SMILE 2 (Spoiler Review) - More of the Same?

[@mumpitz666]

Happy Birthday and thanks for all the great reviews.

[@hardcutreviews]

Thank you, sir. Appreciate you hanging around for our rants.

[@joshgorsky5224]

he was being shot at! I got jumped by a group of guys one time and the same thing happened to me. I had seconds to get away, sprinted across the street, no time to look both ways and fear propelling me across the street, I got slammed by a car

[@hardcutreviews]

Yeah that’s a fair point. I’d be in an all out sprint if I was being shot at too. We were just so raw that they did Kyle dirty.

[@joshgorsky5224]

@@hardcutreviews I totally agree on that point! Kyle’s become my favorite actor and I would’ve loved to see a Smile movie with him as the lead. That being said, for me, the opening scene up till the weight-face-smash was so epic that it was worth the price of admission.

[@NotBruceWayne100]

I love the way you guys really review it instead of just saying oh it’s good or oh it’s bad you really go into what was good what was bad what the movie really is and I really appreciate that.

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks, dude. Appreciate that. It’s all about just hanging out and bsing.

[@BlackWestCoast]

Yeeeeeeees this

[@CRCal209]

2 years!!! 🎉

[@sunshinestate28]

Also happy 2 years of the channel guys!

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks for sticking with us for so long, dude!

[@BabyArms]

Seriously. Every single video. It's getting funny at this point. Just feels like you're me somehow talking about the movie through different bodies. I've never seen reviewers so perfectly cover every single little minute detail I cared about. I realize it's a little late now, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on Oddity.

[@frostfang7670]

Happy two years and a continued growth of one of the best review channels on KZbin.

[@Jigsaw0097]

You guys have been a very fun channel, and you have always responded. Cheers gents!

[@hardcutreviews]

And we always will. Cheers.

[@nikkili8944]

Happy 2nd anniversary fellas! 🍾 🥂 I stumbled across your channel not that long ago. I think it was your The Crow Remake review that brought me here. You're both very funny and entertaining and seeing your channel growing this fast is fantastic! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@Blue_Grass_Girl]

Happy Two Years! 💐

[@randomrey002]

I 1000% Agree with your cons. My brother and I saw the movie last week and are still talking about it and how we are both still baffled (but more confused) with everything that lead to the end from like the 2nd Act with the dilemma of not knowing when things were a hallucination/fake or in reality/real and how that is translated especially in comparison to the 1st Movie. Another thing is that I thought the water would have been more significant (even though they gave a reason within the film as to why she almost constantly chugs down water) but it ended up more like a product placement even though I would maybe thought it would have affected the demon in some way At least It Follows, even though near the end the rules get muddy, has much more consistency and makes things easier to follow but then again that has a sequel coming next year so we will see what happens.

[@MrDavinciman]

My favourite review channel :). You guys are awesome .keep up the good work

[@hardcutreviews]

Yes, sir.

[@The_AndroidSentByCyberlife]

Going to see this next week, very glad you two released a review. Also happy 2 years!

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks! It’s definitely a fun time.

[@BillC-64]

I found it odd there are suddenly two horror movies (other one being Trap) released close together with the theme centring around a Lady Gaga like pop star. I thought the actress was good (no idea who she was) but the end was just disappointing. The jump scares were indeed good.

[@ludicolo378]

I so agree with you about the Morris thing. Why wasn't he around in the first movie? I hate when sequels do this shit. Trying to add new ways to defeat (or start/spread) the curse just dilutes it and makes the whole thing more messy and confusing than it needs to be.

[@Nathanatos22]

16:19 They were definitely more than just “friends.”

[@byRobertEklund]

Happy two years! 🎉 Kicking off with a great review! I had a lot more fun with Smile 2 than I was expecting to be honest, but I completely agree with the issues you mentioned. Looking forward to more great content! 🤩

[@cocod7272]

Here's to 2 years and many more hopefully!

[@Cheezpopcorn]

You both read my mind about this movie. Also, subscribed! How do you pass the smile demon IF the death of the person with the demon isnt actually witnessed? The whole movie hinged on that point for mw and I didnt buy anything else. After her whole encounter and sleepover with her BFF, I felt nothing after that "happened." The BFF says, "Hi Elisabeth" to Skye's mom, who doesnt respond because the BFF isnt there. This movie could have been great but i dont think the writers knew what to really do this time. Kyle is an awesome actor and so amazing in Strange Darling. Naomi needs a musical because I know shes a triple threat of an. Actress who I enjoy watching on screen.

