Happy Death Day 2U is one of those films with which you will have a lot of fun if you saw and enjoyed the first film and be rather bemused if you missed it. Expanding the idea from Tree (again wonderfully played by Jessica Rothe) repeatedly facing death in a horror time loop, the first film's high concept was gleefully daft and relatively clear in narrative terms, while the sequel takes the viewer on a hugely enjoyable wayward rollercoaster ride of unpredictability - not all of it quite works, but there are many smile-raising moments along the way, especially when hearkening back to the original movie. There is bags of energy on display, the core cast are clearly having a whale of a time together, and this is again a great set of characters with which to spend time. The only slight niggle is that it does not add much to the ideas shown in the first film, so a hinted-at trilogy-closer might need something fresh. Nevertheless, leave your brain in the car park, strap yourself in and enjoy this silly but rollicking journey. Note: there is a fun mid-credits scene.
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