In the aftermath of the first film, roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) and teen Cady (Violet McGraw) find themselves drawn back into danger when a rogue AI prototype named AMELIA (Ivanna Sakhno) threatens to upend what’s left of their lives – and the world. Their unlikely saviour? The revived M3gan.
M3gan 2.0 takes a bold pivot from the horror-thriller of the original into sleek sci-fi action. Returning director Gerard Johnstone and writer Akela Cooper avoid the tired copycat sequel route. It’s not quite Gremlins 2 levels of tonal shift, but it confidently plays against expectations right from the opening scene. Visually, the film has greater scope this time, with sharp nods to Metropolis and, in turn, Superman 3. Chris Bacon’s score expertly blends brooding sci-fi cues with pulsing modern flourishes, bolstered by a confident soundtrack selection.
The returning cast shine. Allison Williams brings depth, while Violet McGraw evolves with maturity. Amie Donald and Jenna Davis reprise M3gan’s eerie presence, guilt, and wit. Both Donald and Davis’s work is outstanding. The character work remains consistent, though M3gan’s face occasionally reveals the tell-tale signs of digital tweaks – a minor blemish in an otherwise polished production. Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps are on form. Newcomer Ivanna Sakhno makes an imposing, unsettling AMELIA, while the humorous Jemaine Clement and Tim Sharp are notable.
There’s more outlandish robot shenanigans, the body count is higher, and while the new storyline lacks the creepy factor of the first, Johnstone delivers great action setups with plenty of excellent practical special effects, CGI, and sci-fi thrills.
Overall, M3gan 2.0 avoids the easy sequel trap by shifting tone while staying true to the character’s unsettling appeal. It’s stylish, fun and certainly entertaining.
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