Twee, predictable sequel which doesn't live up to the original
The original Bank of Dave movie had some freshness and novelty value, which helped overcome the mild cheesiness of its David vs Goliath plot. It was a pleasant, inoffensive, NICE film that you couldn't dislike.
The sequel tries to cash in on the success of the original, but as is so often the case, it doesn't succeed. Once again the titular Dave is under attack, this time by dodgy loan. Companies which he chooses to take on. The novelty value of Dave's avuncular and community-first style has worn off, and the sequel has a rather vapid script. This robs it of the modest levels of charm imbued in the storyline.
Rory Kinnear does a good job reprising the role of Dave, and Jo Hartley as his wife in excellent in a limited role. Amit Shah has been appearing in a lot of British shows lately and is competent at best as Oliver. However Chrissy Metz is totally wooden as Jessica and there is zero chemistry between them as the main love interest.
Overall it's fairy floss. If you liked the original, you will probably enjoy this also, but it certainly felt very lightweight.
The sequel tries to cash in on the success of the original, but as is so often the case, it doesn't succeed. Once again the titular Dave is under attack, this time by dodgy loan. Companies which he chooses to take on. The novelty value of Dave's avuncular and community-first style has worn off, and the sequel has a rather vapid script. This robs it of the modest levels of charm imbued in the storyline.
Rory Kinnear does a good job reprising the role of Dave, and Jo Hartley as his wife in excellent in a limited role. Amit Shah has been appearing in a lot of British shows lately and is competent at best as Oliver. However Chrissy Metz is totally wooden as Jessica and there is zero chemistry between them as the main love interest.
Overall it's fairy floss. If you liked the original, you will probably enjoy this also, but it certainly felt very lightweight.
- pkertes-59666
- 25 jul 2025