The new M3GAN installment arrives with the intention of reinventing the franchise, shifting its focus toward a rebellious supersoldier that brings a fresh twist to the original premise. The downside is that, in doing so, the film sacrifices much of the horror that made the first one so enjoyable, leaning more into action-thriller territory with splashes of comedy.
There’s no denying the movie is entertaining, but it’s also uneven. Some scenes work great, especially when M3GAN takes the spotlight with her signature mix of irony, sass, and violence that made her an instant icon. Yet other moments drag, stretching situations that don’t add much.
What stands out is that, even while being louder and more outrageous, it feels more calculated. The surprising freshness of the original fades, replaced by a script that juggles too many ideas without fully developing them. The result is a fun cocktail, but one that’s less memorable than it could have been.
Still, M3GAN keeps her charm. The doll remains funny, unsettling, and magnetic whenever she’s on screen. And while this sequel isn’t as sharp as the first, it delivers what it promises: light entertainment built on technological excess and dark humor.
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