[@hardcutreviews]

Thinking back on it, there’s no reason for the friend to say hello to the mom if she was only living in Skye’s head. Throwing you off just to get around solving those issues in the writer’s room.

[@KristianHowald]

Congrats on 2 years. 🎉🎉

[@F5BOTD]

Happy anniversary ladies

[@MultiJpad]

Joker 2, smile 2 , lady gaga is killing it this year.

[@hardcutreviews]

Don't forget Trap. It's the year of the pop star at the movies.

[@MultiJpad]

@@hardcutreviews haha thats right i forgot.

[@MultiJpad]

@@hardcutreviews btw off topic if Trump wins expect a whole bunch of Trump themed horror and sci fi movies, thats my prediction.

[@hardcutreviews]

Can't wait for Attack of the 50 Foot Orange Man.

[@indydriver80]

Happy anniversary. I've watched most of your videos at this point. Someone clue me in on the meaning of the knit hats in the thumbnails. Consider pulling some bass out of your mic feeds to increase audio clarity.

[@matane2465]

They originate from the 2017 women's march. Just look that up, and you'll understand the Hat thing.

[@indydriver80]

@@matane2465 Ah. The hats even have a name.

[@LittleAngryCarrots]

I think I’m starting to understand what he’s doing with these movies? They’re like character studies in a way right? Maybe the next being a teenager or young child would be interesting but really dark though. I’m sure Parker would have something of a way to work it out if he went there

[@hardcutreviews]

Thought about this going the route of someone much younger. For it to be a child, they would have to had a severe amount of trauma at a very young age since the demon feeds on trauma. Would be interesting to see.

[@s3.14dervision]

Happy 2 Years! 🎉

[@JohnSmith-wi4xo]

Does anyone know the names of these two guys? Are they like actors or something? They look so familiar, but I can't place why.

[@hardcutreviews]

Andy Samberg and Zack Snyder.

[@briankaler6147]

I could see them quarantining NYC in the sequel

[@hardcutreviews]

If they go the “everyone has the curse now” route, then all hell will break loose in the 3rd film.

[@reubenr1143]

Notice how they took the same intro concept as Bye Bye Man of all films?

[@Peroy1]

A very weird movie. I really enjoyed it... until I didn't. The first one had a palpable sense of dread, this one has jump scares. Also, it ends exactly the way I thought it would when I first heard the protagonist in this was a pop singer... and I was pleasently surprised, when it looked like it actually wouldn't. And then it did anyways. Bummer. In retrospect almost the entire second half of this thing is pointless, which pisses me off so hard, especially because I really loved part one. Also Naomi Scott must have been pissing like a horse during the shooting of this movie... :/

[@jamessimon3433]

Awesome review guys. Your set is legit too.

[@hardcutreviews]

Appreciate it, dude!

[@davidp4864]

Congrats, guys!! Hoping for many more years of HC. Unfortunately I cannot watch this until I’ve seen the film.

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks! It’s worth checking out for sure.

[@johndani7525]

Whose place is this? The studio looks so cool. 🥶

[@hardcutreviews]

You know whose place this is…

[@misty8219]

Speaking of reviewing sequels, Episode 2 Attack of the Clones. I know you guys want to.

[@hardcutreviews]

We added it to the schedule for 2024. It's coming...

[@misty8219]

@@hardcutreviews and that’s why you guys are the best, thank you. Don’t be afraid to throw in a musical for Matt too.

[@hardcutreviews]

@@misty8219 There is a line.

[@s3.14dervision]

YES YES DO IT!!!!

[@randomrey002]

Cheers to 2 Years!

[@jameswallace756]

Happy 2 years! I love this channel, the production values, conversation, logic. I don’t always agree, but more so than disagree- yet still entertaining. Still waiting for you two to rip apart Salem’s Lot (2024)!

[@hardcutreviews]

Appreciate that, dude. We'd be shocked if someone agreed with us all the time, haha. Salem's Lot flew under the radar for us because it was on MAX. Will look into it.

