A few observations:
1) This movie almost entirely lacks the heart of the original, which was the panaroma of mostly unrelated characters. Though most of said characters return, the whole world in-universe has militarized in preparation for the next attack, so even the new ones fit into professional slots and don't connect in unexpected ways.
2) Although this sequel also reprises the sneaky human counter-attack gambit of the first, it gets lost in the action shuffle. So, er, boo.
3) The most exciting thing to happen in the movie is Maika Monroe gets to briefly look badas-sexy at the end. Sadly, she barely gets to
do anything, with everyone's Grudgingly Tolerated Hemsworth Brother take center stage instead. Should've been her! Sad!
4) I thought
Rogue One was visually dark/dim... jeez, this movie's even
darker. Whenever the characters are indoors, one can barely see anything. Ugh.
Conclusion: I borrowed this from the library, and
still want my money back. Despite the blatant sequel bait ending, I don't expect Disney (
ugh, btw) to make any more of
this dry toast.
C-
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This home release extra is a lot more fun than the movie itself: