Terrible. Almost an exact copy of the first movie, but without the brilliance of the first. Terrible dialogue, so many plots holes, it's hard to fathom and a lead actor who just cannot summon up the Chris ma of Crowes screen presence.
The two emperors was a stupid idea. If they do have talent it was not shown. They weren't allowed much screen time to develop any cunning and menace. They were erased by the continual amount of blood and guts assaulting our senses. Whereas Joacquim Phonenix was creepily magnificent and completely engaging with space to grow into an utter monster.
The whole thing is rushed with too much cgi and can't draw out any sympathy from the viewer for the main character, who just lumbers around like a bear with a Soare head
killing people by the score in a manner that has no purpose except to try and keep the viewer awake from sinking into despair and boredom. All overkill from every angle.
For a once incredible director, this movie must rank as his worst. It's totally disappointing. All crash bang wallop with no story. A terrible, terrible sequel. Do not waste your money on this.