[@jameswallace756]

But it’s good to not always agree with someone- because then you’re a drone. Yeah, Salem’s Lot was initially going to be a theatrical release, and was shelved - then released on Max where I guess it’s done good numbers. It still would’ve flopped in theaters.

[@nikkili8944]

​@@hardcutreviews Have you guys seen "Late Night With The Devil"? Admittedly it came out a couple of months ago but I stumbled across the trailer just recently by accident. It looks like the kind of indie horror movie you might like.

[@Koffee_stain48]

I feel there’s so much potential for the 3rd movie. Now that the parasite/ smile demon has spread to over thousands, it can explore what it would be like to have a CHILD having this parasite percifically he one that we saw get her poster signed at the meet and greet scene. If the host were to be a child, it could explore the fact that the parents/ guardians would think the child has and hyper imagination or just a lil imaginary friend. It’s more likely they would reach out for help, and even MORE likely the demon just get brushed off. It a cool concept I would LOVE to see them explore in smile 3

[@a_man_of_clay4080]

Been watching you guys since the Halloween remake episode! I cant tell you how much i appreciate voices that speak against the mainstream narrative. And it doesnt hurt that you guys are so funny and likable as well! 😊

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks, dude! Appreciate you sticking around with us this long. We've had some up and some downs for sure. If we can make a few people laugh and have fun while we're doing this then it's all worth it.

[@robertfaulkner1824]

I ended up with a 4k copy of the original in a box set i got on sale. I was gonna leave it sealed but youre making me wanna watch that. hahaha

[@hardcutreviews]

Is it from the Paramount Scares 4K set?

[@robertfaulkner1824]

@ yeah. Bought it cause I was getting the second one for breakdown. They were going for 48 a piece. Also I don’t usually care about books and stuff but the exclusive fangorias as an old man (43) I appreciate

[@sunshinestate28]

Looking forward to this!

[@DrakonR]

Appreciate you guys. Never watched the first. I think I was burnt out from all the bad horror movies year after year.

[@hardcutreviews]

It's surprisingly effective for what it is.

[@JoseMendoza-df1ld]

No Terrifier 3 review?

[@tbernabei3333]

Happy 2 years! 😁

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks, dude!

[@tbernabei3333]

@@hardcutreviews I’m a dudette thank you very much! 😂 I hope to see a Venom 3 review soon. 👀 😬

[@hardcutreviews]

Our most humble apologies, dudette! Venom 3 review is next. Once we get past the trauma that film caused we’ll get the review edited.

[@musicfilmhead9051]

Smile 2 was like a movie about the effects from drug abuse and the withdrawal symptoms you get from quitting, hence the hallucinations. She was a drug addict before after all… great review. Love the channel.

[@Getguti]

I like the best friend character she felt genuine in her performance

[@jashonharris]

This review is on point 🎯 the first was better for sure. “I’m so glad he wasn’t a white guy” *Yall talking about Alfredo* was me wishing the assistant wasn’t thee black gay guy 🥴🤨🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂 great review, good film

[@hardcutreviews]

Haha, the assistant got picked on more than he should have but that is the life of an assistant to the stars.

[@jashonharris]

@@hardcutreviews yeah it was funny, though 😂

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Ray Nicholson looks just like his dad from the Shining.. and Kevin Bacon's daughter was in the first film

[@Vineyardfrat]

And I’m still here though!!

[@Nyctm91]

You guys are just so funny and I love you

[@JayART71]

😂this is epic 🥳🤣🎃 Best reviews anywhere on KZbin 🎉😊

[@hardcutreviews]

Never a dull moment when you show up to the party. 🥳🥳

[@FoxyGuyHere]

I liked this a lot more than first, tho the first is probably better horror movie.

[@hardcutreviews]

This one definitely had a little more style going for it so I can see how people would like it more. It’s a competently made film.

[@TheHauntedWafflehouse]

Honestly I'm over the whole Scary Hallucinations trope. Nowadays in every horror movie that comes out, half of the scares are just Hallucinations or Dreams, which means nothing is actually happening in the movie. I think its just lazy script writing.

[@hardcutreviews]

In moderation in can be very effective. Half the film? Ok, time for a new trick.

