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tomelce's Review
Summary - Good 3.0
Louder, flashier, funnier than the predecessor, loaded with more ambitious set-pieces and a more self-parodying tone than even the first “Scream.” What “Scream 2” lacks, however, is the same scare factor, and what it adds to the formula is a far-out final twist in the revelation of a villain who doesn’t appear until that point. A good slasher film that basically repeats the original movie to a more Hollywood-serving degree, “Scream 2” has solid performances and good enough production quality to make it worth watching. Still, when compared to “Scream” it feels more superficial and lightweight.
Acting - Very Good 3.5
Acting is pretty solid throughout, with Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox the obvious stand-outs as Sidney and Gale, respectively. David Arquette returns to a few laughs, as does Jamie Kennedy, while a few others, including Timothy Olyphant and Sarah Michelle Gellar, turn in decent supporting turns.