I really liked Neighbors. It was a very funny movie that had its dirty moments but made up for them with a clever plot and genuine characters. When I heard they were doing a sequel I was part happy and yet also a tad concerned. Whenever Hollywood chooses to do a sequel it is either really good or just awful. I was able to see Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising earlier this week and here is my opinion on it.
You can read the plot for Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising here:
“Life is good for Mac Radner (Seth Rogen) and pregnant wife Kelly (Rose Byrne) until the unruly sisters of Kappa Nu move in next door. As the loud parties threaten the sale of their home, the couple turn to ex-neighbor and one-time enemy Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) for help. Now united with the former college student, the trio devises schemes to get the wild sorority off the block. Unfortunately, the rebellious young women refuse to go down without a fight.”
I found Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising to be very funny. I watched all of the trailers but came in unsure if I would like it or not. Once it was all over I laughed a number of times, the cast work splendid together and the movie itself is really well made. It was nice to see so much of the cast come back from Neighbors and there were some surprise guests that do nothing more than help add to an already clever plot and not once does it hurt this movie. It is a simple tale and I personally liked how this time the dirty jokes were still there but they made sure they weren’t as extreme as in Neighbors. Overall I left glad to have seen this movie and satisfied with how it all came to a close.
Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising gets 8.5/10. It is a rare type of sequel that is better than the original with smarter humor, a better plot and a story that is not always clear how it will unfold. This film also brings a few surprises that are not easy to see coming and the ending was just wonderful. It is not a comedy for kids but people in the 21 and up demographic will really enjoy this comedy. Check out their website by clicking on the link.
If you liked Neighbors then you will want to see this movie. People who like comedies will regret it if they miss this one. Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising comes out this Friday. You can also follow this film on Facebook and Twitter.
Watch the gut busting trailer below: