Sing 2
Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.
- Released: 2021-12-01
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
- Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Bobby Cannavale, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Nick Offerman, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti, Bono, Garth Jennings, Adam Buxton, Edgar Wright, Jennifer Saunders, Julia Davis, Peter Serafinowicz, Wes Anderson, Scott Mosier, Jason Schwartzman, Tara Strong, Fisher Stevens, Spike Jonze, Debra Wilson, Doug Burch, Cathy Cavadini, Chris Renaud, Brian T. Delaney, Aaron Fors, Julianna Gamiz, Aaron Hendry, Barbara Harris, JP Karliak, John Kassir, Danny Mann, Regina Taufen, Will Collyer, Hudson D'Andrea, Remy Edgerly, George Griffiths, Isa Hall, Asa Jennings, Caspar Jennings, Louise Jennings, Katherine Kelloway, Igor Khait, Vida Alves McConaughhey, Jason Broad, Levi Nunez, Joy Poirel, Adeline Krupinski Polidoro, Noreen Reardon, Gary P. Rizzo, Liza Seneca, Ayden Soria, Jack Stanton, Thomas Walters, Colette Whitaker, Nora Wyman, 内村光良, MISIA, 長澤まさみ, 大橋卓弥, 斎藤司, ジェシー, アイナ・ジ・エンド, akane, 坂本真綾, Mayumi Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Subaru Kimura, Koichi Yamadera, Marina Inoue, Daiki Yamashita, Megumi Hayashibara, Kenta Miyake, Tooru Nara, Ayane Sakura, 竹内アンナ, Mao Daichi, 稲葉浩志
- Director: Garth Jennings
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- gsilecchia - 17 June 2024
Sing 2 by Garth Jennings: a colorful but predictable sequel
"Sing 2" by Garth Jennings, released in 2021, is the sequel to the popular 2016 animated film "Sing." The movie continues the adventures of Buster Moon and his colorful group of singing animals, this time aiming to stage an even bigger and more ambitious show in the glittering city of Redshore. Despite the enthusiasm and energy that pervade the film, "Sing 2" suffers from a lack of originality and depth that limits its overall impact. Firstly, the plot of "Sing 2" follows a predictable and linear narrative path, similar to its predecessor. The film relies on a tried-and-true formula: characters face various personal and professional challenges, overcome obstacles, and ultimately triumph with a spectacular performance. While this structure may be reassuring for younger audiences, it lacks the freshness and inventiveness that could engage adult viewers as well. The characters, while adorable and well-animated, remain mostly static and devoid of significant development. Their personal stories are treated superficially, preventing a deeper emotional connection with the audience. Jennings' direction, while competent, fails to elevate the film above its source material. The musical sequences, though visually spectacular and well-choreographed, often feel inserted to fill time rather than to advance the plot or develop the characters. This approach leads to a narrative fragmentation that reduces the film's emotional impact. Additionally, the choice to use famous pop songs, while catchy, sometimes feels forced and uninspired, giving the impression that the soundtrack was selected more for its commercial appeal than for its artistic contribution. Another critical aspect of "Sing 2" is the film's pacing. The movie moves at a frantic pace, jumping from one scene to another without allowing characters and situations to breathe and fully develop. This can be disorienting for viewers and prevents the film from building effective narrative tension. Some subplots are introduced and resolved too easily, leaving a sense of superficiality and lack of depth. Visually, "Sing 2" is undoubtedly a well-made film. The animation is fluid and detailed, with a vibrant color palette that captures the viewer's attention. However, the visual beauty cannot compensate for the film's narrative and thematic shortcomings. The screenplay, while rich in funny and touching moments, lacks cohesion and depth, offering a cinematic experience that entertains but does not leave a lasting impression. - dtg02-446-592092 - 11 December 2023
Great but we just watched the original idea from 90s
This is great and wonderful but there's a huge caveat: it's a total plot rip from the 1997 WB animation Cats Don't Dance with Scott Bakula. What's crazy is a movie as good as the aforementioned movie is not as well known as you'd think but maybe it is it's just we had not ever seen it before until 26 years later, that's bonkers if you ask me. We're not saying anything negative about either movie I just wish we had seen the WB movie before this Illumination animation. Whatever hope you all get a chance to watch and compare the two movies and enjoy both as much as we have. There are a lot of remakes so it's not a new thing.
