The sequel to the surprisingly refreshing Goosebumps movie falls off the mark. It features a new cast with only what can be described as an extended cameo role of Jack Black as R.L. Stine. With a brother sister combo along with the brother's best friend, Goosebumps 2's characters are tired old cliches that does nothing to freshen itself up. The two friends are nerds and are bullied, while the older sister is sick of her brother. At Halloween, through a few coincidences, R.L. Stine's creations are released into the world and it is up to the trio to capture them back. All of the action feels predictable and unlike the first movie, it doesn't feel as much as a nostalgic trip. While some of the dialogue is funny, in a stupid kind of way, most of the script falls flat. To that end, Goosebumps 2 is a disappointment and is barely worth your time.
