American Psycho 2
Synopsis: Patrick Bateman is dead. But his evil legacy continues in the body of Rachael Newman, the only victim who managed to escape Bateman’s grasp. However, she did not remain unscathed from the encounter. Instead, Rachael has developed an obsession with serial killer.
College is competitive for every student and Rachael is no exception. She will get rid of anyone who stands between her and her goal of becoming the teaching assistant to the infamous Dr. Daniels, a professor and former FBI profiler. The rigors of surviving college life can be challenging to a young, beautiful co-ed like Rachael. In a world where the stakes are higher and sex can kill, lies the terror of the new American Psycho.
Rating: R for Violence and Language
Run Time:88 min.
Director: Morgan J. Freeman
Dvd Extra’s: Production commentary with Mila Kunis, Director commentary, Deleted scenes, Trailer, English & Spanish subtitles.
Nudity Factor: None
Of Note: The entire film was shot in twenty days.
Recommendations: American Psycho
This sequel takes a more grounded approach compared to its predecessor, but it still lacks the same level of delusion that made the first one what it was. The plot follows the lone survivor of Bateman, the notorious serial killer from the original film, as she dreams of joining the FBI to bring down criminals like him. To achieve her goal, she seeks guidance from a former FBI agent who worked on the Bateman case, portrayed by the legendary William Shatner. Meanwhile, Mila Kunis shines as the resilient survivor determined to seek justice.
While the acting in this film is top-notch, the storyline falls short in terms of originality and surprises. It’s a bit too predictable for my taste, making it hard to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Despite being a step up from the first installment, I found the overall experience to be lackluster and underwhelming. The best part? Definitely the performances. But even that wasn’t enough to save this movie from feeling a bit lackluster.