Two years
after feuding with a rowdy frat that moved next door to them, young parents Mac
(Seth Rogen) and Kelly (Rose Byrne) are about to have their second child and
move to a new house. Unfortunately, their attempts to sell their current home
hit a snag when a sorority led by a rebellious college student (Chloë Grace
Moretz) become their new neighbors. Desperate to get rid of the hard-partying
gals, the couple forge an alliance with Teddy (Zac Efron), the former fratboy
who tormented them the last time around. Directed by Nicholas Stoller. ~ Jack
Rodgers, Rovi
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Cast: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Chloe Moretz,
Selena Gomez
Release Date: May
20, 2016
Rated: R for crude sexual content including brief graphic
nudity, language throughout, drug use and teen partying.
Runtime: 1 hr. 32 min.
Genres: Comedy
Review:
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising provides some hefty laughs
here and there throughout it’s runtime but never really hits the level of
consistency of the original. There’s a
haphazard attempt at feminism throughout the film which is about as subtle as a
hammer. It’s a weird mixture since it
could have been an interesting slant if it’d been handled properly. As is, this sequel is another raunchy ride
through a recycled plot with characters which are never really fleshed
out. It’s a shame because Chloe Moretz
seems like she would have done well with the comedy. Rogen and Byrne ease back into their roles
easily with their interplay being a highlight of the movie. Byrne continues to impress in her comedic
roles but she feels a little underused.
Sadly, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising is another comedy sequel which will
be easily overlooked and forgotten since it never reaches the level of the
original.
C
