Ann Brashares' novel is brought to life in this sequel with the same heart, earnestness and, let's face it, saccharine sweetness of the 2005 original.
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08/08/08
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
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Reviews Counted:92
Fresh:59
Rotten:33
Average Rating:6/10
Consensus: The workable chemistry among the four leads combined with the enriching message make for a winning Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Apr 4, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $44,029,972
Synopsis: In this follow-up to THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, the four heroines find themselves drifting apart the summer after their first year of college. Quirky Tibby (Amber Tamblyn, JOAN OF... [More]
Starring: Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively
Director: Sanaa Hamri
Reviews for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
I wasn't a film critic when the first one came out, which was a great excuse not to see it. However, I liked the sequel so much that I am running to the video store right now to rent it.
08/07/08
Seriously, this sounds like The Young and the Restless.
08/07/08
What had once seemed like a fresh alternative to the usual tween-girl movie has begun to fray.
08/07/08
Like its predecessor, Sisterhood 2 is based on two radical ideas: namely, that young women's stories are about more than the pursuit of men, and that happiness isn't something someone else gives you -- it's something you have to find for yourself.
08/07/08
Turns out to be a lot less tiresome than it sounds, aided by a wonderfully appealing cast and a strong message.
08/07/08
Four college friends bound by a pair of magical pants have adventures and kiss boys, in this syrupy, neutered chick flick suitable for 13-year-olds.
08/07/08
Screenwriter Elizabeth Chandler gracefully condenses three of Ann Brashares's best-selling teen novels, striking the right balance between humor and pathos as the characters cope with jealousy, heartbreak, family conflicts, and a pregnancy scare.
08/07/08
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 isn’t interested in depth, and it doesn’t trust what it has; its only interest is in achieving the absolute peak level of female camaraderie, nostalgic sentimentality, and emotional catharsis.
08/07/08
As chick flicks go, this is one men can attend with the expectation that they might just enjoy experiencing two hours alongside these down-to-earth, appealing characters.
08/07/08
for its target audience it's going to prove even better than finding that perfect pair of pants in your size.
08/07/08
This movie isn't made for me, so I hate it. I guess I need more explosions or grown men wearing superhero costumes to be more interested.
08/06/08
Simply a sweet and satisfying time in the company of characters we like and understand.
08/06/08
Charts the difficulties four young women have in keeping alive their friendship and the ritual that animates it.
08/06/08
In the end it has a nice lesson about life and friendship, but man! The trip there is so superficial and sappy that it's not much fun at all.
08/06/08
A distractingly kaleidoscopic look at four familiar coming-of-age adventures.
08/06/08
The movie equivalent of being patted on the shoulder by an encouraging high school guidance counselor and assured that you are doing just fine.
08/06/08
Top CriticEven cynics might concede that, again, four capable actresses have pulled off a relatively rare thing: They've convinced us they're an honest-to-God movie sisterhood.
08/06/08
Fans of the first one should like it.
08/06/08
This is pure, escapist fun -- skepticism and naysaying are best left at home.
08/06/08
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