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leviathanargSep 6, 2021

Good action movie.
Not woke.
Interesting that no character is purely good or evil. Same as first iteration, a recommended movie if you enjoy action/suspense flicks.

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6

BigEggsKitchenAug 13, 2021

This movie is so absolutely absurd. So absolutely insane, so incredibly impossible, so wonderfully entertaining, and so charmingly stupid. Stephen Lang’s performance is awesome, and his ending monologue is surprisingly touching.

They beingThis movie is so absolutely absurd. So absolutely insane, so incredibly impossible, so wonderfully entertaining, and so charmingly stupid. Stephen Lang’s performance is awesome, and his ending monologue is surprisingly touching.

They being said in order to enjoy this film you need to be able to pretty much pretend the first doesn’t exist, which defeats a point in a sequel. They should have just made this the first one… Expand

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3

bertobellamyAug 14, 2021

First, Cruella, and now, The Blind Man. What's with the obsession of turning irredeemable villains into brutal yet lovable anti-heroes? 'Don't Breathe 2' is a cheap way of turning the brilliant first film into another franchise. I mean,First, Cruella, and now, The Blind Man. What's with the obsession of turning irredeemable villains into brutal yet lovable anti-heroes? 'Don't Breathe 2' is a cheap way of turning the brilliant first film into another franchise. I mean, Norman's still cool and all, but you need to forget all he did in the first film to follow this new characterization. And don't get me started on the plot: totally ridiculous, especially the second half. Let's hope they leave this man alone once and for all.… Expand

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4

JLuis_001Aug 25, 2021

A monument to irrelevance.

I don't understand how the original film spawned a sequel. I mean, I get it from the monetary aspect, but I'm quite shocked by the fact that Stephen Lang's character ended up becoming the lead. Is it that theA monument to irrelevance.

I don't understand how the original film spawned a sequel.
I mean, I get it from the monetary aspect, but I'm quite shocked by the fact that Stephen Lang's character ended up becoming the lead.
Is it that the writers and the public forgot that he was the bad guy? And that he really was a bad guy.

Don't Breathe 2 tries too eagerly to make you believe that the once criminal should now be recognized as an anti-hero.
And you know what, that element might have been more plausible if it weren't for the fact that in trying to do so, the writers sacrificed any attempt at an intelligent suspense, like in the original, for a rancid movie that mixes thriller with action, spiced up with an incredibly forced plot device.

A total disappointment. I'm not surprised though.… Expand

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10

Rtype77Aug 20, 2021

This movie was marketed as a horror but it’s definitely more of an action/thriller flick. As such, it does a great job producing more than enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. For those critics who are too caught up with theThis movie was marketed as a horror but it’s definitely more of an action/thriller flick. As such, it does a great job producing more than enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. For those critics who are too caught up with the fact that Norman is not redeemable based on his actions in the first movie and are arguing that this film doesn’t justify its existence, please just get over yourselves for a minute and listen up. This film is in no way trying to absolve Norman of his sins, or indicate that he’s a good guy, redeemed, a hero, or even an anti-hero. We all know that Norman is a terrible man, and just because he also recognizes this now does not make him good. The only character that shows affinity toward him is Phoenix, and that’s because it’s the only reality she understands. She is not privy to his past, and even so has a desire to leave him for a better life. Also, for anyone who believes any amount of redemption is not remotely possible, did you also hate American History X? If so, maybe it’s time to set your shiny moral compass aside, and realize there are OBJECTIVE ways to review movies too. Now, aside from the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed this film, if I look at things objectively, here are some observations:

- Story line is unique but complimentary to the first film. Plenty of twists and turns that were unexpected. Despite the looming presence of Norman, overall this is a story about Phoenix’s experience navigating a world full of oppression, and selfish, terrible people.

- Despite some cheesy lines, the acting was intense, solid, and believable. Props to Madelyn Grace for a tour de force breakout performance. - Cinematography was stellar, and added so much suspense to the story. The 6 minute long shot of Phoenix evading bad guys in the beginning was a definite highlight. At times the picture was too dark, but it also played well into the suspense. - Pacing started out slow, but worked effectively to build suspense. You know things are going to get intense, and when they finally do it’s a fun ride.

- This is an action/thriller, but surprisingly has some elements of drama and humor as well. Overall, this was a solid directorial debut from Rodo Sayagues, and anyone who says it sucked because Fede Alvarez didn’t direct doesn’t understand the dynamic of this duo. They worked closely together as a creative team on both films, and in the immortal words of Fede, “I make films to piss you off.” Based on some of the troll-ish critic reviews out there, looks like they succeeded. Well done guys, great film!… Expand

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2

maxmooneySep 4, 2021

Incredibly stupid idea to try to make him a hero. It insults the audience that LOVED the first one. Like me.

