(ESP-ENG) Black Phone 2 | Was it really necessary? - Movie Review!
Hello friends, good vibes to all.
I've often said that sequels aren't as necessary as people might think. I believe that for them to be worthwhile, there needs to be a really substantial backstory that allows the film to develop. Wanting to make a sequel just because the first one was a "success" has always seemed like a mistake to me. Does Black Phone 2 fit this description? - Perhaps. I feel that the 2022 film was quite good, and its story could have ended there, but if we look closely at the plot of this second part, it might be somewhat justified. The life of Finney's sister, along with her gift, is quite interesting and provides plenty of material to continue the storyline.
This takes place some time after the events of the first film (approximately four years). Finney is left with lingering trauma from his experience with the Raptor, which manifests in his behavior. Gwen, the sister with the visions, begins to be haunted again by the infamous black phone, which suddenly starts ringing in her dreams. These visions lead her to a camp that hides a secret that may finally reveal everything. It's important to note that the Raptor himself is behind it all; yes, even after his death.
I've never seen this film as paranormal; for me, it's your typical slasher horror movie about a killer stalking everyone. But of course, now that this guy is dead and still haunting these siblings, things change. Despite this, the film doesn't lean into the supernatural genre, so it's not scary. It remains a psychological thriller where an entity that isn't in the physical realm pursues some people. The plot gradually becomes clearer as it's presented through visions or dreams that we have to interpret, and these will be the key to solving everything. Personally, I wasn't bored; it's entertaining, but for me, it doesn't reach the level of the first film.
I can understand why they made this film; I think they used what was left unexplained from the first one and then expanded the plot from there. Now, whether it was really necessary, well, that's another matter. For me, it wasn't, but it doesn't bother me because the film, I repeat, is good, and that's saying a lot. That said, the film is quite slow for almost the first hour; it takes a little while to get into it and find its rhythm, but it improves a lot afterward. It's not so bad that you should turn it off, but you do need a bit of patience. There's gore, there's violence, and there's still suspense and intrigue, so the elements of horror are definitely present.
As for the cinematography, what can I say? It's all very well done. The violent scenes and those filled with blood and gore are the most enjoyable because they're what bring the film to life. The character's nature is like that: ruthless and solely intent on causing suffering. At this point, I have to say that Ethan Hawke was excellent once again; he's truly one of the best things about the film. But now we must add Madeleine McGraw, who plays Gwen, and she also gave a great performance, delivering powerful moments filled with terror, anguish, and sadness; everything that was asked of her, I suppose, she did flawlessly.
It's a good film, watchable, but not better than the first one. I don't think it needed to be remade, but at least it's a pretty decent movie with great acting and some scary scenes. I give it a 6.5/10. It's under two hours long. I've included the trailer below.
¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
Well folks, that's all for today. I hope you enjoyed it.
¡Hugs to everyone, see you next time!
No me he sentido muy motivado a ver está película, aunque si puedo decir que tantas opiniones positivas y negativas me genera curiosidad, pero no la tengo como una prioridad; seguramente esté fin de semana tendré el tiempo para por fin verla.
La película en si no es mala pero no le llega a la primera. No se si fue innecesaria pero si no la hacían no pasaba nada tampoco. Es para eso, cuando hay un chance sentarse a verla porque tampoco es un film top.
En mi opinión, podrían haberlo evitado. El segundo no me gustó nada; era demasiado divagante y repleto de ideas innecesarias. Quizás podrían haber desarrollado mejor el tema de los niños desaparecidos en el lago y haberse limitado a eso...
Totalmente de acuerdo. No me molestó que se enfocaran en los sueños de la hermana pero a veces se me parecía un poco a freddy krueger con las pesadillas y tal. Pero si, para mi no había necesidad de esta secuela.