Common Sense Media Review
By Sandie Angulo Chen
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Funnier sequel still has silly action, potty humor.
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The Angry Birds Movie 2
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 26 parent reviews
Parents say the sequel offers a blend of humor and cute moments that appeal to younger audiences, particularly through the romantic relationship between two characters. However, many reviewers express concerns over the inappropriate jokes and crude humor, which may detract from its suitability for children, making it a polarizing family film experience.
- funny moments
- inappropriate content
- cute characters
- family-friendly vibes
- mixed reviews
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Based on 47 kid reviews
Kids say that while the sequel is filled with humor and vibrant animation, it also includes a mix of rude jokes and adult themes, making it best suited for older children. Many reviews comment on the fun, silly adventures of the characters, while some fans feel it lacks the charm and coherence of the original film, suggesting a preference for the first movie due to its more engaging plot and characters.
- humor style
- animation quality
- adult themes
- mixed opinions
- family friendly
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What's the Story?
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 follows the events of the original, which led to grumpy Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) being hailed as a hero for saving Bird Island from the green pigs, who live on their own Pig Island but still manage to play pranks on their bird neighbors. But once destructive frozen orbs start being catapulted at both Piggy and Bird Island from a mysterious third island, the birds and pigs declare a truce. Red and his pals Bomb (Danny McBride), Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage), and Chuck (Josh Gad) recruit Chuck's genius sister, Silver (Rachel Bloom), to combine forces with pigs Leonard (Bill Hader), Courtney (Awkwafina), and Garry (Sterling K. Brown) on a mission to take down Zeta (Leslie Jones), the nefarious leader of the third island, before she destroys their homes.
Is It Any Good?
Silly pranks, an ace voice cast, and a super-team mission storyline make this fast-paced sequel more fun than the original. It's a predictably well-intentioned second installment, in which the birds and pigs are forced to work together against an even more formidable foe. It also shows how Red's insecurity lingers, since he was only recently accepted and respected. Although some of the movie's jokes and sight gags are recycled (because, frankly, it's unlikely that little kids will ever get tired of naked piggy-butt jokes), the addition of the third mystery island is interesting enough to keep younger audiences guessing.
The movie has a couple of romantic subplots that fall into familiar categories: "hate to love" (in this case, more like "exasperation to flirtation") and "second chance" (this review won't spoil the big reveal). One of the romances seems a bit too mature for younger kids to follow, but there's enough of a "happily ever after" to please moviegoers who are used to Disney princess-level resolutions. The app-inspired, high-contrast visuals and the cutesy nature of the birds and piggies will appeal to kids, as will the lighthearted, silly body humor. This is by no means a family film treasure, but it's sure to elicit enough laughs to make it 100 minutes of tween-friendly fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the comedic violence and peril in The Angry Birds Movie 2. How much violence is appropriate for younger viewers? How is the impact different between animated violence and the live-action kind?
What role does romance play in the movie? What kind of romance is OK for younger viewers?
Which characters are role models in the story? How do they exemplify teamwork, courage, and communication? Why are these important character strengths?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 13, 2019
- On DVD or streaming : November 12, 2019
- Cast : Jason Sudeikis , Josh Gad , Rachel Bloom
- Director : Thurop Van Orman
- Inclusion Information : Middle Eastern/North African Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Columbia Pictures
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Friendship , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Teamwork
- Run time : 96 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : rude humor and action
- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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