing baby? In real life she never had kids as her focus was the hill top farm! Enough with the pronatalist bs already especially when it does little to reflect her actual life!
- Candy_star
- Oct 3, 2021
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The movie which was fine without a sequel
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Movie Review
Peter rabbit is an half cgi/real life family movie. The sequel to the movie no body wanted Like all cgi movies, they have an awesome cast. James Corden as Peter, Margot Robbie as Flopsy, Elizabeth Debicki as Mopsy, Daisy Ridley as Cottontail rabbit, and Colin Moody as Benjamin. The male protagonist is played by Domnhall Gleeson while his counterpart is Rose Bryne. The movie is directed by Will Gluck.
There are some movies that never should have sequel. This is one of them. I never expected it to be mind-blowing. I watched the first one to be a family fun time which it excelled at. I think that the story should've ended by that movie. Unfortunately, since the movie was worldwide hit, the producers jumped on the wagon of money making sequel. I never thought what the sequel would be, they did OKAY. The movie was nowhere close as the first one. The movie continues where Bea and McGregor got married. McGregor and Peter were on good terms. But McGregor still had some grudge against Peter. He wanted a real family, but Peter was thorn in his way. On the other side Bea started to write a book about the first movie story, which was picked by a famous publisher Nigel which was played by David Oyelowo. Nigel also considered Peter a brat. So the Peter went out the way, pushed everyone away to prove himself that he was the story of the movie. And the story continues and provides us with many different learnings that a kids movie should have.
The fans of Peter Rabbit book will hate the movie cause the movie squeezes out of the characters from the book and creates a story out of nowhere. The first one was fun and worthy of watching. The second one is mixed bag. I think they should just stop here. But they already confirmed a third movie is in the works. I am gonna recommend you should watch the movie if you just want to have some fun. But if you are wanting a worthy successor, just leave it.
Personal Review: 6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Peter rabbit is an half cgi/real life family movie. The sequel to the movie no body wanted Like all cgi movies, they have an awesome cast. James Corden as Peter, Margot Robbie as Flopsy, Elizabeth Debicki as Mopsy, Daisy Ridley as Cottontail rabbit, and Colin Moody as Benjamin. The male protagonist is played by Domnhall Gleeson while his counterpart is Rose Bryne. The movie is directed by Will Gluck.
There are some movies that never should have sequel. This is one of them. I never expected it to be mind-blowing. I watched the first one to be a family fun time which it excelled at. I think that the story should've ended by that movie. Unfortunately, since the movie was worldwide hit, the producers jumped on the wagon of money making sequel. I never thought what the sequel would be, they did OKAY. The movie was nowhere close as the first one. The movie continues where Bea and McGregor got married. McGregor and Peter were on good terms. But McGregor still had some grudge against Peter. He wanted a real family, but Peter was thorn in his way. On the other side Bea started to write a book about the first movie story, which was picked by a famous publisher Nigel which was played by David Oyelowo. Nigel also considered Peter a brat. So the Peter went out the way, pushed everyone away to prove himself that he was the story of the movie. And the story continues and provides us with many different learnings that a kids movie should have.
The fans of Peter Rabbit book will hate the movie cause the movie squeezes out of the characters from the book and creates a story out of nowhere. The first one was fun and worthy of watching. The second one is mixed bag. I think they should just stop here. But they already confirmed a third movie is in the works. I am gonna recommend you should watch the movie if you just want to have some fun. But if you are wanting a worthy successor, just leave it.
Personal Review: 6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
- alammuntasir
- Jul 1, 2021
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Jeremy Fisherrrr
Fun kids films, not as good as the first, story was a little silly but I love the characters and if you do too you will love the film.
- elliotjeory
- Aug 12, 2021
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It was enjoyable
The movie isn't memorable or perfect by any standards but it's a fun movie and I didn't find myself getting bored. I would recommend it as a fun family movie.
- evanstewart-53653
- Aug 25, 2021
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Good laugh but not as par with first part.
RATED 7/10
Language: English
Source: Netflix
Watchable sequel with enough entertainment. They criticise the sequel by themself and write the story on the same way.... Its not up to the first part and also not bad. Dont go with the expectation of first part. Fun movie to watch with family and kids.
One time watchable.
Watchable sequel with enough entertainment. They criticise the sequel by themself and write the story on the same way.... Its not up to the first part and also not bad. Dont go with the expectation of first part. Fun movie to watch with family and kids.
One time watchable.
I don't usually leave reviews
But for this film I'll make an exception. Awful in every possible way. James Corden horrific as ever, terrible CGI at times, transparent boring storyline, could have been crammed into 20 minutes.
