--- title: "Sing 2: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/sing-2/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/sing-2" critics_score: 56 critics_reviews: 18 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Sing 2 (2021): what the critics said Critics' score 56 from 18 reviews: 6 positive, 7 mixed, 5 negative. The consensus on Sing 2 is mixed, though praise repeatedly returns to its colourful animation, energetic musical staging and strong voice performances. Supporters find an amiable family sequel whose bigger production numbers and sympathy for underdogs compensate for a familiar story. Even some less enthusiastic reviews acknowledge the pep of individual songs and the entertainment on offer for children, while the warmer responses find moments of sweetness amid the bustle. The spread is wide, with the chief disagreement concerning whether all that activity carries much feeling. The Hollywood Reporter singles out the scenes between Ash and Clay Calloway as emotionally resonant; Screen Daily finds the handling of emotional backstory glib and wants more intimate moments. Reservations elsewhere cluster around recycled story beats, overcrowded plotting and relentless pop covers, with several critics finding that the noise overwhelms the sentiments the film hopes to convey. ## The Hollywood Reporter — Justin Lowe Fi1m's normalised score 83/100 (inferred from the text). 15 November 2021. Festival review. The critic finds the sequel an endearing and energetic continuation that builds on the first film's strengths with more extravagant musical numbers and strong performances. They single out the emotionally resonant scenes between Ash and Clay Calloway for achieving a new level of storytelling. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/sing-2-review-1235047718/) ## Radio Times — Kelly-Anne Taylor Rating 4/5. The critic describes it as a vibrant, entertaining family film with catchy musical numbers that is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor. They single out the vibrant animation and the emotional impact that leaves viewers with hope and a memorable U2 song in their head. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-ddbql8/sing-2/) ## Los Angeles Times — Gary Goldstein Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 21 December 2021. It is a vibrant, amusing comedy that may be a bit overstuffed but is peppy and often visually dazzling, with terrific voicework, eye-popping animation, nifty choreography, and a string of mini life lessons. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-12-21/review-bono-joins-matthew-mcconaughey-to-belt-out-a-joyously-over-the-top-sequel-in-sing-2) ## Evening Standard — Charlotte O'Sullivan Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 28 January 2022. The critic praises the sweet sequel for its cheeky and poignant surprises, new characters like Porsha and Nooshy, and sympathy for underdogs, noting it won't change your life but will make you glad to be alive for stretches. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/sing-2-movie-review-taron-egerton-matthew-mcconaughey-bono-b979053.html) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 3/5. 24 January 2022. The critic calls it an enjoyably extra but samey sequel that follows the same story beats on a bigger scale with more visuals and musical numbers. They praise the wackadoodle energy in early scenes, eye-popping animation, and the sugar-high ending that will delight kids and U2 fans. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/sing-2-2022) ## The AV Club — Charles Bramesco Rating C. 16 December 2021. The critic sees the sequel as an improvement over the first film's low bar but still hollow and inauthentic, with pat life lessons and overproduced songs. They single out the emphasis on creative integrity clashing with corporate imperatives as a key complaint. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/sing-2-is-sufferable-only-in-comparison-to-the-last-tun-1848225538) ## Empire — Ella Kemp Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). 21 January 2022. The critic notes the high-octane energy and fun individual musical numbers but finds the sensorially overwhelming sequel low-stakes with faded novelty, making one wonder about its point amid the cacophony. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/sing-2/) ## The Independent — Jake Coyle Rating 2/4. 17 December 2021. The critic finds the sequel amiable and occasionally sweet but shallow overall, with its wall-to-wall pop songs and commercial blare drowning out any deeper message about performance anxiety. [Read the review](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/drake-hotline-bling-bono-bts-billie-eilish-b1978150.html) ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 49/100 (inferred from the text). 26 January 2022. The critic finds the sequel glossy but lacking heart and soul, feeling like an algorithm-generated product that extends the franchise for profit. The central turnaround for one character is not satisfyingly explained. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/26/sing-2-review-animation-sequel-has-all-the-gloss-but-lacks-heart-and-soul) ## Screen Daily Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 15 November 2021. Festival review. The critic notes it dials up the volume with more songs and performances but suffers from diminished returns, feeling impersonal and wearying with too many covers and not enough intimate moments. They praise the all-star voice cast and spectacle but criticize the glib handling of emotional backstory. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/sing-2-afi-fest-review/5165143.article) ## The New York Times — Amy Nicholson Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 22 December 2021. The sequel loses the karaoke charm of the original and becomes all glitz and no heart, with a scattered plot involving zip lines, choreographers, and an egomaniacal yak. The cover songs still have pep, providing the main bright spot. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/movies/sing-2-review.html) ## IndieWire — Fiona Underhill Rating D. 15 November 2021. The review criticizes the film as overstuffed and lacking charm compared to the original, with a messy plot and unappealing soundtrack choices. It singles out the continued Glee-ification of the songs and few laughs as major complaints. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/11/sing-2-review-sequel-1234679465/) ## RogerEbert.com — Peter Sobczynski Fi1m's normalised score 20/100 (inferred from the text). 22 December 2021. The film is a hacky, soulless exercise in franchise extension with little story, noisy slapstick humor, contrived pathos, and a glitzy approach that undercuts its message about music. It wastes time rather than inspiring young viewers. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sing-2-movie-review-2021) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). 21 December 2021. The critic finds the animated musical sequel a bright and lively holiday confection that delivers exactly what fans expect from the first film. The one thing singled out for praise is the strong selection of contemporary hits and the new U2/Bono song that really soars. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/video/sing-2-review-matthew-mcconaughey-bono/) ## The Playlist — Drew Taylor Rating B. 19 November 2021. The critic sees it as charming and enjoyable with inventive staging and fun performances but notes it is not challenging enough and wishes the filmmakers had dreamed bigger. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/sing-2-review-20211119/) ## HeyUGuys — Zehra Phelan Rating 3/5. 10 December 2021. Festival review. The critic finds it a tired spectacular that rehashes old tropes but guarantees smiles for kids through its entertaining and visually ebullient approach. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/sing-2-review/) ## /Film — Hoai-Tran Bui Rating 5/10. 22 December 2021. The critic views it as a harmless but stale relic of the sing-off genre that is pleasant enough for kids but ultimately feels like white noise and a cover album of pop hits. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/714670/sing-2-review-lets-close-the-curtains-on-sing-off-movies/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 39/100 (inferred from the text). 22 December 2021. The critic finds the animated sequel even more oppressively soulless than the original, with a lazy barrage of recent pop tunes that feels like a desperately assembled playlist. The one thing singled out for complaint is the relentless, oppressive parade of short song snippets that undercuts any sentimentality. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/sing-2-film-review-animated-sequel-bono/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/sing-2.md