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The humorous moments are terribly effective, while the romance and action are thoroughly entertaining. Recensie

In the end, the entertaining moments of colossal destruction are overshadowed by exhaustingly moronic, fantastically unthinkable undertakings... Recensie

Sticking primarily to the humor, the elements of adversity pose fleeting severity, which helps keep the mood airy. Recensie

The pacing is swift and the design of the action engaging (even though the resolution feels as equally hasty as the opening, and therefore largely unconvincing), lending to a simple (perhaps overly so, especially for a Pixar piece) yet pleasant little fable. Recensie

While the musical numbers are the highlight, always spirited and inspirational, bits of commentary on life in the Heights are also notable. Recensie

The pacing is likewise impaired, unable to keep things engaging as the dry dialogue, blander character designs, and failed comic relief bog down the plot. Recensie

Yet the rambunctious relationships heaped with silly cynicism pose a reasonably enjoyable – and likely forgettable – piece of filmmaking. Recensie

It clearly resembles its stage origins, with limited sets, few characters, and unremitting dialogue, but the leads are absolutely charming enough to carry the picture... Recensie

Along with Cole’s carefree attitude, a considerable amount of humor weaves its way through the script, punctuating the typical Western conflicts with hilarious moments of deception and flirting. Recensie

With its greater resources, the film also enjoys more sets, more props (and costumes and Muppet-like animatronics), and more computer animation – none of which increases the quality or the entertainment value. Recensie

Unexpectedly, much of the ludicrousness works: the misadventures pose a decided cheeriness, the modern soundtrack complements the eccentricity, the leads’ unyielding positivity is inspiring, and the humor musters laughs. Recensie

Plenty of humor snakes its way into the premise, but its effectiveness rests somewhere in the 50% range. Recensie

A Quiet Place Part II may not be as solid as its predecessor, but it’s an impressively designed, nicely matched, thoroughly entertaining follow-up that deserves to be seen on the big screen. Recensie

The movie keeps getting sillier, more careless with its plotting, more pointless with its killing spree, and sloppier in its execution, until it culminates in a staggeringly absurd, drawn-out, unexciting showdown. Recensie

Despite the familiar themes and acceptable performances, the subplots become tedious, the running time overbearing, and the content increasingly dull... Recensie

The bloodiness has increased right alongside the sex and nudity, utilizing modest CG but more impressive amounts of practical effects that simply look better and age better. Recensie

The film is rarely interested in exploring these concepts, instead routinely returning to gore, nakedness, and even action and adventure. Recensie

This is a preeminent, seminal gangster flick. Recensie

The phoniness is pervasive, blunting any chance at genuine excitement. Recensie

It’s never as hokey as Death Race 2000, but it certainly shares its penchant for mayhem. Recensie

The heisting in this picture is in top form. Recensie

Whimsical musical notes to supplement steely characters or actions isn’t enough to counter the grimness, nor are complementary missions smart enough to feel necessary. But the finale is a welcome surprise (of sorts), returning to the dependable romance of lighthearted fantasy. Recensie

The more than two-hour picture is simply too stretched out for a comedy – and there are several too many singing-and-dancing routines, as if Victor Victoria is a variety show on top of a role-reversal farce. Recensie

With such an engaging start, the final revelations are a major letdown – so great, in fact, that it will be interesting to see if this picture manages enough commercial success to warrant the follow-up story... Recensie