Final Destination 2 Ends with a Bang Rather than a Whimper

Young Kimberly Corman visualizes a future car accident and fifteen minutes later it becomes a reality. Managing to save the lives of several others Kimberly begins to believe in fate and the powers of death. As the survivors start dying despite avoiding the accident it becomes apparent that death will not let these people go (Internet).

Rating: Restricted for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language, drug content and some nudity.

Release Date: January 31, 2003.


Starring: Ali Larter, A.J. Cook, Michael Landes, Tony Todd, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson,
Jonathan Cherry, Keegan Connor Tracy, Lynda Boyd, and James Kirk.

Director: David R. Ellis.

Writers: Jeffrey Reddick, and J. Mackye Gruber.

"Final Destination 2," interesting premise of fate catching up to those who believe in premonitions is an excellent hook. One of the initial action sequences in "Final Destination 2," involves several exploding vehicles and these scenes deliver one of the best car crash sequences in movie history, but for those who survive death is only a footstep away. Many of the death scenes in the film are very complex and involve a lot of gore and this film is one of Hollywood's better productions. Using the larger film studio budget in clever ways it is no wonder that the "Final Destination," franchise is so successful.

This film involves some well know actors including; Tony Todd (Candyman), Ali Larter, and Michael Landes (Lakeview Terrace), and the acting slightly amplifies the film, yet none of the performances are excellent. The confines of a Hollywood system that values playing it safe seems to be rubbing off on the actors as none of central or supporting characters, with the exception of T.C. Carson's confident portrayal of a young, black man deliver anything other than the requirements of their parts. Thankfully, the story of "Final Destination 2," stays away from any stereotypes.

The creativity of the death scenes truly stands out in the film and will probably generate either laughter or horror in viewers, possibly both. Elaborate set-ups lead to surprising, yet comical deaths of many of the central characters. Unable to really fight the supernatural each character either holds off the inevitable or accepts death and fate. "Final Destination 2," begs the question is death inevitable? Similar to reality the characters in the film cannot really escape death either.

Go back a ways and rewatch or watch this instant horror/thriller classic that uses ingenuity and some blood to shockingly entertain viewers. Definitely worth a rental "Final Destination 2," is an enjoyable ride and shows that Hollywood can produce an occasional horrror, comedic hit.

7 Skulls out of 10.

A movie still from a violent car crash sequence:



Sources:

Final Destination 2 at IMDB

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