[@jra3677]

He is a great performer !

[@KyleCorwith]

That the movie features a large chunk that is a cheat dream sequence makes me not want to see it. I already had to endure that type of crap with Your Monster. 😬

[@mwoods4608]

The cop was probably having visions by that point when he ran out in the street

[@hardcutreviews]

The curse was off of him by that point. He was getting shot at by some drug dealers so ok maybe he forgot to look both ways, lol.

[@Darchie]

Did you guys watch the film? The guy was getting shot at. He was already shot by that point and was desperately trying to get away.

[@hardcutreviews]

So? That’s just an excuse to write a dumb ending for the character. It could have been handled better.

[@SabrinaRina]

I dont think this was about the host addressing the demon, it was the demon holding her hostage until she would have an audience to do the most with. And Kyles character want to pass to the brother killing the guy at the door. But guy shot at him and he made a kill shot by accident. Luckily the other guy was there and he did pass the curse. Running while being shot at, his death was a mistake. The bigger question was if the demon knew that it had a pop star when she went over to the apartment. Otherwise itd just be a regular pass. It otherwise got lucky with her.

[@Cutie11083]

This movie was a money grab

[@hardcutreviews]

Probably. Although, it was a better effort than most sequels that come along these days.

[@StevenJShow]

"He was creepy, but in a gay way." That's the review right there, fellas. Smile 2, it was creepy, but in a gay way. I'm dead, bro. I shot Pepsi out of my nose when you said that. I wasn't even drinking Pepsi.

[@hardcutreviews]

That will teach you to imagine drinking Pepsi while watching one of our reviews.

[@joy-yk5hn]

I feel like Skye Riley's character death is much more tragic and memorable than Rose's. There was much more at risk in her life, and I feel like she died without fighting her trauma, unlike Rose that was much more willing to let her past go at the end. Skye is a tragic character with a tragic death, died with unresolved past trauma, unlike Rose

[@jameswallace756]

Just watched it. You guys were too nice.

[@hardcutreviews]

Oh we can always go harder. Occasionally we feel generous.

[@4h0w1e6]

Glad you guys are pro-Gallner... I remember thinking he was good way back in Veronica Mars.

[@hardcutreviews]

Glad to see his star rising. He should have been in more of the film.

[@4h0w1e6]

@hardcutreviews i can't believe he was in Wet Hot American Summer, his IMDB is a real eye opener!

[@NeoDJDAN]

This movie should be called "FROWN." Because it is making me... frown. Congrats on the 2 years fellas!

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks, dude!

[@jackthehat1093]

So tired of sequels. I long for a time where movie studios will take risks and fund more original projects instead of pumping out soulless sequels or trying to create cinematic universes.

[@hardcutreviews]

Yeah, agree. While this film is competently made and the director has a promising future, it did feel like just a rehash of the first film with a different character.

[@MrDman21]

Is the main character a parody of Demi Lovato? 😂

[@Mejia.Gideon]

Lady gaga

[@BrianJohnsonxX]

I see a lot of people complaining about sequels and how it comes with a lot of predictable trops that sequels use, with that being said I think it was smart that they didn’t go with Kyle Gallner Character as you would expect. Naomi Scott really killed it in this role and I just think it was interesting going with a pop star with built in Trauma rather then a therapist who’s more grounded. That’s why I think it was easier for the demon to control her mind hence the longer time of the hallucinations. Could be wrong but I just overall loved this movie and think it was such a great addition to the first one.

[@LoLPunky]

*for the algorithm* Edit: oh yeah & happy aniversary!

[@hardcutreviews]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@MrDman21]

Congratulations 🎉 I didn't see the first Smile and have no interest in this one either 😆

[@hardcutreviews]

Haha, we didn't have much interest in the original either but it was a pleasant surprise.

[@MrDman21]

@@hardcutreviews cool

[@mwoods4608]

The next one could be origins of the Smile

[@hardcutreviews]

This is exactly what we're worried about.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

Andy Samberg and Luke Bryan are my favorite reviewers of all time.

