BW2 is so intent on impressing people that it goes to great lengths to poke fun at its much-superior predecessor. It ends up completely bastardizing the first one, portraying it as a laughable piece of fiction. The first one may not have been the scariest movie ever made, but it was far more innovative and original than this trite sequel, which is so full of plotholes and inconsistencies.
For example, how can the Blair Witch call our insipid group on their phone and pretend to be the town sherriff? Does she have a Nokia like everyone else? I find that a bit too "Scream"-ish. Second, the Blair Witch must have attended some incredible film school to know how to edit and manipulate the group's video footage.
The first one gave Elly (the witch) the powers that she should have, powers to destroy and instigate confusion. In the second, she is reduced to a mere "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" witch who's a little too 1990s saavy.
There is nothing redeeming about the sequel. It is not the least bit scary, and the ending is extremely anti-climactic, while I dare say I've never seen a better ending than the first one. The acting is horrible, and any complaints about Heather Donahue will be quickly silenced one you've seen the performance of any of the five leads. Save your money and don't even wait for video. Forget the details of this and let your imagination create a much better follow-up to the first one.
For example, how can the Blair Witch call our insipid group on their phone and pretend to be the town sherriff? Does she have a Nokia like everyone else? I find that a bit too "Scream"-ish. Second, the Blair Witch must have attended some incredible film school to know how to edit and manipulate the group's video footage.
The first one gave Elly (the witch) the powers that she should have, powers to destroy and instigate confusion. In the second, she is reduced to a mere "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" witch who's a little too 1990s saavy.
There is nothing redeeming about the sequel. It is not the least bit scary, and the ending is extremely anti-climactic, while I dare say I've never seen a better ending than the first one. The acting is horrible, and any complaints about Heather Donahue will be quickly silenced one you've seen the performance of any of the five leads. Save your money and don't even wait for video. Forget the details of this and let your imagination create a much better follow-up to the first one.