Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 20, 2016
5.4
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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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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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5
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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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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4
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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6
TVJerryMay 27, 2016
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return (as does almost everybody else from the original) as a couple who've put their home on the market. Their sale is threatened by a trio of Freshman losers who decide to create their own sorority in the houseSeth Rogen and Rose Byrne return (as does almost everybody else from the original) as a couple who've put their home on the market. Their sale is threatened by a trio of Freshman losers who decide to create their own sorority in the house next door. Zac Efron is also back to add a few comic moments and to repeatedly take off his shirt. Although the returning cast members provide some amusement, the female additions aren't especially quirky or fun, which means they don't add any laffs. The film's good-natured, upbeat energy keep it from ever being dull, but it also camouflages the fact that most of this sequel is just a lazy rehash.… Expand
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5
MrMovieBuffSep 27, 2016
'Bad Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising' is just as uneven as its predecessor, spending too much time on characters who are not real and too animated to make this premise funnier than it should be. Every character is an exaggeration of a certain'Bad Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising' is just as uneven as its predecessor, spending too much time on characters who are not real and too animated to make this premise funnier than it should be. Every character is an exaggeration of a certain form, from the mature, albeit, extremely dirty adults right down to the naughty and constantly misbehaving teenagers.

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return as Mac and Kelly, the happily married couple with their daughter. They are planning to sell their house and move elsewhere, as they plan to move within the upcoming 30 days, they discover that they have another set of new neighbors moving in. We meet three college girls; Shelby (Chloe Grace-Moretz), Beth (Kiersey Clemons) and Nora (Beanie Feldstein) who plan to host a sorority club in that house which involves loud parties and a large group of girls getting together and causing chaos.

Mac and Kelly obviously try to reason with these girls that they can wait 30 days until they move and then host these loud parties. However, the girls get help from Mac and Kelly's former enemy, Teddy (Zac Efron).

Just like with the previous film, there were moments that made me laugh, however, all of the characters in these movies are so exaggerated to the point of absurdity, I don't believe them as actual human beings. In fact, despite that Rogen and Byrne have chemistry together, I often wonder why they stay together in the first place. Byrne's character comes off as the kind of woman who would separate herself from Mac because of these situations that they land themselves in.

The movie also tries too hard to be an R-Rated comedy with some crude jokes that feel organic and are timed perfectly, but then there are other crude jokes that just appear early and often, and they feel forced just to get that R-Rating in there.

It may not be the most expected sequel, but for me, it's more or less the same as the first.… Expand
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RalfbergsJul 30, 2016
This movie didn't really bring many new things compared to the first part. It had some fun moments and some gross/fun moments. But the whole story in my opinion was kind of dumb and repetitive compared to first part.
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badgerryan19May 19, 2017
Some laughs. Not good as the first film but it was good enough for a sequel. Better than a lot of sequels but The film says "that's sexist" "is that sexist?" and talks about feminism" constantly it was annoying.
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CineAutoctonoSep 8, 2016
Neighbors 2 was a funny, good to have a good time with friends, but too exaggerated sexual and vulgar jokes movie, which make it very sickly the viewer, and if you do not handle it, but well, funny, hardcore and nasty.
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6
HaizeddJun 9, 2016
Pretty much the hole cast from the 1st movie is back and they do a pretty good job in this its not a great movie but its enjoyable theres some good laughs in it.Zac effron proves again that he's a pretty good comedy actor and seth rogen doesPretty much the hole cast from the 1st movie is back and they do a pretty good job in this its not a great movie but its enjoyable theres some good laughs in it.Zac effron proves again that he's a pretty good comedy actor and seth rogen does a good job everyone does a pretty good performance in it but its just a bit too familiar.But I do recomend you go see this movie.… Expand
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whatdafrakJun 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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JyroJyroAug 23, 2017
It appears the genders have simply been flipped in this hit/miss sequel, where the crude jokes fly fast and the laughter is few & far between. The story isn't really original considering the first film, and it is often flaunting an annoyinglyIt appears the genders have simply been flipped in this hit/miss sequel, where the crude jokes fly fast and the laughter is few & far between. The story isn't really original considering the first film, and it is often flaunting an annoyingly inconspicuous grab for feminist based humour. It was however saved in part, thanks to the light-heartedness of Seth Rogan & Rose Bryne's characters and their questionable parenting techniques.… Expand
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6
skeptic303Oct 19, 2016
Neighbors 2 is the official sequel to the hit movie, Neighbors, and, no surprise, it functions like any other raunchy comedy.
Amid this film, however, is the idea that parents and teenagers don't see eye-to-eye. And this film had the optionNeighbors 2 is the official sequel to the hit movie, Neighbors, and, no surprise, it functions like any other raunchy comedy.
Amid this film, however, is the idea that parents and teenagers don't see eye-to-eye. And this film had the option on playing with that theme and developing something valuable off of it. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen. What does happen is a mixture of stupid moments and scenes only there to raise the entertainment value of this movie. The problem now is wasted potential; that sums up everything about this movie in a nutshell.
The characters could have been great and the storyline could have been though-provoking, yet hilarious. However, it isn't very funny to begin with, sacrifices potential for entertainment, and becomes formulaic. With everything about this movie already said, I'll grant it a seal of mediocrity.… Expand
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KaptenVideoDec 5, 2016
Another of those unnecessary hit comedy sequels but this one turns out to be surprisingly entertaining. Did not see that coming.

The story is mostly the same – young family battling frat house, this time in the form of sorority – and mainAnother of those unnecessary hit comedy sequels but this one turns out to be surprisingly entertaining. Did not see that coming.

The story is mostly the same – young family battling frat house, this time in the form of sorority – and main stars also. Seth Rogen, Rosa Byrne and Zac Efron have a good team going, their chemistry and ability to improvize carry the movie well, even if the screenplay gets thin at places. I love Seth Rogen but many of the comedies depend heavily on the quality of stars' improvization and turn out to be not very inspired. No problem this time around, the results are above average. I actually recommend it over the first one.… Expand
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JPKAug 16, 2019
Mediocre Sequel
Sorority Rising is definitely nowhere near as clever and funny as the original and that’s a damn shame.
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6
hornysoulSep 22, 2018
"Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" foi muito melhor do que eu esperava, mas, ainda assim, foi basicamente uma repetição do primeiro filme. A maioria das sequências de comédia são totalmente desnecessárias, mas, pelo menos, esta foi bastante"Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" foi muito melhor do que eu esperava, mas, ainda assim, foi basicamente uma repetição do primeiro filme. A maioria das sequências de comédia são totalmente desnecessárias, mas, pelo menos, esta foi bastante divertida.… Expand
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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018
"Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" foi muito melhor do que eu esperava, mas, ainda assim, foi basicamente uma repetição do primeiro filme.
6/10
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geewahJan 13, 2021
This sequel was always a certainty to made, it's just a shame they did. Same as the first, just dumber.
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