The reviews for Murder Mystery 2 are in, and the consensus among critics is that the sequel is yet another derivative Adam Sandler movie.
While the undeniable chemistry between Sandler and his co-star Jennifer Aniston is the wind beneath the film’s wings, the sequel is said to be a banal and unfunny copy/paste of the first and therefore a missed opportunity.
Some critics describe the film as tedious and blame the lethargic humor on screenwriter James Vanderbilt.
Others made theatrical demands for a refund from the stars of the film.
According to another critic, the film has immense pizazz but fails to deliver as an intriguing whodunnit.
One critic did not mince words about his opinion of the film, calling it an unambiguous flop.
However, it wasn’t all bad news for Murder Mystery 2 among film critics. Some critics weren’t expecting a cinematic masterpiece and thought the film was a delight.
Others enjoyed the levity of the sequel and found the lighthearted gags amusing.
Opinions of the film seemed to come down to viewer expectations, as many found its silliness endearing.
Murder Mystery 2 sees amateur sleuths Nick (Sandler) and Audrey Spitz (Aniston) become professional detectives establishing an agency. The abduction of their billionaire buddy Maharajah Vikram Govindan (Adeel Akhtar) from his lavish wedding sees the couple go on a glamorous globetrotting hunt for his kidnapper. So far, the film has an audience score of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Murder Mystery 2 premieres on Netflix today.