Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Name: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Genre: Comedy
Released: May 20, 2016
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 20, 2016 | R

Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron

Summary: Now that Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) have a second baby on the way, they are ready to make the final move into adulthood: the suburbs. But just as they thought they’d reclaimed the neighborhood and were safe to sell, they learn that the new occupants next door are a sorority even more out of control than Teddy (Zac Efron)Now that Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) have a second baby on the way, they are ready to make the final move into adulthood: the suburbs. But just as they thought they’d reclaimed the neighborhood and were safe to sell, they learn that the new occupants next door are a sorority even more out of control than Teddy (Zac Efron) and his brothers ever dreamed of being. Tired of their school’s sexist, restrictive system, the unorthodox ladies of Kappa Nu have decided to start a house where they can do whatever the hell they want. When Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her sisters, Beth (Kiersey Clemons) and Nora (Beanie Feldstein), find the perfect place just off campus, they won’t let the fact that it’s located on a quiet street stand in their way of parties as epic as the guys throw. Forced to turn to the one ex-neighbor with the skills to bring down the new Greeks next door, the Radners — alongside best friends Jimmy (Ike Barinholtz) and Paula (Carla Gallo) — bring in charismatic Teddy as their secret weapon. If he can infiltrate the sorority and charm his way through it, the thirtysomethings will shutter the Kappas’ home. But if they think that their neighbors are going down without a fight, they have severely underestimated the power of youthful ingenuity and straight-up crazy. [Universal Pictures]… Expand

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Katie Walsh

May 20, 2016

With Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, they've flipped the script, creating a feminist party classic that's completely current and doesn't skimp on any of the wild humor. It's also even better than its predecessor. Read full review

Edward Douglas

May 18, 2016

With the added layer of humor that comes with switching genders, Neighbors 2 ends up offering even more laughs than the original movie. Read full review

Jesse Hassenger

May 18, 2016

Efron imbues his handsome-dope routine with such nuance that Teddy is not only funny but also touching in his sincere desire for brotherhood, in short supply postgraduation. What could have been simplistic self-parody becomes a genuinely, almost confusingly terrific performance. Read full review

Cath Clarke

May 20, 2016

Just funny enough to not feel like a retread. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

May 18, 2016

You’ll probably laugh hard more than once; Sorority Rising is still rich in bikinis and bong rips and boner jokes. It just doesn’t have much heart. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

May 18, 2016

It’s got just about enough laughs, but there’s so much more that the Script by Committee wants to shoehorn in, like female empowerment, bad parenting passed off as “doing our best” just like our parents, gay marriage and the incredibly sexist college Greek system, a relic of the “Animal House” era that remains as “rapey” as ever. Read full review

Soren Andersen

May 19, 2016

Mark this one down as a sequel that should never have been made. Read full review

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evster111111

May 21, 2016

I don't understand the critical reception or user reviews at all. Did we see completely different movies? Better than the first in almost every way. Takes advantage of being a sequel in almost every way. Are some of the really good jokes in the trailer? Yes. Is it still worth seeing? Oh yes.I don't understand the critical reception or user reviews at all. Did we see completely different movies? Better than the first in almost every way. Takes advantage of being a sequel in almost every way. Are some of the really good jokes in the trailer? Yes. Is it still worth seeing? Oh yes. Yes yes yes.… Expand

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BrianMcCritic

Jun 4, 2016

Neighbors 2 succeeds where a lot of comedy sequels fail. It understands that while some jokes are almost certain to be repeated, you can put a twist on it they will keep it fresh. Credit goes to the writing and to Director Nicholas Stoller. This film is a lot of fun. A-