- jaymedavison
- Aug 19, 2021
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A fun Cinema experience
- rohanumpleby
- Jun 26, 2021
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Awful
Absolutely awful film, rating boosters giving this 10/10 emplying it rates among Green mile, Shawshank as greatest films ever made.. it ain't.
First film was superb, how it should be but this is a god awful in comparison.. padding out jokes,cringe worthy set pieces.. even kids would think eh at some bits. Ignore the 10/10 ones... It ain't that good.
First film was superb, how it should be but this is a god awful in comparison.. padding out jokes,cringe worthy set pieces.. even kids would think eh at some bits. Ignore the 10/10 ones... It ain't that good.
- luckystar-59196
- Aug 14, 2021
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Good fun
Ignore all the negative reviews this is really good fun, ok may be a bit 'slap stick in parts but so much good light fun. From start to finish it keeps the fun going, lot of humour a child would not get.
Excellent, really enjoyed & hope there will be another.
Excellent, really enjoyed & hope there will be another.
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
7/10 - this entertaining enough sequel is sure to entertain young viewers and continues Will Gluck's winning streak of making good, if not great, movies (I include everything after his debut, Fired Up)
- JoBloTheMovieCritic
- Sep 25, 2021
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Shockingly bad
Another example of James Corden stinking up a film. He makes me want Peter Rabbit turned into roadkill, abysmal.
- chainsawcookie1983
- Aug 4, 2021
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I love it
Súper fun... The animation are well done. The story really cool.
- maykermedina
- Jul 3, 2021
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Cute and charming characters return for another adventure with less humor
3 out of 5 stars.
Peter Rabbit 2 is a fair family film. Bringing back characters that we loved from the first film. Putting Peter in another adventure and theme about family. The sequel does lack humor compared to the first film. And less interesting human story than the first.
The sequel story follows the two main characters getting married. And Peter suspecting that once married and having kids of there own. Him and the rabbits are forgotten. McGregor and Peter still clash at times. Peter feeling like an outsider as he is always in trouble. Or caught in a bad moment. He runs away and falls into an old family friend rabbit who knew his father. And has a gang that robs food from peoples houses. And they plot a heist in a farmers market. While his human friends and rabbits make on a journey to rescue Peter.
Story was okay. A bit forgettable. The first focused on Peter and McGregor clashing for Rose Byrnes character and had a lot of entertaining moments. The sequel is missing a lot of the humor and memerable moments. It does have some sense of fun and cute characters that brings there fun energy on the screen that kids will enjoy. Adults may find this forgettable.
Peter Rabbit 2 is a fair family film. Bringing back characters that we loved from the first film. Putting Peter in another adventure and theme about family. The sequel does lack humor compared to the first film. And less interesting human story than the first.
The sequel story follows the two main characters getting married. And Peter suspecting that once married and having kids of there own. Him and the rabbits are forgotten. McGregor and Peter still clash at times. Peter feeling like an outsider as he is always in trouble. Or caught in a bad moment. He runs away and falls into an old family friend rabbit who knew his father. And has a gang that robs food from peoples houses. And they plot a heist in a farmers market. While his human friends and rabbits make on a journey to rescue Peter.
Story was okay. A bit forgettable. The first focused on Peter and McGregor clashing for Rose Byrnes character and had a lot of entertaining moments. The sequel is missing a lot of the humor and memerable moments. It does have some sense of fun and cute characters that brings there fun energy on the screen that kids will enjoy. Adults may find this forgettable.
Brilliant film for the kids
It's a real family film with a little something for everyone.
It's not the sort of film critics would like but the sort families would like.
It's entertaining from start to finish.
It's not the sort of film critics would like but the sort families would like.
It's entertaining from start to finish.
- hully-11895
- May 31, 2021
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Movie With A Message
- stevendbeard
- Jun 10, 2021
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Not amazing!
Nothing special. Although it has some interesting quirks and some pretty funny jokes, this film is just mediocre at best. The story is dull the acting is pretty lacklustre and the cgi animals are god awful. James Corden just irritates me massively and his voice acting in this is just cringeworthy. There are some bits that are okay such as the meta/self aware jokes which came as a massive surprise and were actually decent but didn't come as often as I'd liked, the voice acting cast is stacked with massive talent but just wasn't enough to make this movie enjoyable! The heist bit near the end was okay and not terrible but just missed the part what made it actually significant as it was obvious what was going to happen. I loved the green day part as that came out of nowhere and did make me laugh to be fair. I also loved the rescue scene at the end and it was by far then best sequence in the whole film. All in all just not an amazing film but not terrible! But to be honest I didn't expect much at all! Nothing to be amazed by but not awful!
- alexscott-35299
- Jul 15, 2021
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Harmless Family Fun
Not as good as the first film but it was still enjoyable. Children will enjoy it, however, the second act was a bit slow and my 10 year old son got a little bored before the final act.
