Otro pequeño favor

Unfortunately, Another Simple Favor was a major letdown. As expected, it struggled with the same problem I'd anticipated: it's not clear what story is left to tell.

The original film centered around Stephanie, a seemingly ordinary suburban mom and aspiring YouTuber, who gets drawn into a dark mystery involving her glamorous new friend. It worked because it was grounded, quirky, and had just enough of a true-crime flavor to keep it relatable and engaging. But in the sequel, Stephanie is now a famous best-selling author, and the story takes us to Europe for a mob wedding. The grounded appeal of the first film is completely gone. Instead, it turns into full-blown lifestyle fantasy-extravagant fashion, exotic settings, and absurd scenarios that lack the relatability of the original.

The movie constantly references the first one-sometimes too much-and tries to top its jokes, but it often comes off forced or ill-advised. There are plot points that are played for laughs but really shouldn't be, and some of the humor feels out of place or even tone-deaf.

That said, it's not unwatchable. There are a few solid laughs, and the locations are undeniably gorgeous. But it just didn't work for me. It lost the spirit of what made the original special and became something flashier, but emptier.

"Another Simple Favor" attempts to recapture the quirky charm and twisted energy of its predecessor, but mostly falls flat. While it brings back the stylish aesthetic, witty banter, and familiar faces, it struggles to justify its own existence beyond nostalgia.

The plot tries to outdo the first movie with more twists and over-the-top antics, but ends up feeling forced and unnecessarily convoluted. Instead of building on what made "A Simple Favor" fun and darkly clever, this sequel leans into exaggerated absurdity, often sacrificing coherence for shock value.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick still have chemistry, but even their performances feel a bit weighed down by a script that doesn't give them as much to play with. The humor is hit or miss, and while there are entertaining moments sprinkled throughout, they're not enough to elevate the overall experience.

In the end, "Another Simple Favor" comes off as a flashy, mildly amusing follow-up that forgets what made the original work. It's not terrible-but it's far from memorable.

Sorry Paul Feig but this sequel is rubbish. No amount of great wardrobe makes it watchable unfortunately. When you are fast forwarding to get to the end you know its bad. There are rumours of a third, hopefully Anna will not waste her time. She's a good actress and can do better but in any event I think she made it clear working with the blonde one was not easy, despite what Paul has tried to maintain. Understandably so he has a movie to push and he doesn't want it affecting that. Anyway, that aside the sequel is not as good as the first one and will skip the third if it's ever made. Don't waste your money.

Am I too boring or too "proper" or is it strange for anyone else who thinks it's "normal" to normalize incest and include pedophilia in a movie that is presented as a comedy?

And am I the only one who doesn't see any humor in it and doesn't find the movie funny? If it's an attempt at eccentric humor, it failed miserably. Such a shame.

Anna works very well with humor. She has a humor a la Tina Fey. I think Blake is average.

I didn't expect much but I didn't expect too little either. It just sounds like humor that tries too hard to be subtle and too clever and fails at everything it tries!

It's a little bit sad! KK.

While the breathtaking scenes of Capri, Italy were undeniably stunning and provided a visual treat, the movie itself fell short of delivering a satisfying experience. Although the acting was commendable, with the cast bringing their characters to life with skill and charisma, the primary issue lay within the plot itself. The narrative felt disjointed and lacked the intrigue or depth needed to keep the viewer engaged. At times, the storyline seemed forced, as if it struggled to justify its own existence. Additionally, I was unaware that the film was a sequel to *A Simple Favor*, which likely contributed to a sense of confusion and disconnect. Without that context, certain elements of the story felt underdeveloped or meaningless, making it difficult to fully appreciate any intended continuity. Overall, apart from the picturesque cinematography, watching this movie felt like an unfortunate waste of time.