Sing 2 (2021)

Sing 2 (2021)

6/10

Starring

Matthew McConaughey

Reese Witherspoon

Scarlett Johansson

Taron Egerton

 

Directed by Garth Jennings

 

The movie has the same feel as the first Sing. If you liked the first movie, you’ll likely enjoy this one too. Sing is a CGI animation from Illumination Studios. I expected to see Minions 2 before this, but I guess Universal had other plans, pushing Minions back to later in 2022.

To be honest, there was no need for Sing 2. The way Sing (2016) ended wrapped everything up nicely, but since it was a financial success, Universal decided to milk the franchise. This new movie is essentially the same tune on a different instrument. This time, our group has hit it big locally, with the new Moon Theatre consistently selling out. Now, they want to move to the big leagues and perform in larger, more prestigious venues.

A scout attends one of their local shows but doesn’t connect with it. She doesn’t think their production is ready for the big stage. As you can guess, Moon, after a burst of inspiration, decides not to accept the criticism. Instead, he sneaks himself and his group into an audition with entertainment mogul Jimmy Crystal.

If you compare this setup to the first movie, it’s just too similar. There’s no real evolution or change in the challenges faced by the characters. Once again, Moon is up against the odds, finding a way to push himself and his group to the front of the line while convincing Crystal they’re more than they seem.

From the start, the movie doesn’t shy away from showcasing some classic oldies that will make you want to sit back and chill. The noticeable difference in Sing 2 is the inclusion of more current popular songs that will have you nodding along.

The writing tries to raise the stakes for Moon. Not only has he promised Crystal a killer show on a whim, but he’s also pledged to deliver a legendary singer, Calloway, who hasn’t been seen in over 15 years. At this point, the movie doesn’t bother with suspense. Somehow, Moon and his assistant manage to track down Calloway in a matter of minutes, even though no one else has found him in years.

That’s the setup for the movie: Moon scrambling to prove himself to Crystal while also terrified of confronting him, and the added challenge of convincing Calloway to join the show.

Sing 2, like I said, wasn’t necessary, but it’s still a good family movie. It probably won’t make waves at the box office, and honestly, I hope there isn’t a Sing 3.