Happy Death Day 2U
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 14, 2019
6.3
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Generally favorable reviews based on 189 Ratings
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marcmyworksApr 28, 2019
Happy Death Day 2U is more straight-up slapstick sci-fi than horror. I felt more like I was watching a Hot Tub Time Machine sequel. Saying this, the movie knows what it is, and that is pure cheesy and enjoyable entertainment.
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9
lordaeron1Mar 5, 2019
Great summer movie (but in winter) funny, light and doesn't take itself seriously. haven't seen a movie like this for a long time. it's like It's 90th again, in a good way. people like me from the 90th will really appreciate this movie, ShameGreat summer movie (but in winter) funny, light and doesn't take itself seriously. haven't seen a movie like this for a long time. it's like It's 90th again, in a good way. people like me from the 90th will really appreciate this movie, Shame that there are very limiter movies like this one out there.… Expand
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7
bataguilaJul 25, 2019
Divertida. Así deben ser las pelis q usan "Multiversos", con historia lógica q puede protagonizar una mujer rubia. No jaladas tipo marvel q tiene q inventar marcianos, mutantes y piedras mágicas.
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8
qqiwkqaqwFeb 18, 2019
Good movie, but...
I honestly prefer the original, this isn't bad, but I expected more.
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7
AlexKallinskyFeb 26, 2019
A fun sci-fi movie with a sharp comedic edge that knows what it is about a similar concept to the first. This was a damn close sequel to Happy Death Day in terms of quality, and the emotional moments REALLY hit hard.
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thegldtAug 7, 2019
Happy Death Day 2U surprises with more heart and humor as it tones down the horror. Clever twists and legitimately laugh-out-loud sequences (*cue Paramore's Hard Times* or
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MironCrane22Feb 18, 2019
Not bad, good sequel to the first original. I love horror and this movie doesn’t disappointed me.
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8
Josephgamers65Jul 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Happy Death Day 2U was a surprise for me I thought it would not be as good as the original I thought it would be as good because it would back Into the loop I thought it would get old at first I was not liking when Tree first gets in the time loop but it got interesting every time she died and looped when she thinks it's her last time she has to tell her mom and Carter about what will change this movie has a story which I was surprised by the original did not really and the original was kinda boring at parts but had a better pace I feel like all the characters are good besides Danielle she is so annoying what was different from this movie the killer is different and Ryan made the machine which I was surprised by at first I was like wait there was a machine for this which there was it was a great addition to the movie the original killer does return but there is another killer so right when she kills the other killer the other one will come and get her and that's how she keeps dieing Gregory as the second killer made sense in his scenes he is acting suspicious also the story with Lori and him were weird and confusing because he is being weird but at the end it comes together so all round an great sequel to the original i think it is better with great cast of characters great kills also so I give Happy Death Day 2U an B+… Expand
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9
Davrosdaleks1Feb 17, 2019
I was a big fan of the first Happy Death Day, a horror comedy that was basically a slasher meets Groundhog's Day. I was looking forward to this sequel, but I became a little apprehensive when I found out that this was going the Back to theI was a big fan of the first Happy Death Day, a horror comedy that was basically a slasher meets Groundhog's Day. I was looking forward to this sequel, but I became a little apprehensive when I found out that this was going the Back to the Future 2 route and revisit the same day. The entire first film had been lead Tree Gelbman (played by the wonderful Jessica Rothe) reliving the same day over and over. I get that the movie was probably going to go at events from a different angle, but I was worried about them things and it seemed a little cheap getting Tree back into the exact same time loop after fighting so hard to free herself. But my worries were unnecessary, this wasn't a time loop movie, but a time loop that takes place in an alternate reality movie, which was different enough for me to work. In fact, this was a lot of fun and almost as good as the first one.

Happy Death Day 2U shakes things up in three ways to keep things fresh. 1) It shifts the feel of the first movie from a horror comedy to more of a comedy-comedy. There are a lot less killer attacks. (There are a couple well shot scares for what there are.) The movie's soundtrack has noticeabley changed from horror to comedy. The whole thing's pretty amusing. They have more fun as deaths get even more ludicrous from the first. A funny joke you may have seen in the trailer turns out to be better in full.

2) It finally explains what caused the time loop and gets all science-fictiony.

3) The aforementioned alternate reality. After a rather interesting fifteen minute or so opener that I won't spoil, Tree winds up in a new timeline where events are mostly the same, so we don't need to waste time having with a lot of new exposition, but there are small but important differences scattered throughout. Tree finds herself going up against a new killer, and the film's strength is built upon twisting expectations.