[@gzz8551]

Ahhh yes. My two favorite non-binary-gender-fluid-they-them-slay-queens are back! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@hardcutreviews]

Yaaaaasssssss we are. 💅🏻

[@RockyWarhol]

Happy anniversary boys 😊. I haven't seen a zero rainbow yet. Considering she's a Lady Gaga type, I'm impressed you made that call. Werk. Normal gay here. Woke Cinema sucks. I like the first Smile better than you guys. I was excited for this one and it crumbled in the opening scene when he says don't die.. now there's no one to pass it to. Did you bring that up and I missed it? I was like oh shit here we go. Damn. The first one was a polished little gem. I was irritated during the entire sequel because it's so disappointing even when it's good.

[@hardcutreviews]

Why, thank you. I do think we acknowledge that the first one is a better and tighter film. Despite the lead singer being that type of performer, she didn’t really do anything to draw out the rainbows. Actually thought she gave a great performance. Would have loved to see the film follow the cop for his 5 days but as far as sequels go, it could have been way worse.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

27:42 creepy in a gay way?

[@hardcutreviews]

Yes.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

@@hardcutreviews that seems homophonic and not funny or accurate to what the film was portraying

[@hardcutreviews]

​@@hdhdhhehe6709 Yeah, no shit. It was a joke. Lighten up.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

@@hardcutreviews no shit it was homophobic and that’s what you consider funny?

[@hardcutreviews]

@@hdhdhhehe6709 Yes, no, whatever makes you happy.

[@StraightEdgeJunkie]

Surely Skye and Gemma being lesbians belongs on the rainbow scale, right? The gay assistant was organic, but the lesbian thing was shoehorned in just because that's just how things are done these days.

[@hardcutreviews]

We never got the impression they were anything more than best friends who had a falling out. Skye had a boyfriend that died. What were you seeing that raised an eyebrow? We miss details from time to time with only 1 theater screening before we record.

[@jura77ica]

why'd these guys care so much about that one gay dude...it's literally not important to the movie at all 😭😭 like have you never met a gay person in real life ???

[@hardcutreviews]

What do you mean we "care" about the gay guy? Does just mentioning a character mean we "care" about him?

[@fuzzyfennec7493]

I don't think the demon spread to 50 thousand people at the end. I think it chooses one witness as the new host. So it gave a sense of the demon now has so many to choose from, it could be anyone. Also, the guy at the beginning was being shot at and he stumbled out a window, so I think it's fair he wasn't checking both ways in that moment

[@hardcutreviews]

It might be fair but we don’t care, lol. Gallner was done dirty. No excuses from us on that one.

[@michaelunderwood1148]

i do think not checking both ways on the street while gangsters are shooting at you isnt that unreasonable lol. they literally already shot him once before that. still you are right, i didnt want him to die there either.

[@hardcutreviews]

We were just raw cause they did him so dirty. Let us have this.

[@michaelunderwood1148]

@@hardcutreviews hahaha i totally get it man! He deserved so much more than what he got, have a great week guys and keep up the great work! Just subscribed

[@hardcutreviews]

@@michaelunderwood1148 Appreciate you, dude!

[@Greenguy6996]

You got annoyed bc a movie got you??

[@hardcutreviews]

Got us? No, it’s annoying because it’s one of the biggest “do nots” in film/tv writing. “It was all a dream!” is the ultimate get out of jail free card when you can’t connect A to B in a narrative. It’s lazy and it removes any sense of rules for the world. The first film duped the audience at the end when Rose thinks she gets out of the house only to find herself back in it. There is the benefit of it being the first film in the series so you can do it and get away with it. This film tripled down on it instead of being smart about it.

[@Greenguy6996]

@@hardcutreviewsjust remember there was a scene with the entity putting its hand down the throat of sky as if to show it’s already taking more control and from that point you can notice a change of reality after and even the director said the entity has gotten stronger so this could just be a taste of that instead of a movie mistake

[@hardcutreviews]

@@Greenguy6996 Yeah we talk about that exact scene in the film as the moment where the rest of the film becomes a hallucination. Everything that happens to her after that moment is pointless because it doesn’t happen. It removes the stakes.

[@jbcarshow]

Guys the detective ran out like that because the drug dealers friends pulled up and seen what he did. They were trying to kill him

[@hardcutreviews]

Yeah we know. Just because something happens in the plot doesn’t mean we have to automatically like it. It was a lame way to take his character out regardless of the justification for it.