Another Simple Favor arrives with the difficult task of following up a film that, while not groundbreaking, worked thanks to its freshness, style, and the performances of Kendrick and Lively. This sequel, however, falls short on almost every front. It tries to repeat the formula but without any surprise. There are twists, there’s glamour, there are European locations that look like postcards... but what’s really missing is purpose.
Hollywood has been obsessed for years with filming in Europe as a shortcut to sophistication, but here it just feels like an excuse for a team vacation. And it shows. Capri looks beautiful, sure, but does it add anything to the story? Not really. What weighs this sequel down is the constant sense that everything is forced, that the original spark is gone, and that the characters are moving more out of obligation than conviction.
Kendrick and Lively remain the best part, although they feel a bit restrained. The plot, on the other hand, deflates quickly, directionless and with an ending that’s both absurd and unnecessary. Worst of all, even though it’s under two hours, it feels long. It’s like when a show you once loved gets renewed for one season too many—and suddenly, everything feels pointless.
In short: it’s not a total disaster, but it’s yet another example that not every successful story needs a sequel. Sometimes it’s better to leave things on a high note than to risk ruining the memory.
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