I actually liked the first Sing because it felt so sincere from the characters' perspective (not Moon's, I still hate him). But this film just throws it all out the door aside from Johnny and Ash who have somewhat interesting personal stories but feel like rehashes from the previous one.

Sing 2 is great when it comes to its colourful visuals and of course the musical numbers. But falls flat in the story department and especially in its villain. It is just the first movie over again but with the villain just one-dimensional. There is no effort to even try to have the villain be slightly compelling or relatable to any degree and doesn't add any motivation besides typical greed. Boring.

While I did say the visuals are colourful and great, it lacks any creativity like any Illumination film with how it uses the shots. It feels so flat and relies on the characters to tell the story as it doesn't show. But like I said, the first film managed to do a good job with characters and their perspectives. Here it can't juggle all the plotlines going on. Even with it being so simple.

This movie is not good. But Taron Egerton is just superb in his role as Johnny so I can't fault it too hard.

**4/10**

“Sing 2” is a charming and enjoyable follow-up to the 2016 “Sing” and in many ways is the rare sequel that surpasses the original. The new film finds Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his performers enjoying a run of sod-out shows in his theater.

Unwilling to settle for success in a regional locale; Buster and crew set off for the big city to produce and perform a show for Bigshot Jimmy Crystal (Bobby Cannavale); who is as ruthless as they come. After conning his way into an audition; Buster claims their new show will feature the return of reclusive Rock Icon Clay Calloway (Bono); who has been a recluse for the past fifteen years.

Jimmy is intrigued and gives Buster a chance and inserts his daughter Porsha (Halsey) into the show despite the fact that while she is a gifted singer; her acting is cringe-worthy.

What follows is a madcap tale filled with music and humor as the crew desperately tries to get the show ready and stay away from the very dangerous Jimmy Crystal.

The music is very good and the cast is as enjoyable as ever. I would have liked to have seen Seth Mac Farlane return but the performances from Taron Egerton, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, and the ensemble more than deliver.

For those who enjoyed the first film and are looking for some fun entertainment for the family; “Sing 2” is a winning performance.

4 stars out of 5