“Brahms: The Boy II” Review by Stephanie Chapman : Pop Culture Leftovers

“Brahms: The Boy II” Review by Stephanie Chapman

March 29, 2020 2:08 pm |

For everyone freaked out by Victorian porcelain dolls, fear not! The doll in this sequel might as well be a cuddly teddy bear. “Brahms: The Boy II” is a well intentioned sequel to the 2016 film “The Boy”. However, it falls short in many ways. Directed by William Brent Bell and written by Stacey Menear, this film seeks to tell this story as the next chapter in the life of Brahms.

After a tragic event, “Liza” (played by Katie Holmes), her son “Jude” (played by Christopher Convery) and her husband “Sean” (played by Owain Yeoman) take a break from life in the city and rent a home in the European countryside. Jude finds Brahms and the torment begins.

Knowledge of the original film is not necessary, as audiences will be required to use very little thought and reasoning to understand the cause of Brahm’s torment. Most jump scares and shocking moments were presented in the trailer. As a result, audiences don’t have much to learn from a viewing of this film.

Where this film does excel is in set design. Audiences will find the old home from the first film in a slightly unkempt state yet no less spectacular. The guesthouse the main characters stay in is beautiful and sits on old plot of land that provides the perfect backdrop to the film. The performances by the main characters are acceptable, however no amount of talent or scenery can outweigh this film’s mediocrity.

If this film must be seen in theatres, I recommend that audiences lower their expectations considerable, only then might the film prove enjoyable.

PCL Rating: Low Taste It

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: Rotten