A rather disappointing sequel. It was obvious half way through that this was a great idea for one film that was being stretched across 2 films (think the Hobbit). The result is a rather slow film with a lot of action that does nothing to move the story along. Visually beautiful, but hard to be excited about a movie that really goes nowhere only to promise that everything will be wrapped up in the 3rd film. Not nearly as funny or able to meet the highs or lows of the previous film. Maybe the writers strike got to this film early. Go back and rewatch the first film