As a fan of the original Trilogy (and Police Squad), there was lots to live up to here.
Did this (technically a) Sequel deliver?
The Good
* The Plot is a fun update of the formula and uses jokes in the style of the original Films.
* Neeson commits fully to the insanity of his Character and the silly jokes/bits they give him.
* Anderson is a good addition as the new Priscilla Presley, playing a new character with a hint of the previous Heroine.
* Her Jazz Number is almost worth the ticket price.
* The Film especially hits if you've seen enough of the post-Taken Films that Neeson did, since it satirizes the over-the-top bravado and action of them.
* A great 'Weird' Al Cameo. No SPOILERS for when it happens.
* The Film has a few bits that are so prolonged and strange that I kind of want to see more of them. I'm looking at you, Snowman!
The Bad
* The humor is so dumb and so silly that it may not work for you.
* They introduce the son of Nordberg (OJ's Character) and then he's never seen again. Weird.
* The Plot oddly reminds me of a Spy Film involving a King and his Man. Weird.
* The fact that they had to shoot Cody's Scene all from one angle to not show his stupid neck tattoo. No offense, Cody.
All in all, the Film is really dumb, really fun and a good update for the Franchise.
Will we see more?
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