The Kissing Booth 2
The Kissing Booth 2

The Kissing Booth 2

2020Movie132 minEnglish

With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users67%
Director: Vince MarcelloGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Elle is preparing for her senior year of high school while navigating a long-distance relationship with Noah, who is attending college in Los Angeles. Her close friendship with Lee is also tested as they plan their college futures, with Elle torn between her own desires and Lee's preference. Adding to the drama, a new, charming transfer student named Marco becomes a significant distraction.

Critical Reception

The Kissing Booth 2 received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited its predictable plot and reliance on teen drama tropes. However, it proved to be a popular success with audiences, particularly on streaming platforms, and was praised by some for its lighthearted entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the sequel to be formulaic and lacking in originality.
  • The film was criticized for its repetitive romantic entanglements and teen angst.
  • Despite critical shortcomings, its appeal to its target demographic was evident.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the movie enjoyable and entertaining as a typical teen romance, others felt it was too predictable and dragged on, with some criticism directed towards the love triangle plot.

Fun Fact

The film's leading actress, Joey King, also served as an executive producer for this sequel.

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2 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend unless you're just a big Joey King fan. Maybe I'm biased, but Joey King is way above doing this high school drama stuff unless its on "Riverdale", see "The Act". This movie l...
Kewl Kat

Kewl Kat

This was more annoying than enjoyable. I don’t understand how these kids are being accepted into the top schools in America. They don’t appear to take school seriously whatsoever. Maybe they all pay someone to take the SAT? That’s the only ...