The first film wasn’t a masterpiece, but it had a certain charm and a John Cena who stole every scene. In this sequel, the formula is repeated with the same jokes, the same gags, and the addition of Steve Buscemi. On paper, it sounded like a great idea, but in practice it adds very little that feels fresh.
The chemistry between the leads is still there, especially in the scenes shared by Cena and Lil Rel Howery, but the story feels much more forced. Where the first movie had a lighter rhythm, here everything drags with repetitive situations that make the humor lose its punch far too quickly.
The script leans on the same tricks without finding a new way to surprise. It’s like hearing a joke that made you laugh once but falls flat when repeated. The attempt to push things further only backfires: what should be outrageous often ends up exhausting.
Still, there are a few moments that manage to get some laughs, and the cast’s energy keeps it from being a complete mess. The problem is that the original’s charm has faded, and what’s left is an unnecessary sequel that never justifies its existence.
Vacation Friends 2 entertains here and there, but it quickly becomes tedious and proves once again what happens with this kind of comedy: when you repeat the same formula without adding anything new, the result is weaker than the original.
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