Part 2 of the current film adaptation is by no means a bad film, thanks to the actors, budget and, of course, the literary source material. Nevertheless, it falls well short of its predecessor, not least because of the high expectations following the first film. What's missing this time? A certain freshness, the haunting presence of the protagonists, their actually indispensable interaction, memorable climaxes. Content now rules here, almost too much for the running time, instead of fun.
Eva Green gives an outstanding performance in her parade role as the femme fatale, this time making the important and correct decision that less is often more.
Eva Green gives an outstanding performance in her parade role as the femme fatale, this time making the important and correct decision that less is often more.