Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

The critic finds the sequel funny and entertaining, though less cohesive and predictable compared with the original. He particularly praises the return of the appealing characters and the Blu-ray’s extensive bonus features.

The critic finds this sequel an amusing, value-added return with stronger storytelling and character development. They single out Tartakovsky’s colorful visual contrasts and several effective sight gags.

Ebiri finds the film minor but a pleasant surprise, especially compared with Sandler’s recent live-action work. He praises its brisk pacing and abundance of sight gags and puns.

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Hassenger finds the sequel energetic and charming, but says its parental themes become smothering and unsettling. He praises Tartakovsky’s fluid, exaggerated animation while criticizing the film’s focus on Dracula’s meddling and its rushed, punching-heavy climax.

The review presents the sequel as an entertaining, gag-filled follow-up, though its message about parenthood is vague. It singles out the animation and Dracula’s alternative lullaby as highlights.

Solomon finds the film formulaic and overly sentimental, though it has entertaining moments. He especially praises the animation of Jonathan, while wishing director Genndy Tartakovsky had a more interesting assignment.

Bradshaw finds the sequel routine and fangless, calling it staple family-oriented fare. He singles out Dracula’s overbearing grandparent antics as the source of its wacky scrapes.

The review finds the sequel naff and lacking bite. It criticizes the film for not delivering scares, even as it targets children.

The review is sharply negative, arguing that the film undermines its message of accepting difference. It criticizes the ending for validating Dracula’s efforts to make Dennis a vampire.

Schager finds the sequel frantic and largely more-of-the-same, though it may entertain young fans of the first film. He criticizes its slapdash plot, which muddles its message about tolerance while making room for juvenile slapstick and overworked jokes.

The critic finds the sequel a welcome, humane return to form for Adam Sandler, despite some clumsy moralizing. The film’s outrageous visuals and rapid-fire jokes are singled out as making its flaws easy to forgive.

The review finds the sequel entertaining despite a contrived theme and a weak story. It praises the steady stream of puerile jokes, which keep the film funny.

Brennan finds the sequel mildly entertaining but says it is difficult to recommend to viewers without children. He praises the quick, character-based jokes, while criticizing the predictable plot and groan-worthy puns.

Hogan finds the sequel energetic but threadbare, with jokes that often fail to land. He praises Tartakovsky’s lively animation and notes that some quieter gags work well.

The critic finds the film weak and its plot tiresome. They single out the lack of character, arguing that the one-gag concept quickly wears thin.