As sequels go, this is by no means a train wreck. I have seen far more unfortunate and messy sequels than this one. Flint Lockwood and goons of his idol, Chester V, returns to his Island home, which is now overrun with sentient food. Chester V has nefarious ulterior motives beyond scientific fascination. With such a high concept plot, the film is bound to wander into the illogical occasionally but generally retains its integrity. The rules of the sentient food are a little amorphous, but suspended disbelief is a necessity in these situations. The ridiculous physics of the Chesters movement is phenomenal enough to add a star to my rating of this film. Flint Lockwood Senior is a surly no-nonsense man with the emotional range of a teaspoon. As such, his softening during the fishing scene feels like a personal victory, as he shows his vulnerability to the pickle-boys and the audience. This plot point not only gives us the character development that is emotionally satisfying and sweet but establishes the fishing concept for later in the film. One of the directors, Kris Pearn, went on to direct The Willoughbys (2020) and his style can be seen in both films: whimsical and high energy.
