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csw12Jun 7, 2016

The movie is funny at times but mostly a dull sequel that gets very distracting with its feminist points and constant talk about "sexism".................

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timmyrw55May 28, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Compared to the first movie, Neighbors 2 is a disappointment. The sorority is not as funny as the frat and is just used as a device to promote feminism (which is so forced). The sorority actresses are HORRIBLE. Seriously no one talks like that. You can tell a middle aged person wrote the script. Zac Efron and Seth Rogan are hilarious once again yet they can't save the movie. There are so many plot holes to the movie as well. Why couldn't the adults call the police about the weed at the tailgate? Was Rogan and his wife so stupid to not look at their cell phone contacts? And much more. Ugh. This movie sucks.… Expand

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dc127Nov 2, 2016

This movie was about par with the first one. You have a lot of the same humor and back and forth between Seth Rogan and the sorority house that you got with the fraternity in the first one. It wasn't the best comedy I have ever seen, but IThis movie was about par with the first one. You have a lot of the same humor and back and forth between Seth Rogan and the sorority house that you got with the fraternity in the first one. It wasn't the best comedy I have ever seen, but I enjoyed it.… Expand

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moviemitch96May 24, 2016

It was amusing enough, but let me just cut to the chase and say that the first film was obviously much more fresh and original and therefore was a lot more funny. This one certainly had its moments, but just like any sequel (comedy sequelsIt was amusing enough, but let me just cut to the chase and say that the first film was obviously much more fresh and original and therefore was a lot more funny. This one certainly had its moments, but just like any sequel (comedy sequels especially) it heavily relied on nods and gags from the first film in order to the pass the time, almost to the point where it really felt like it was beginning to drag (it honestly felt a tad longer than an hour and a half!) On the upside, the cast was the strongest aspect, with the three main leads Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron all very funny and enjoyable once again. However, I can't say the same for the addition of Chloe Grace Moretz, whose talent felt sadly wasted in such an idiotic role. Overall, the main cast is really the only thing that makes it worthwhile, but other than that, it's just not as funny or memorable as the first.… Expand

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TheKavehJJun 5, 2016

This movie is so awful. With no humor, and tons of stupidity, the film is just a bore to watch. A true waste of time. If you're looking for an awful comedy to watch, look no further, Neighbors 2 is the movie for you

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YorkManJul 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 aSeth 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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ddub23Aug 9, 2016

First off the lack of cinematic scores was an instant turn off it was almost as corny as those daytime comedy tv shows. And the gay and femimenist propaganda disgusted me and made me not want to watch it. Besides that, the jokes were extremlyFirst off the lack of cinematic scores was an instant turn off it was almost as corny as those daytime comedy tv shows. And the gay and femimenist propaganda disgusted me and made me not want to watch it. Besides that, the jokes were extremly forcedon you and i felt awkward in the theaters as people seemed to not laugh at the attempted failed jokes. They were so desperate for laughs it wasnt funny(pun intended). The awkward silence in the audience exemplified that! One last thing the disgusting scenes. spoiler alert*** Periods thrown at the window, puking in the face while having sex and the toddler playing with **** was **** forced, gross and stupid. Dont get me wromg it had funny moments but most of it was filler garbage to desperatly get laughs and it didnt work. Some people walked out the theater it was so bad. I will admit the only funny person was Seth Rogan or Zach Efron and I dont even like him.… Expand

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shiftworkerAug 22, 2016

Weak sequel. Just about amusing and enjoyable enough to waste a small amount of your life watching, but the novelty of the first film has gone and some of the charm has gone with it. Hard to see how they'll squeeze a third one out of thisWeak sequel. Just about amusing and enjoyable enough to waste a small amount of your life watching, but the novelty of the first film has gone and some of the charm has gone with it. Hard to see how they'll squeeze a third one out of this franchise, but I expect they will and I'll probably give it a look when it comes on TV the following year.… Expand

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gdsmzrollMay 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"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. Nevertheless the movie is funny. But id definitely recommend a rent.… Expand

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Blinky909May 20, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never reviewed a movie on metacritic before. In fact, I've never reviewed anything on metacritic before and had to create this account (and go through an email verification). This is the most painful movie I've ever seen. The movie is the most unfunny comedy I've ever had the displeasure of paying money for; it's more political than The Interview, less intelligent than than a Larry the Cable Guy feature film, and more awkward than the juvenile imbeciles featured in the movie (and I don't just mean the 18-year-old girl antagonists). While the movie occasionally tries to mix up some stereotypes for a genuinely funny moment, it is consistently and swiftly ruined by bad acting and writing. If you mind the hospital bill from the self inflicted gouges in your eyes and the long waits between any genuinely funny moment (and the fact that you'd have to live with spending ~$10 on this piece of propaganda for the rest of your life), then this movie is probably not for you. If, for some reason, you are a masochistic and want to mix up the usual physical pain for psychological instead, then is movie is for you. Usually my friends and I can make any movie funny by providing some color commentary among our group, but this movie is so blatantly awful that even 7 close friends could not make the best of it. In short, stay away. For the love of Christ, stay far, far away. Movie gets a 1 for at least being semi-coherent.

