Despite what most of the reviews might lead you to believe , it was worth it. i believe most of the criticism steams from reviewers taking a generalized view at the story , ignoring what's lurking under the water.
Since most people today are too habitual of been spoon fed a generic stories with a wide appeal. That they can remain OBLIVIOUS....what it was trying to or did convey.
And yes first movie blew it out of the park, and lighting wasn't caught in the bottle again. At least not in this one.
But it was a better squeal then the reloaded and the revolutions.