POSITIVES
If you liked Orphan from 2009, this installment has more of what that offered here, if that’s what you’re looking for. Plus it still has some surprises to keep you on your toes.
The con job and observing how Leena pretends to be Esther is compelling to watch.
Isabelle Fuhrman does a tremendous job reprising the role she played 13 years prior. Julia Stiles is also great as Tricia Albright here, and provides the best interactions with Fuhrman in this movie.
I appreciated the fact that this movie does add more dynamics to Esther's situation and personality.
Purely from a filmmaking point of view, I was fascinated with its visual attempts of movie magic in trying to convince us that a grown woman is playing a child.
NEGATIVES
Sorry, but as much as they made the effort, a 20 something Isabelle Fuhrman still looks too old to be playing a very young girl.
Some derivative cliches and familiar tropes show up here and there.
Stupid plot conveniences and/or stupid decisions made by characters.
The last act is just so utterly ridiculous.
Maybe the most disappointing thing about the movie is the fact that it's not exactly a thrilling, suspenseful, or scary experience. Felt far too reserved for a sequel/prequel film.
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