Preview: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)

• Poster: D+

Review:

Anyone who already knows the original will recognize the four co-leads who appear on the poster. Unfortunately, that's all there is. There's no intriguing design. There's no splash of color. It's a rather humdrum, unexceptional piece of art.

• Trailer: C; B

Review:

While watching the teaser, I was half-convinced I was just watching the first film again. Then, they had all of the girls in Greece and I knew it wasn't the same. However, despite my enjoyment of the first feature, this one looks tired and desperate.

Now, here's a reminder of the film I was surprised I liked so much. The sequel does look like it will take a more dramatic role and keep some of the same wit and sparkle of the original. The trailer still spends a good portion looking back at the first film, which isn't really necessary, but it contains enough of the scenes from the sequel that make it seem more interesting.

Oscar Prospects:

The first film was an Oscar no-show. This film should be the same.

Release Date:

• August 6, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (February 24, 2008) Original

-Wesley Lovell (April 13, 2008) New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (May 4, 2008) New Trailer

-Wesley Lovell (June 1, 2008) New Release Date (changed from 8/8/08)