Review of Code 8: Part II

Great special effects, for a realism trying cgi movie. But, the constant question I found asking is, if almost every decision made by every character is the wrong one, and the 2 main characters screw up every chance, why do I care what they do? Found the gang leader was actually likable, he talked to everyone, made his intentions clear, and even when the calelion character screws up tries to let him save some face. But, the brothers plan is to rob the head honco, he leaves his backpack, forgets to zip up the money bag, makes noise everywhere, and generally is a terrible character to try to relate to outside of taking care of his sister. The sister, after waiting for 2hrs, does not use a phone and decides to go outside first thing, I'm not going to even get into her messing with the K9 unit right off the bat (why didn't that flag through the handler immediately). She impulsive, mean, and demonstrates 0 want to try to overall help the situation. I know the Cardinal rule is, don't put a kid in a movie for any reason outside of the kid drives the movie, but this is the point where the kid drives the movie, and I could care less about the kid. This character makes elle from last of us seem like a genius comedian, and I get it a sad movie. But, that doesn't mean all the characters have to be sad beaten people. If you've been in a sad life place you learn pretty quick that being upset and mad all the time only alienates people. They don't need or want to care about you, and the same is true for this movie. First one was pretty good, this not so much, but I hope they get it better with the 3rd if they make it.