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R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned
2022 102 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.2
Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Director: Paul Leyden
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Description
When Sheriff Roy Pulsipher finds himself in the afterlife, he joins a special police force and returns to Earth to save humanity from the undead.
Starring
Jeffrey Donovan
Actor
Rachel Adedeji
Actor
Penelope Mitchell
Actor
Key opinion
R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned is widely regarded as a failed, low-budget continuation that suffers from a lack of original ideas and poor execution. It fails to replicate the charm of its predecessor, resulting in a dull viewing experience characterized by uninspired visuals and weak comedic delivery.
| Originality | The film recycles the basic premise of the original, failing to introduce any fresh or creative narrative elements. | |
| Production | The production design and creature effects are noticeably cheap, lacking the visual polish and variety found in similar supernatural genre films. | |
| Direction | The direction fails to overcome significant budget limitations, resulting in uninspired and lackluster action sequences. | |
| Humor | The comedic attempts fall flat due to a script that lacks wit and lead performances that fail to land the intended humor. | |
| Acting | Performance quality is disputed: while some critics praise the actors for their commitment to the roles, others argue they are unable to carry the weak, underdeveloped characters. |