Tldr: I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Save the 10 bucks.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMay 20, 2016

I loved the first Neighbors (hey, it had stupid comedy so it worked), but looking at Neighbors 2 feels so much of a downfall for the franchise. Nicholas Stoller decides to kill his Neighbors franchise so quickly and way too soon by adding tooI loved the first Neighbors (hey, it had stupid comedy so it worked), but looking at Neighbors 2 feels so much of a downfall for the franchise. Nicholas Stoller decides to kill his Neighbors franchise so quickly and way too soon by adding too many women into the cast (and let's be honest here, they did not help me love this film anyways (and double honest, they serve the huge role in Sorority Rising and without them, this might change the entire movie and that might be a good thing)) and the laughter is not even there. They abused the comedy way too much here.… Expand

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TyronJamesMay 21, 2016

Isn't as good as the original nor a good comedy sequel,it's literally just another pointless sequel that no one asked for.The first one might be good but it doesn't need a sequel cause it didn't do is nothing new,it's just rehashing theIsn't as good as the original nor a good comedy sequel,it's literally just another pointless sequel that no one asked for.The first one might be good but it doesn't need a sequel cause it didn't do is nothing new,it's just rehashing the original.The characters are more annoying and the jokes are more forced than ever.It's just another shameless comedy sequel that doesn't work.… Expand

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geedupMay 26, 2016

Dumb. Dumb, dumb dumb. I mean, this already was a movie, when they did the original. Just girls. The same jokes, the same cliches. I can't even make it through this dumb movie.

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3ebfan511Sep 16, 2016

One of the best comedies of the last year. If you like the original you will probably like it, as its pretty much that,but mixed with some present day social commentary (womens rights, feminism etc.) Of course, its pretty funny.

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GentM2015Jun 6, 2016

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising is a comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by five different writers. It is the sequel to the surprisingly good and successful Neighbors that came out in 2014. This one has old and new faces on theNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising is a comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by five different writers. It is the sequel to the surprisingly good and successful Neighbors that came out in 2014. This one has old and new faces on the casting side, with returning names like Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne, plus new cast members such as the amazingly talented Chloë Grace Moretz on the sorority side, with her new "sisters" that are played by Kiersey Clemons and Beanie Feldstein.
Overall I quiet enjoyed this movie, and in my opinion it is even funnier and better than the first one. The overall casting choices are perfect, and while the old cast is still incredibly funny and likable, Chloë Grace Moretz totally steals the show in my opinion. She's so darn likable and definitely delivers the perfect one-liners that are super funny. Her character is also likable and interesting at the same time. Zac Efron is also a casting choice that really impressed me on the first Neighbors, and while he was funny on that movie, in this one he just takes it to a whole new level. I pretty much have liked this guy in every movie he's been in so far in his career. He certainly has comedic talent and I hope he keeps on doing what he's doing.
Sure some of the jokes and story-lines of this movie feel like a deja-vu from the first movie, but I think that this is just a trend for comedy sequels now. Repeating the same things from the first movie is something that many other comedy sequels have done recently, like Ted 2 and 22 Jump Street. But it worked for both of them and it works for this one too.
I really liked this movie, and while it is not comedic gold or a classic, it isn't trying to be either. It is a fun and enjoyable summer movie with some great messages about friendship and family thrown in there to make the perfect balance, and in my opinion, a good comedy movie.… Expand

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coloradosnowmanMay 30, 2016

Neighbors 2 delivers on what you paid for: to be a laugh-out loud movie, and it delivers. Essentially flipping the idea of the first movie into having a sorority next door instead of a frat, this movie somehow manages to be even funnier thanNeighbors 2 delivers on what you paid for: to be a laugh-out loud movie, and it delivers. Essentially flipping the idea of the first movie into having a sorority next door instead of a frat, this movie somehow manages to be even funnier than the original.… Expand

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tropicAcesMay 21, 2016

Look, it's literally the exact same movie. Efron goes shirtless, Rogen smokes pot and Rose Byrne is as bae-able as ever. It's not laugh out loud hilarious but I had a goofy smile on my face for a majority of the runtime, and when a comedyLook, it's literally the exact same movie. Efron goes shirtless, Rogen smokes pot and Rose Byrne is as bae-able as ever. It's not laugh out loud hilarious but I had a goofy smile on my face for a majority of the runtime, and when a comedy sequel can do that it's often enough.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMay 20, 2016

