This silly sequel to the 2016 animated hit continues the feathered franchise inspired by the titular video game that was launched in 2009. On Bird Island and neighboring Piggy Island, the perpetually feuding, flightless birds, led by Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), and the green-hued porcine population, steered by King Leonard (Bill Hader), discover that they must work together to fight a vengeful villainess: purple-plumed Zeta (Leslie Jones) from icy Eagle Island, who is determined to conquer the birds’ and pigs’ tropical playground. As part of the unlikely alliance, Red and Leonard assemble a stealthy team to sneak into Zeta’s lair, including super-smart Silver (Rachel Bloom), the engineering/technology whiz sister of Red’s speedy best friend Chuck (Josh Gad); explosive Bomb (Danny McBride); Leonard’s assistant Courtney (Awkwafina); gadget inventor Garry (Sterling K. Brown); and Ethan “Mighty” Eagle (Peter Dinklage). First-time director Thurop Van Orman acquits himself adequately, along with co-director John Rice, in this colorful and loud film. But while there are a few amusing puns (such as a bird reading Crazy Rich Avians) and some slapstick scenes, this entry is otherwise hardly memorable—except, perhaps, for those who enjoy unabashed casting nepotism (cameo vocals as baby hatchlings from daughters of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Gadot, and Viola Davis). Foolish, featherweight family fun, this is a strong optional purchase. (S. Granger)
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Sony, 96 min., PG, DVD: $30.99, Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $34.99, Nov. 12
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Star Ratings
As of March 2022, Video Librarian has changed from a four-star rating system to a five-star one. This change allows our reviewers to have a wider range of critical viewpoints, as well as to synchronize with Google’s rating structure. This change affects all reviews from March 2022 onwards. All reviews from before this period will still retain their original rating. Future film submissions will be considered our new 1-5 star criteria.
Order From Your Favorite Distributor Today: