It’s common practice for movie studios to greenlight sequels, even sequels to movies that few people particularly ask for. This is that grey area in Hollywood where box office success supersedes creativity - and as it pertains to Neighbors, which currently stands as Seth Rogen’s highest grossing film to date (live-action role, at least), it makes perfect sense for there to be a sequel.
Right?
The 2014 summer box office hit grossed $240 million against a miniscule $18 million production budget, leaving dollar signs embedded in the eyes of studio executives. That said, it should come as no surprise, whatsoever, to see Neighbors 2 on the docket - because the likelihood of a fraternity and sorority moving into the same house back-to-back is …show more content…
Typically, though, you only find Moretz in anything that’s not comedy related, ranging from the horror remake, Carrie, to the teen drama, If I Stay. And, while she might necessarily seem like a natural fit for an immature comedy like Neighbors 2, it’s not to see her in a change-of-pace role.
Admittedly, between Rogen, Byrne, Moretz, Efron and Ike Barinholtz, who returns as Jimmy, united to be a moderately enjoyable cast - even despite the film’s lack of laugh-out-loud moments. To that point, Neighbors 2 is about as funny as its predecessor, although nowhere near as vulgar and gutter-happy as a film like Efron’s previous flick, Dirty Grandpa. Neighbors keeps it somewhat tame, relying on smart quips and well-timed barbs - meshed with air bag gags and bedbug infestations.
On the storyline front, Neighbors 2 clearly didn’t need to be made - even though you could easily say that about several films. Regardless, this comedy sequel was not put into production for its creativity, but rather its effectiveness at drawing moviegoers into the theater. But, if there’s one major complaint about this sequel - it’s the fact that it breaks absolutely zero new ground. Yes, one could even say that this is the exact same thing as the first film.
If it ain’t broke - don’t fix it,
Right?
The 2014 summer box office hit grossed $240 million against a miniscule $18 million production budget, leaving dollar signs embedded in the eyes of studio executives. That said, it should come as no surprise, whatsoever, to see Neighbors 2 on the docket - because the likelihood of a fraternity and sorority moving into the same house back-to-back is …show more content…
Typically, though, you only find Moretz in anything that’s not comedy related, ranging from the horror remake, Carrie, to the teen drama, If I Stay. And, while she might necessarily seem like a natural fit for an immature comedy like Neighbors 2, it’s not to see her in a change-of-pace role.
Admittedly, between Rogen, Byrne, Moretz, Efron and Ike Barinholtz, who returns as Jimmy, united to be a moderately enjoyable cast - even despite the film’s lack of laugh-out-loud moments. To that point, Neighbors 2 is about as funny as its predecessor, although nowhere near as vulgar and gutter-happy as a film like Efron’s previous flick, Dirty Grandpa. Neighbors keeps it somewhat tame, relying on smart quips and well-timed barbs - meshed with air bag gags and bedbug infestations.
On the storyline front, Neighbors 2 clearly didn’t need to be made - even though you could easily say that about several films. Regardless, this comedy sequel was not put into production for its creativity, but rather its effectiveness at drawing moviegoers into the theater. But, if there’s one major complaint about this sequel - it’s the fact that it breaks absolutely zero new ground. Yes, one could even say that this is the exact same thing as the first film.
If it ain’t broke - don’t fix it,