I liked that this managed to bring back all the main cast from the first. (Not to mention a lot of bit roles.) They're all likable. Still, the movie once againn rests on Tree's shoulders. Considering that the first film was all her reaching an emotional arc, you'd think they wouldn't have many more emotional places to take her, but it does. Tree has a big thing happen to her and she has to make a serious decision. Jessica Rothe makes this movie, whether being funny or sad. To be honest the basic plot is a little thin if you look back at the script intellectually. It is Rothe's charisma that guides the whole thing.

Keep through the credits. There is a scene in the middle you shouldn't miss. They're plans for a third installment and if it manages to stay fresh like this then I'm all for it.… Expand
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10
PanchogulFeb 20, 2019
Lejos mejor que sula predecesora, la base es la misma, pero está mejor ejecutada, es mas dinámica, rápida y divertida.
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7
Trineo99Feb 18, 2019
First of all, Jessica Rothe did an amazing job in this film. In every scene that she’s in you can easily tell she’s having fun with the role and giving it her all. She could easily switch from being funny in one scene too serious the next.First of all, Jessica Rothe did an amazing job in this film. In every scene that she’s in you can easily tell she’s having fun with the role and giving it her all. She could easily switch from being funny in one scene too serious the next. Everybody else in this movie was good just not great. Now the relationship in this movie is kind of unbelievable like Disney level unbelievable. I mean Tree and Carter had really only been dating for what two to eleven days. I’m sorry but like I said that only happens in Disney movies where the girl falls in love with the guy the moment she meets him and automatically wants to marry him. This film is a horror comedy and in the horror section it’s a tiny bit above average but in the comedy department, it was really funny. If you guys have seen the trailer you know that Tree has to kill herself in many different and creative ways and all of them were kinda funny to me at least. Even some of the scenes that others will probably find cringey I found kind of funny because they were cringy. But again I’m a teenager who reviews movies what do you expect. Now the horror element of the film comes and goes throughout the entire thing and is really put on hold for the comedy of the film. It felt kind of like a subplot that the writers forgot even existed until the very end. Even then it felt really weak when it could have been a “killer” move and plot twist if we focused on it a bit more and didn’t just glance over it. Also stay after the credits because there is a post-credit scene that gives off a possible sequel for this film. In the end, even if you haven’t seen the first movie like me it’s still a good and easy film to follow along with. I do wish it was longer though.… Expand
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7
RaduAFeb 15, 2019
70/100

This movie is a pretty good sequel. The beginning was a bit rushed but the second and third act are entertaining and they knew how to play with our emotions
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10
edrickMar 14, 2019
Let's get it straight, this is a sci-fi thriller comedy. Don't go into this expecting horror.

Despite the similar concept being done again, they add a really interesting and captivating element to the plot that ends up evoking emotion andLet's get it straight, this is a sci-fi thriller comedy. Don't go into this expecting horror.

Despite the similar concept being done again, they add a really interesting and captivating element to the plot that ends up evoking emotion and showing more character development, much more than the first movie. It is a bit cynical at times, but there's never a dull or boring moment.… Expand
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cirrus888Oct 6, 2020
A follow-up that's even smarter than an already clever original. It has more characters that expands inventiveness of this what I hope will be a movie series but it's difficult to keep coming up with new iseas that they clearly managed to doA follow-up that's even smarter than an already clever original. It has more characters that expands inventiveness of this what I hope will be a movie series but it's difficult to keep coming up with new iseas that they clearly managed to do in the follow-up. I don't understand why C. Landon movies get so much negativity from reviewers but any one that watches his movies will always come away entertained, he definitely isn't a hack like Paul WS Anderson but even he gets more breaks that C. Landon. I highly rate this writer/director and I want to see more from him.… Expand
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antonzhalobJan 2, 2022
Сложно сказать, пошло ли это фильму на пользу или нет, но вернуться сюда - было интересным аттракционом!
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10
nikovekilovApr 27, 2020
10/10 wedevr………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………......………………………...
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akshatmahajanOct 14, 2020
Happy Death Day 2U was surprisingly entertaining. This film is perfect and is tons of fun and puts a fresh twist on the concept. The characters are likable and the humour is brilliant at times. It's just lots of fun and excitement. I wouldHappy Death Day 2U was surprisingly entertaining. This film is perfect and is tons of fun and puts a fresh twist on the concept. The characters are likable and the humour is brilliant at times. It's just lots of fun and excitement. I would recommend it to everyone.… Expand
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Narwhale73Jun 23, 2022
I think am one of the few people who will say this but this movie is quite the masterpiece and a near perfect sequel. Truth be told, I like it better than the first although that might be recency bias.
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