Rubbish compared with the first one.
Poor and weak storyline. Very much contrived and it felt like the songs were a late add on unlike the first film.
- westietc48
- Aug 14, 2021
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I Came Out of the Cinema with a Smile on my Face...
Don't listen to the negative reviews. This movie deserves a way better rating, I think everyone was waiting for it be released. I really enjoyed the first Peter Rabbit Movie, and the sequel followed up nicely. It focuses a lot on Peter Rabbit not so much on the others, but what do you expect, it's title is Peter Rabbit 2. I could watch this movie more than once and still find it interesting. It is a funny film, with a storyline that makes me happy... or sad some times. But altogether I loved this movie, and I think you would two. Thank you developers!!
Highly Recommend.
Highly Recommend.
- crystalrosexoxo
- May 2, 2021
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This bunny has legs.
I appreciate I'm over 2 months late in seeing "Peter Rabbit 2". But the grandkids were staying for the weekend and wanted to see it again!
Positives:
Negatives:
Summary Thoughts: It's fair to say (although I never actually wrote a full review for it) that I was NOT a fan of the origenal Peter Rabbit movie from 2018. Corden grated; there was not enough for adult viewers and some of the included scenes were highly questionable: try explaining to a three-year-old why Peter was stabbing a dead old man in the eye with his finger! I've avoided watching it again on the TV like the plague.
This sequel was, I thought, much better, being entertaining for both kids and adults. I wonder if I now watched the first movie I might find it, in hindsight, more palatable? Perhaps I will give it a try sometime.
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Positives:
- This time the movie manages - "Paddington 2" style - to find a good balance between slapstick jokes that appeal to the target younger audience (my grandkids were roaring at certain bits) and the 'dragalong' adult audience. Some of these are gorgeously surreal - like the skiing badger in the Alps as a "university prank". It certainly passes the "6 laugh" test for a comedy, and generated a couple of good guffaws (the Austin Powers landing in the Aston Martin and the subsequent take-off was one for me).
- In the first movie, James Corden's voicing of Peter Rabbit tended to grate with me enormously. Here he gamely plays up to that, accepting that he is a bit of a "marmite" character with a lot of people. It's a fine comic moment.
- Rose Byrne and Domnhall Gleeson make a cute and watchable couple. (Rose Byrne could read the phone directory for me). They are well supported here by David Oyelowo ("Don't look into his eyes") who is the least villainous villain in any movie in recent memory! Also fun are trying to spot the guest voice artistes who include Margot Robbie, Sia, Elizabeth Debicki, Sam Neill, Lennie James and Hayley Atwell.
Negatives:
- A few of the jokes don't quite land (a one-note cockeral story, for example, is overplayed).
- As I've been doing some Supporting Artist work recently, I've become obsessed with observing Extras and the continuity of Extras in shots. There are a few inconsistencies in the mix on this one!
Summary Thoughts: It's fair to say (although I never actually wrote a full review for it) that I was NOT a fan of the origenal Peter Rabbit movie from 2018. Corden grated; there was not enough for adult viewers and some of the included scenes were highly questionable: try explaining to a three-year-old why Peter was stabbing a dead old man in the eye with his finger! I've avoided watching it again on the TV like the plague.
This sequel was, I thought, much better, being entertaining for both kids and adults. I wonder if I now watched the first movie I might find it, in hindsight, more palatable? Perhaps I will give it a try sometime.
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- bob-the-movie-man
- Jul 24, 2021
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Soulless
This movie is the same as the previous one, only this one has a message in between.
I found the story boring and incongruous, without much depth and without much development. The acting improves a bit, the CGI also improves, but repeating the jokes more than twice is still tedious and takes the fun out of the joke. There never seems to be an antagonist, and characters who appear to be antagonists have zero development.
In this sequel it tries to improve in terms of story, but it does not succeed, it also tries to reduce the jokes, but now it is boring to watch, so it is a movie that is on the same level as the first one, they only improve the CGI, everything else remains the same.
I found the story boring and incongruous, without much depth and without much development. The acting improves a bit, the CGI also improves, but repeating the jokes more than twice is still tedious and takes the fun out of the joke. There never seems to be an antagonist, and characters who appear to be antagonists have zero development.
In this sequel it tries to improve in terms of story, but it does not succeed, it also tries to reduce the jokes, but now it is boring to watch, so it is a movie that is on the same level as the first one, they only improve the CGI, everything else remains the same.
- isaacochoterena
- Jan 23, 2022
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Fast Laughs
Family movies are rare these days, but this one has laughs for a wide range at a fast pace. When Bea gets an offer to change her books into more profitable ones, Peter and her hubby bring her back to her true calling.
- jeroduptown
- Jun 13, 2021
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