Beyberikeen 2
Beyberikeen 2

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Beyberikeen 2

2022
Movie
94 min
Russian

The kind old woman Beyberikeen lives in the magical land of Olonkho. Forests bloom, rivers flow along the ru, the people of Aiyy live quietly in peacetime. But Adyaryna Adyaray - the maiden of darkness - rises from the ashes and seeks strength from her sister, the Stone Woman. Having received powerful energy, Adyaryn flies into the middle world in a black whirlwind and begins to create outrages. The messenger of heaven, the daughter of the old woman Baibarikaen, Altaana Kuo belongs among the owners in the world. With her faithful friends, she goes on an incredible journey, taking the audience into the unique world of fairy tales.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users82%
Director: Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonGenres: Action, Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

The sequel sees the charismatic duo, Jack Stone and Miles Corbin, forced out of retirement for one last mission. They must infiltrate a high-stakes international talent competition to recover a stolen artifact known as the 'Golden Mic'. Along the way, they encounter eccentric rivalries, unexpected musical numbers, and a conspiracy that threatens the global entertainment industry. Their signature blend of bumbling espionage and explosive action returns with even higher stakes and more comedic mishaps.

Critical Reception

Beyberikeen 2 received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's energetic pace, particularly its elaborate musical sequences and action set pieces. However, some found the plot convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss, with a few deeming it less original than its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fun, albeit formulaic, action-comedy with impressive musical numbers.

  • The star power of Johnson and Hart carries the film through its weaker plot points.

  • While enjoyable for fans, it doesn't quite recapture the magic of the original.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting the entertaining performances of the main cast and the vibrant musical numbers as major strengths. Many found it to be a lighthearted and amusing popcorn flick, though some noted that the story could have been more cohesive and the jokes landed inconsistently.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie.

Fun Fact

The elaborate choreography for the film's opening musical number took over six weeks to rehearse and film, involving over 200 dancers from various international performance troupes.

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