Sing (2016 American film)
2016
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- Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet
- PG
- Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Nov 15, 2021 · ‘Sing 2’: Film Review | AFI 2021. Matthew McConaughey again leads the voice cast of performing animals for the sequel to 2016’s ‘Sing,’ which also includes returning castmembers Reese...
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Dec 22, 2021 · “Sing 2,” a grasping sequel by the returning director, Garth Jennings, opens with the troupe attempting to impress a talent scout with the kind of ramshackle ditty that won over fans in the ...
- It’s lights, cuteness, action in this catchy sing-along sequel.
- What we said about the first Sing movie
- Who are you most excited to see perform in Sing 2?
- Verdict
By Matt Donato
Updated: Dec 22, 2021 8:15 pm
Posted: Dec 21, 2021 6:12 pm
Sing 2 debuts in theaters on Dec. 22.
Fans of Illumination’s Sing should be happy to hear writer/director Garth Jennings’ sequel, Sing 2, hits all the same notes. Buster Moon’s (Matthew McConaughey) motley crew of animal performers chase stardom under a knockoff Las Vegas’ lights, where flashier stage acts and catchy jukebox covers await. It’s unquestionably aimed towards children — shady showbiz dealings are less critical than piggies in costumes — but still zippy enough for accompanying parents. Sing 2 retraces Sing’s footsteps by reassuring us that it’s never too late to follow your dreams and does so with a booming resonance heard in nosebleed sections. Did someone order a feel-good foot-tapper featuring the likes of Bono, Halsey, and Tori Kelly?
Buster Moon’s dominance of local theater is not enough for the showrunner koala. In Sing 2, he convinces gorilla Johnny (Taron Egerton), elephant Meena (Tori Kelly), and his other wildlife performers to audition for a residency in the bustling entertainment capital of Redshore City. All seems hopeless when wolf-in-corporate-clothing Jimmy Crystal (Bobby Cannavale) smashes his glowing red “No” button, until Gunter (Nick Kroll) starts muttering about his gonzo space opera concept. Mr. Crystal’s pointed ears perk up, and then Buster seals the deal by promising reclusive rockstar Clay Calloway (Bono) will take the stage for the first time in 15 years. The only problem is, Buster doesn’t even know where Clay lives — let the panic and lies begin.
Simon Thompson gave the first Sing a 6/10, writing, "Despite a valiant effort, Sing hits more bum notes than high ones and it feels sadly flat. It looks good and the cast all give it their best but it just doesn’t hang together as well as it should. Sometimes all a film needs is heart to help other things fall into place and this lacks that. Sing is fun but it’s not funny enough or engaging enough to fully live up to its promise before the credits roll. There’s a great film in amongst it all, but this isn’t it."
There’s a bit more spectacle to Sing 2 since the original’s contest format swaps for theatrical productions that revamp Alice in Wonderland or take inspiration from interstellar exploration. There’s more visual pop because Gunter’s “Out of This World” spaceship singalong requires planetarium backdrops where cast members confront rage, love, and other feelings. Mr. Crystal spares no expense from wacky neon inflatable aliens behind his daughter Porsha’s (Halsey) solo to laser shows that substitute as new-wave pyrotechnics, which provides plenty of razzle-dazzle. Sequels typically tend to go bolder, blast louder, and Sing 2 brings a shiny new gloss (not just talking about Gunter's skin-tight metallic robot costume).
Sing 2 is more of the same, which is dandy. Talented performers bring new energies to popular songs, as animated by their animal characters. It’s always more about the musical numbers than the depth of storytelling, which works in a for-the-family feature that packages heartfelt messages around fun stage shows. If you liked the first, chances are y...
- Matt Donato
Nov 15, 2021 · Nov 14, 2021 9:09pm PT. ‘Sing 2’ Review: Illumination Delivers an Ingratiating Encore to Its Hit Singing-Animal Toon. The 'Despicable Me' studio has found a reliable formula for putting...
Thanks to tons of toe-tapping tunes and a charismatic voice cast, Sing 2 is a heartwarming crowdpleaser of the highest order - and even an improvement on its already amusing predecessor. Full...
