Critters 2: The Main Course delivers what you’d expect from a sequel—essentially more of the same, and that's perfectly acceptable for this kind of movie. I wasn’t expecting to be blown away, but it holds up well; if you enjoyed the initial film, I doubt this one will let you down. I did have positive things to say about the first one, so that probably explains my reaction. Scott Grimes was a highlight in the earl…

The narrative picks up with the continued presence of Crites on Earth, prompting Ug (Terrence Mann) and two other interstellar bounty hunters to return for an extermination mission, joined by Charlie (Don Keith Opper), a human outsider. Brad (Scott Grimes) finds himself in the same location when they arrive, and he joins forces with his new girlfriend (Liane Curtis) to deal with the threat of these furry creatures. …

The initial "Critters" movie was a modestly budgeted science fiction/horror film about monsters that somehow succeeded in blending sci-fi, horror, suspense, and comedy together, even with a PG-13 rating—though only two deaths occur throughout the entire story. Sadly, despite clear attempts to recreate that original feeling, "Critters 2" doesn't quite achieve it. Several factors contribute to this disappointment. E…

The second installment of Critters embraces the series’ inherent absurdity even more than its predecessor. The first film wasn't attempting to portray a dark or realistic scenario, but it did handle the threat level with slightly greater gravity. This difference doesn’t necessarily help or hurt the new movie; it’s simply a minor adjustment that feels logical. It sets up a noticeable connection between the films—a con…