Screen Gems | Release Date: August 13, 2021
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Voodoo123Nov 24, 2021
Watching DB2 back to back with the original i was surprised by the details in its storyline and switching around of the ideas from dont breathe. Clearly the sequel is a film made with alot of passion and respect for the audiences time. HighlyWatching DB2 back to back with the original i was surprised by the details in its storyline and switching around of the ideas from dont breathe. Clearly the sequel is a film made with alot of passion and respect for the audiences time. Highly recommend this thriller/horror! Its tough to be original in this genre but they managed it here quite nicely. Expand
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RichardSayreSep 30, 2021
DON'T BREATHE 2 is a wickedly brutal, perverse spin on the slasher flick and a decent follow up to the first. Far from the brilliantly tence original, the unnecessary sequel will undoubtedly please most horror fans. Based on the trailer, IDON'T BREATHE 2 is a wickedly brutal, perverse spin on the slasher flick and a decent follow up to the first. Far from the brilliantly tence original, the unnecessary sequel will undoubtedly please most horror fans. Based on the trailer, I had doubts the film could get me to root for the Blind Man, but I found myself more of less along for the ride from the get go. This and Candyman are a great way to begin the spooky season. Expand
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GLADIADORAug 23, 2021
Bem violento, sanguinario e mortal. O homem nas trevas 2 é ate melhor que o primeiro, apesara do protagonista ir de vilão no primeiro filme pra um anti-herois nesse segundo
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DiptanshuJul 9, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thrilling, Intense and a great sequel. it was more of a action thriller, The story and the arc for blind man is brilliant and the connection to 1st one is amazingly done, The music and the camera angles/movements just like 1st one they were great such as the door scene where reaction is captured in mirror and just like prequel the glass shatter scene but with the blind man it was awesome, The music was fine, The starting intro and the setup the girl's training and the blind-mans fear for loosing the girl can be felt and then the kidnappers entrance and 1st killing of driver women it was bloody then the kidnappers entrance to the house and the shadow"dogs" death and the blind-guys emotions were just brilliantly showcased. the house cat and mouse sequence were just intensely brilliant, the hide and seek and killings specially the glue scene and the basement electricity stuff and blast was awesome, Then the twist and further fight resulting in the house fire and girl's kidnap then the dogs rescue from the fire while the dog is gonna kill him the whole blind man's fate and emotion was just dark and brutal,felt poor and pity for him, then the girl meeting with her parents and the creepy way the talk and the heart twist is done resulting in the ending sequence with the blind-man rescue mission of girl, The lights out fight and the hammer kill it was amazing, the blind-man acting dead sequence was just brilliantly awesome and then the smoke fight and the girl's cuff and hand cutting sequene was intense, The blind-man making eyes popped of kidnapper/dad and just before the kidnappers killing blind guy the girls killing him it was dark, Then blind-guy death sequence with him sayin "go" to girl and she is free at end it was an satisfying arc. and the post credits were surprising. It was a thrillingly awesome ride, the emotions of the blind-guy his loss and the trouble to deal felt pity and dark, overall its a great movie! Expand
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Phteve89Sep 6, 2021
I thought the movie was surprisingly incredible. The way he fights makes sense with him being blind and they kept the same dark, gritty kind of theme. I'm confused by people saying it left the fear behind cause the first one wasn't scaryI thought the movie was surprisingly incredible. The way he fights makes sense with him being blind and they kept the same dark, gritty kind of theme. I'm confused by people saying it left the fear behind cause the first one wasn't scary either lol. It's basically how the quiet place 1 and 2 went from thriller to action. This did the same thing. Ya have to watch it, really good. Expand
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JLauSep 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blind guy from the first film abducts a girl and raises her after she escaped from a house fire but her meth-dealing parents get her back so they can have harvest her heart for transplant so blind guy needs to get her back. Expand
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Rajeev102Sep 5, 2021
people change when time/need comes. very nice movie & hero stephan lang acting is very good wow.
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