"It's the last thing you'll see."
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
Naomi Scott
Skye Riley
Rosemarie DeWitt
Elizabeth Riley
Lukas Gage
Lewis
Miles Gutierrez-Riley
Joshua
Peter Jacobson
Morris
Ray Nicholson
Paul Hudson
Dylan Gelula
Gemma
Raúl Castillo
Darius
Kyle Gallner
Joel
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
The only thing I can remember about the first Smile (2022) was that it went downhill after that opening scene with the patient. I had no intention of watching a second one until I saw it was Naomi Scott, "... fine." Now I'm looking forward to the next one. Naomi Scott carried this film with her performance.
First Smile was a great horror movie. I was worried that second one wouldn't be very good as usually this is how it happens, but thankfully, Smile 2 was a great continuation of first one. It didn't disappoint. I'm very pleased with Smile 2. They did great.
nice scary movie
I found it to be a significant improvement over the first installment. Naomi Scott's portrayal of Skye Riley is outstanding; she brings depth and authenticity to every emotional scene, making her character's journey compelling and relatable. The film benefits from a higher budget of $28 million, compared to the original's $17 million, which is evident in its enhanced production quality. The opening prologue is particularly gripping, setting a tense and immersive tone right from the start. Director Parker Finn adopts a more mainstream approach with effective jump scares and incorporates intense gore scenes that heighten the horror experience. The narrative cleverly blurs the lines between reality and illusion, keeping viewers on edge and questioning what's real. Overall, *Smile 2* delivers a thrilling and psychologically engaging horror experience, surpassing its predecessor in both storytelling and production.
"_Fuck the tour!_" Naomi Scott... I did not regonize your game. You acted your tushy off in this! The first Smile was a nice refreshing horror movie and this sequel does not disappoint. Hard to not to mention parts that would be spoilers, but there are some twists that made me want to watch this again just to make sure I didn't miss any details.
**_A winsome pop diva is plagued by something… sinister_** This is superior to the first movie for two reasons: (1) Writer/director Parker Finn had $11 million more to work with after the box office success of his 2022 film and (2) Naomi Scott is all-around superior to Sosie Bacon as the protagonist, Skye Riley. As to comparisons beyond the original film, it combines the Japanese anime “Perfect Blue” (1997) with the increasing sense of psychological horror of “Rosemary’s Baby,” along with bits of “From Within” (2008) and “The Rake” (2018). If you favor those flicks, you’ll appreciate this. It could be argued that it’s overlong by 30-35 minutes, but I liked the way it had the confidence to take its time, not to mention the second half really picks up momentum. A plus is the behind-the-scenes look at the challenges a pop singer faces on a day-to-day basis. Half English/half Gujarati Indian Naomi Scott is a revelation, and the director doesn’t fail to capture her beauty amidst the harrowing goings-on without resorting to nudity or sleaze. It runs 2h 10m and was shot Jan-Mar 2024 in areas of New York from The Big Apple to Albany, which is a 2.5 hour drive north of the metropolis; specific locations include Newburgh, Ellenville, Poughkeepsie, Monticello and Hopewell Junction. GRADE: B+
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