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bfoore90

Oct 13, 2016

Doesn't quite come away with the same amount of laughs or originality that came from the first one but at face value, Neighbors 2 does exactly what it sets out to do. The charm of the first movie is still ever present in Seth Rogan, Rose Byrne and Zac Efron but the movie ultimately fumblesDoesn't quite come away with the same amount of laughs or originality that came from the first one but at face value, Neighbors 2 does exactly what it sets out to do. The charm of the first movie is still ever present in Seth Rogan, Rose Byrne and Zac Efron but the movie ultimately fumbles on itself trying to do too much by heavily relying on outdated gags and nods that made the original what it was. What also hurt the movie in my opinion was that it felt like some sort of vehicle for Chloe Grace Moretz to further her career as an adult, but her acting instead comes off as forced, annoying and needless as a antagonist when compared to Teddy from the first one.… Expand

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whatdafrak

Jun 23, 2016

This was way better than I expected, but still basically a rehash of the first. Most comedy sequels are entirely unnecessary, but at least this one was entertaining enough.

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YorkMan

Jul 31, 2016

Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne return as the loved up couple who endured their version of Hell on Earth when, during the first film, a fraternity in the house next door to theirs went to war with them over the various shenanigans that happen in a frat-house.
This sequel is much the same (butSeth Rogan and Rose Byrne return as the loved up couple who endured their version of Hell on Earth when, during the first film, a fraternity in the house next door to theirs went to war with them over the various shenanigans that happen in a frat-house.
This sequel is much the same (but hey, if it ain't broken.... Don't fix it!), but this time it's a sorority who've moved into the vacant property. Lead by the gorgeous Chloe Moretz, these girls want to party as hard as the boys, but without having to 'put out' in order to get into the frat-house parties.
With their own home in 'escrow' for 30 days, Rogan and Byrne (along with their two friends) must try to keep the new buyers from finding out they will be living next to a party house!
Zac Efron returns, initially working with the girls to get their house in order (so they can pay the rent... Although nothing is mentioned about other financial outgoings, and none of the girls seem to do any studying!!), but eventually switches sides due to the girls kicking him out when he's outlived his usefulness....

Cue some familiar gags recycled from the first movie, as well as some decent enough new ones.

It's a decent enough sequel to a better than average original, but it lacks that 'punch' the first film had. This is mainly down to avoiding the sexuality of the girls. In the original film, the overt masculinity of the frat-boys was really pushed into your face, but in the sequel the director/writers have gone to great lengths to not make the girls into physical objects.
So copious drug taking, cool... Using spent tampons as a (rather disgusting) weapon against their neighbours, yes they do that..... And we have to accept that Chloe Moretz's character was a high school loser!!

This isn't a film I would recommend people actively seek out, it's one to find on Netflix etc on the run up to Christmas.… Expand

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gdsmzroll

May 28, 2016

The movie is so overwhelmed in Social justice warrior commentary that it really kills the fun in many areas. The movie has a lot of moments dont get me wrong. But right when your having fun the movie stops you and says "sexism" "gay rights" "feminism". I just couldnt stomach it. NeverthelessThe movie is so overwhelmed in Social justice warrior commentary that it really kills the fun in many areas. The movie has a lot of moments dont get me wrong. But right when your having fun the movie stops you and says "sexism" "gay rights" "feminism". I just couldnt stomach it. Nevertheless the movie is funny. But id definitely recommend a rent.… Expand

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Weld1

Mar 29, 2017

What a gigantic, steaming, pile of yak dung this movie is. Wait, it's not a movie, it's a vulgar, incoherent, and idiotic waste of time and money; it's a sad, disgusting, and completely useless piece of garbage. The person or persons who wrote this are not just childish, they're demented,What a gigantic, steaming, pile of yak dung this movie is. Wait, it's not a movie, it's a vulgar, incoherent, and idiotic waste of time and money; it's a sad, disgusting, and completely useless piece of garbage. The person or persons who wrote this are not just childish, they're demented, psychotic, and completely lacking of any morals or values whatsoever. Every single person involved with this crap should be embarrassed, lined up against a wall, and pelted with rotten cantaloupe until they apologize to the entire world for this travesty.… Expand

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