Yeah. That’s cool. So when does the great movie
begin? ... What? This is it? Come on, now. The idea that this flick deserves
its "best movie ever" plaudits--if not ecstatic shrieks--is downright risible. This piece is enjoyable,
for sure, but the reputation it has acquired since release seems to be
largely the product of the affection audiences feel for the original
film’s characters. One scene in this outing in particular cashes in that
chip to great affect, and probably stands as the most authentic part of
this entire experience. Beyond that, everything in this script is so
obvious that even I could have written it. Mostly, this is an exercise in
self-congratulation writ large--though one that is easy enough to watch,
if you’re looking for big, loud, dumb entertainment and nothing more.
There’s no shame in that--so long as everyone maintains perspective. Just
fly level and straight and you’ll do fine with this one. Try to take it to Icarian heights--let alone the "danger zone"--and it will surely crash and burn.
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