Review of Hostel: Part II (2007) by Derek D — 05 Nov 2012
"Hostel: Part II" Is The Rare Sequel That Is Superior To The First Film. Eli Roth Offers Up Something Different While Remaining True To What Made The First Film Great. The Sequel Is More Focused On Character, While The Original Was Focused On Plot.
The Second Film Centers On Two Of The Businessmen (Roger Bart and Richard Burgi) Who Are Waiting For Their Victims At The Hostel. This Time The Young Americans Are Female And More Cautious Than The Young Men.
They Visit A Local Fair And Go Sight-Seeing. These Are Very Well Developed And Feel Like Real People. The Characters Are The Strongest Aspect Of The Sequel. The Story Has Already Been Told In The First Film, So Exposition Is Not Necessary And More Time Can Been Spent On Characters.
"Hostel: Part II" Is Even More Compelling Than The First Film. The Torture Scenes Are Horrifying And Operatic. When Somebody Dies, Eli Roth Makes You Feel For The Characters As If You Have Known Them For Years.
Even With The Fleshed-Out Characters, "Hostel: Part II" Retains The Sharp Social Commentary Of The Original. The Film Is An Instant Classic And Easily My Favorite Horror Film Of The 2000s.
This review of Hostel: Part II (2007) was written by Derek D on 05 Nov 2012.
Hostel: Part II has generally received mixed reviews.
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