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4

Rebecca31Aug 25, 2021

Don’t Breathe was a film about a blind man who fights off a home invasion, well apparently some genius decided this movie needed a sequel. For anyone wondering I can safely tell you that Don’t Breathe did not need a sequel and there isDon’t Breathe was a film about a blind man who fights off a home invasion, well apparently some genius decided this movie needed a sequel. For anyone wondering I can safely tell you that Don’t Breathe did not need a sequel and there is absolutely no point in Don’t Breathe 2 at all. None.

Set a few years following the home invasion, Norman Nordstrom (Stephen Lang) lives a quiet and isolated life until his past catches up to him. The first thing to note is Don’t Breathe 2 is rated 16 for a reason, the fight scenes are brutal and gory. But that’s about all it has going for it, the gore. I loved the first film but this doesn’t come close, not everything needs a sequel but it seems some films need to learn that lesson the hard way. This had none of the horror and suspense of the first film. You’re not on the edge of your seat holding your breath, you’ll instead find yourself slumped in your chair, bored and glancing at your watch waiting for this ordeal to be over. And in proper horror movie fashion you’ll think it’s finally over only to have an “oh wait it’s not quite over yet” moment. Taking Lang’s character and half-heartedly attempting to turn him into some sort of anti-hero did not work at all. Another issue is because most of you will remain disinterested and bored you can’t help but feel many of the injuries sustained by the main characters don’t stop them from getting back up again like cartoon characters and carrying on as if nothing happened. Yet the same or lesser injury will happen to a clearly disposable character only for it to be more than enough to keep them down or kill them. This is not the kind of thing I should have been thinking about or noticing but I couldn’t help it I was not invested in the film at all which left me with plenty of time to overthink everything. I’m not going to criticise the acting. It’s not their fault to be honest, they’re doing the best they can with what they were given. The film shouldn’t exist and the story doesn’t work on any level, there’s really no getting away from that.

Don’t Breathe 2 is nothing more than a cash grab. I’m all for supporting cinemas especially during this difficult time but believe me when I tell you there are better films out right now that you should see instead. Not recommended, unless you’ve absolutely nothing else to do and you’ve seen all the other movies in the cinemas then by all means go ahead.… Expand

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10

SusanMRSep 3, 2021

Better than the 1st movie! Great performances from Stephen Lang and Madelyn Grace and full of action and suspense. Child was protagonist, not Norman.

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3

MetacriticOnurSep 3, 2021

bad
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not good in any manner or degree.

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4

White_WormSep 3, 2021

Not only is this a far fall from the original's brilliance, this isn't even a good movie, period. The plot is so full of holes the only scary thing about it is if you have Trypophobia (look it up).

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5

PanchogulNov 22, 2021

Una secuela entretenida, pero innecesaria e incluso llega a ser genérica, lo que le sigue en la segunda mitad parece rebuscado e irrelevante.

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7

BradMorganAug 27, 2021

Nice movie as a stand-alone but not so much as a second part. The story was a bit strange at points and the main character felt flat even after two films. The tension of the fight scenes made this film.

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10

sproutpodSep 2, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first movie was pretty good, but this sequel is better. The dad is such an interesting character, and we never know whether to root for him or hate him. It is clever how they utilize every nook and cranny of a house for both movies. The action and gore leads somewhere, and it ties things up nicely.… Expand

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8

CinemaBoiAug 17, 2021

Solid! Not as exciting as the first one, but still has some strong thrills. Ultimately this is an emotional story about a young girl struggling to figure out who her "real family" is when every grownup around her turns out to be ... well ...Solid! Not as exciting as the first one, but still has some strong thrills. Ultimately this is an emotional story about a young girl struggling to figure out who her "real family" is when every grownup around her turns out to be ... well ... no spoilers. The story does a great job of sticking to that basic idea, and putting it through twists and turns right up until the end. If you like thrillers, see this in theaters!… Expand

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10

Tejpal27Aug 15, 2021

A Great Fun, Suspenseful Thriller, and Action Movie and as good as the first one in it's own way, must watch.

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10

Jojo54Sep 4, 2021

I highly recommend this home invasion horror/thriller! The child is the only person that views the blind man as a good person in the end and that makes sense because she doesn’t have another reference. Definitely a must see!

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imthenoobMar 19, 2022

The attempt to turn the villain into a hero is the least of this film's problems. Gone is the suspense that made the first film tolerable. Don't Breathe 2 plays out like a generic action film that feels unoriginal and uninspired. It's just aThe attempt to turn the villain into a hero is the least of this film's problems. Gone is the suspense that made the first film tolerable. Don't Breathe 2 plays out like a generic action film that feels unoriginal and uninspired. It's just a cash grab to go in on the first film's success. Don't bother watching this trash.… Expand