An extremely funny and smart sequel that's better than the first . It really is a feminist film, but in the best possible way coming from this fan of "bro" films. When are people going to start acknowledging what a funny actor Zac Efron is?An extremely funny and smart sequel that's better than the first . It really is a feminist film, but in the best possible way coming from this fan of "bro" films. When are people going to start acknowledging what a funny actor Zac Efron is? He's great in this, and he was awesome in Dirty Grandpa - another totally under-appreciated comedy. Moretz has actually found her wheelhouse role. And the supporting actors/actresses are brilliant in this film.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJun 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 NicholasNeighbors 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-… Expand

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fool0117May 20, 2016

One of the better comedy sequels. Instead of feeling like a total rehash of the first film, Neighbors 2 builds on the first film and further develops the characters. It had a ton of laugh out loud moments. I would definitely recommend.

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HonestOneMay 28, 2016

Not funny. Full of useless bad language. I had to leave after watching the first 20 minutes. I was hoping it would get better, but it just kept getting worse. Watching someone getting vomit in their face...not good. Having to hideNot funny. Full of useless bad language. I had to leave after watching the first 20 minutes. I was hoping it would get better, but it just kept getting worse. Watching someone getting vomit in their face...not good. Having to hide "bongs" to show their home while a little girl plays with moms **** was just wrong. Reminds me why I don't pay money to go to the movies if this is what Hollywood it putting out for our viewing pleasure. I had hope that this would be an entertaining comedy, but it was just a waste of my time and money. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE to anyone!… Expand

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evster111111May 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 inI 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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TheQuietGamerNov 30, 2016

Rogen, Stoller, Byrne, and Efron return with a follow up to the 2014 comedy hit. Like most seemingly unnecessary comedy sequels, It's still possible to appreciate Sorority Rising, but in it's attempts to be bigger and all around better thanRogen, Stoller, Byrne, and Efron return with a follow up to the 2014 comedy hit. Like most seemingly unnecessary comedy sequels, It's still possible to appreciate Sorority Rising, but in it's attempts to be bigger and all around better than it's predecessor, it falls short because it tries too hard. There are still plenty of laughs to be had here and this is more than just the same old, same old with a gender swap.

There's actually a pretty good idea at the core of this. Not only do we get to enjoy more of Neighbors' humor, but there is a solid message of feminism running throughout (the kind we actually need!). Obviously that's going to offend the simple minded and maybe those who have been misled into believing that the crap these Youtube and other internet personalities is selling is actual feminism, and therefore are turned off by the simple mention of it.

While the message is significant to the times, I do find fault with it's presentation. Simply put, this movie is about as subtle as a sledgehammer. The message is fine, but it does sort of have a way of preaching at you every now and then. Some tact would have gone a long way and made things easier to swallow for the more close-minded out there.

Anyways, enough about the movie's agenda. The main question one should be asking themselves is if whether or not it is funny. The answer is yes, just not as funny as the first Neighbors. Like I said, it tries too hard. As a result some gags are just too over the top and cartoonish. The results are usually still amusing, but nowhere near the gut-busting level of hilarity the original's had. Sorority Rising has some heart backing things up as well. Themes of parenthood, sisterhood, and brotherhood are all important themes of the movie that remind us that at the end of the day it sucks being alone and so we need to cherish those around us.

Surprisingly the best part of the movie isn't the back and forth antics/power struggle Rogen and Byrne have with their neighbors. It's watching Efron's "Teddy" find himself and come to terms with growing up. I've said it once and I'll say it again, Efron is an underappreciated comedic talent. He brings a lot of the movie's biggest laughs and sweetest moments. I'd be up for watching a spin-off with just him.

Overall Sorority Rising is about what you would expect from a comedy sequel. The characters return and we get to relive the original's humor with new antics. However, it's not as fresh or funny this time around. A solid message and some new jokes do still make it watchable though. So if you were a fan of the original you should still like this one, because at the end of the day it's just funny to watch the young and stupid battle the old and stupid.… Expand

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bfoore90Oct 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, RoseDoesn'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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djniceySep 23, 2016

There are a couple of laugh-out-loud funny moments (two to be exact), but its not enough to rescue this movie. Its a sequel in the most literal sense, if you've seen the first there are no surprises at all. Even if you haven't seen the firstThere are a couple of laugh-out-loud funny moments (two to be exact), but its not enough to rescue this movie. Its a sequel in the most literal sense, if you've seen the first there are no surprises at all. Even if you haven't seen the first film there aren't any real surprises, the plot is shallow and obvious all the way from start to end. Its nauseously politically correct, and for a comedy that doesn't work at all. Its overly preachy and not very funny, not a good formula for a comedy. It also has all the usual college tropes, and is very unimaginative, just a quick cash-in on the success of the first film.… Expand