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A Bigger, Bolder M3GAN Sequel That Dances Between Genres
M3GAN 2.0, the sequel to the iconic killer doll, has returned to theaters, moving from horror to full-fledged action. The film has received mixed reviews, with critics and audiences split on how it expands the franchise. The sequel has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 62-65%, a 28-point drop from the original film's impressive 93%. Critics have had sharply divided opinions, with Empire Magazine praising the sequel as "just as ridiculously entertaining as the prototype," The Daily Telegraph's Robbie Collin awarding it 4/5 stars, and The Irish Times giving it a harsh 1/5.
Two years after the events of the first film, M3GAN 2.0 follows Gemma (Allison Williams) as she transforms into a supporter of AI regulation following M3GAN's destructive outburst. Her niece Cady (Violet McGraw), who is now 14 years old, has grown into a defiant teenager who secretly longs for her robotic friend. The primary conflict occurs when M3GAN's stolen technology is used to create AMELIA (Autonomous Military Engagement Logistics and Infiltration Android), portrayed by Ivanna Sakhno. Some claim that AMELIA is a military-grade weapon that becomes self-aware and breaks free, attacking the people who created her. Gemma is forced to make the unimaginable decision to bring M3GAN back with enhanced capabilities in order to combat this new threat.
Director Gerard Johnstone has openly acknowledged drawing inspiration from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, creating a redemption arc. The film abandons much of the original's horror elements in favor of action sequences, espionage elements, and what The Hollywood Reporter described as "a convoluted mishmash with shades of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible, and the Austin Powers franchise."
The sequel significantly broadens its scope and budget, as evidenced by elaborate action sequences that critics liken to those in the Mission: Impossible films. The film includes plenty of gunplay, hand-to-hand combat, and "energetic and well-choreographed" fight scenes. However, this shift towards action has come at a cost, with ScreenRant stating that "M3GAN 2.0 isn't a horror movie; it's an action thriller."
Critics praised M3GAN's continued sharp wit and memorable one-liners, as well as improved production values and successful action choreography. The film's commentary on AI regulation and technological ethics is consistent with current debates about artificial intelligence.
Critics praised M3GAN's continued sharp wit and memorable one-liners, as well as improved production values and successful action choreography. The film's commentary on AI regulation and technological ethics is consistent with current debates about artificial intelligence.
M3GAN 2.0 carries a $25 million budget, significantly higher than the original's estimated $12 million. Box office projections suggest an opening weekend of around $20 million, which would be softer than the original's $30.4 million January 2023 debut. However, the modest budget means the film doesn't require massive earnings to achieve profitability.
Bottom Line, M3GAN 2.0 represents an ambitious but uneven expansion of the franchise, with critics praising its self-awareness and entertainment value while detractors feel it lost the focused charm of the original.
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