Another Simple Favor is way more frustrating than its predecessor, resting entirely on an unbelievable concept – are we really to believe Stephanie is so foolish that she’ll travel with her attempted murderer, a convicted first-degree killer, to an island halfway across the world just for clicks? Not only does it condescend unto its audience, but Blake Lively’s performance feels stale, especially in comparison to Anna Kendrick and Henry Golding.
The conflict and mystery are uninviting, as the tone feels immature and the characters are hard to take an interest in. Worst of all, it reuses the same twists and turns of its predecessor while effectively undoing much of that film. The dynamic between the two leads is hard to buy, and the film is a mere excuse for its stars to go on vacation while never justifting its existence.
2/5
Review by: Gal Balaban