It’s been three years since we first met M3GAN, the iconic killer doll programmed to protect her primary user, Cady (Violet McGraw). Fans will remember the first film’s hilarious yet terrifying ending, where M3GAN was seemingly destroyed—only for the camera to tease her survival. In M3GAN 2.0, the stakes are higher as a new military AI robot named AMELIA (Ivanna Sakhno) becomes self-aware and threatens a global AI takeover. Gemma (Allison Williams) must rebuild M3GAN, the doll that once tried to kill her, to save the world in this absurdly fun and over-the-top sequel.
Unlike the original, which was more of a horror-slasher with a sharp sense of humor, M3GAN 2.0 shifts into full-blown sci-fi action territory. It’s the Aliens to the first Alien, the Terminator 2: Judgment Day to The Terminator. Gerard Johnstone returns as writer-director but embraces the sequel’s more action-driven tone.
From the start, AMELIA is portrayed as a menacing threat—an AI without the quirky personality of M3GAN, but far more human in appearance and deadly intent. While M3GAN’s AI exists in various forms and remains fiercely protective of Cady (sometimes lethally so), AMELIA is all about destruction. The conflict between protector and predator drives the movie’s tension and action.
The transition from horror villain to reluctant hero works surprisingly well, especially since the original carefully avoided killing beloved characters to keep M3GAN’s redemption believable. Now M3GAN must become the world’s unlikely action star as the threat of a full cyber attack looms. The film cleverly references 90s action movies, with Cady learning Aikido and idolizing Steven Seagal—an unexpectedly funny nod that adds to the sequel’s campy charm.
M3GAN 2.0 balances moments of genuine emotion, humor, and suspense without losing its campy, self-aware tone. Amie Donald and Jenna Davis brilliantly bring M3GAN’s sassy personality to life, complete with iconic one-liners, dancing, and unexpected singing. Allison Williams delivers a strong performance as Gemma, navigating her flaws and maternal struggles with nuance.
Though the doll doesn’t fully return until about an hour in, the movie never feels slow, offering plenty of surprises, action, and laughs along the way. The final act takes bold narrative turns that will keep audiences on their toes.
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While M3GAN 2.0 may overcomplicate its story compared to the original, it’s a wildly entertaining ride packed with humor, thrilling action, and heartfelt moments.
Score: 7/10
(Good — Worth watching though not for everyone)
Source: www.comingsoon.net
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