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Sing 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGarth Jennings
Written byGarth Jennings
Based onCharacters
by Garth Jennings
Produced by
Starring
Edited byGregory Perler
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • November 14, 2021 (2021-11-14) (AFI Fest)[2]
  • December 22, 2021 (2021-12-22) (United States)
Running time
112 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sing 2 is a 2021 American computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. The sequel to the 2016 film Sing, the film was written and directed by Garth Jennings and stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Offerman and Jennings, reprising their roles from the first film. The sequel is also set to feature new characters voiced by Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti, and Bono.

Like the previous film, Sing 2 features songs from many artists, most of which are performed diegetically.

The film premiered at the AFI Fest on November 14, 2021,[2] and is scheduled to release theatrically in the United States on December 22, 2021 in RealD 3D, by Universal Pictures. It has received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

After the events of the first film, Buster Moon now holds a brand new show starring Meena, Gunter, Rosita and Johnny. During the show, Buster observes a talent scout named Suki in the audience, who leaves before the second act. Buster is told that he and his cast are not good enough and would never make it in Redshore City, where stars are made. Dejected, Buster returns to the theater and is encouraged by Nana Noodleman to follow his dreams. After getting Ash, who has been working as a singer at a club, the gang heads to Redshore City and sneaks in through the employee entrance for an audition with Jimmy Crystal. Crystal is uninterested in Buster's show and sends them away, until he overhears Gunter talking about his idea for an outer space show featuring Clay Calloway, a rock star who hasn't been seen in 15 years. Intrigued, Crystal tells them to have the show up and running within three weeks, granting them everything they need.

Gunter and Buster write a show entitled "Out of This World", which will star Rosita, and present it to the crew that Crystal has given them the next day. Miss Crawley visits Clay Calloway, only to be scared away before she has the chance to speak to him. Meanwhile, Rosita develops a fear of heights during rehearsal and cannot jump off the high rise, prompting Crystal's daughter Porsche to take a shot. Crystal is thrilled at the prospect of having his own daughter be the star of the show and Buster has no choice but to find Rosita another part.

Meanwhile, Johnny has been assigned to work with top choreographer Klaus Kickenklober for his part in the show as a dance battle warrior, but feels that Klaus hates everything he does. Johnny comes across a street dancer named Nooshy, who agrees to help him out. Meena has been cast in a romantic scene with hot-shot Darius, a self-absorbed model/actor/singer who can't get her name right. Meena then meets an ice cream vendor, whom she immediately falls for after having no chemistry with Darius.

Ash, being a big fan of Calloway's, accompanies Buster to his residence, where they are knocked unconscious by Calloway's electric fence. Upon awakening, Calloway says no to being in their show. Buster returns to the theater, but Ash hangs back to speak with Calloway, and eventually convinces him to change his mind. After seeing that Porsche can't act, Buster asks if she would like to switch roles with Rosita, who has now been cast as a minor character. This causes Porsche to become upset and think that Buster has fired her. After learning about this, Crystal calls Buster to his office and dangles him off the roof, only to be called away to a TV interview. Crystal locks Buster in the closet, promising to come back and finish the job.

Suki frees Buster and warns him to get out of Redshore City before Crystal can kill him. Ash arrives with Calloway, who advises Buster and the cast not to run and hide like he did after he lost his wife. Buster then decides to have the cast and crew put on the show that night under Crystal's nose, and Porsche is asked to be in it as well. After distracting hotel security, Buster addresses the hotel's patrons in the lobby and promises them a great show with the return of Clay Calloway.

It is not long after the show begins that Crystal finds out, but he and his security team are stopped by Johnny's dad and his gang. During Johnny's number, Klaus takes the place of his original performance partner and tries to undermine Johnny's performance, but with encouragement from Nooshy, Johnny is able to beat Klaus, earning his respect. During Meena and Darius's performance, she is able to visualize that Darius is her ice cream vendor crush and performs a romantic duet with him. Afterwards, Meena learns that the ice cream vendor's name is Alfonso and she asks him to hang out after the show.

Crystal manages to sneak backstage during Porsche's number. He demands for her to get off the stage, but she refuses. Crystal then grabs Buster and takes him up to the top of the set, dropping him over the edge of the balcony. Seeing Buster fall causes Rosita to get over her fear of heights and she makes the dive to save his life. When the time comes for Clay Calloway to take the stage, he claims that he is not ready. Ash leads the crowd in a rendition of one of Calloway's song, giving him the courage to perform to a huge ovation. After the show ends, the gang, now including Calloway, Porsche, and Nooshy, immediately leave to go back home as Crystal is arrested for his crimes. Before the gang can leave Redshore City they are stopped by Suki, who tells them that a major theater wants to put on their show. As the gang puts on their first performance, Buster watches from the VIP section with Nana, Suki, and Alfonso, finally achieving his dream of making the big time. [4]

Voice cast

  • Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an optimistic koala who owns the Moon theater
  • Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, a pig who gave up her teenage music dreams to become a devoted housewife and mother of 25 piglets
  • Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a teenage porcupine punk rocker
  • Taron Egerton as Johnny, a teenage gorilla who wants to sing
  • Tori Kelly as Meena, a teenage elephant with an exquisite singing voice, who previously overcame severe stage fright
  • Nick Kroll as Gunter, a passionate dancing pig who is partnered with Rosita for the show
  • Bobby Cannavale as Jimmy Crystal, a white wolf and a media mogul who runs Crystal Entertainment[5]
  • Halsey as Porsha Crystal, a wolf and the spoiled daughter of Jimmy Crystal [5]
  • Pharrell Williams as Alfonso, an elephant and ice cream vendor who acts as Meena's love interest[5]
  • Nick Offerman as Norman, a pig and Rosita's workaholic husband
  • Letitia Wright as Nooshy, a streetwise lynx dancer who helps Johnny regain his confidence while he learns his choreography [6]
  • Eric André as Darius, a self-important yak who is cast in the stage production opposite Meena in a romantic duet[6]
  • Chelsea Peretti as Suki, Jimmy Crystal's haughty dog assistant and talent scout[5]
  • Bono as Clay Calloway, an aged lion who was once a rock star legend
  • Garth Jennings as Miss Crawly, an elderly iguana with a glass eye who is Buster's administrative assistant
  • Adam Buxton as Klaus Kickenklober, a proboscis monkey and dance instructor who teaches Johnny how to dance

Production

On January 25, 2017, Universal Pictures and Illumination announced a sequel to its 2016 animated film Sing was in development. Writer/director Garth Jennings and producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy return along with voiceover stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Nick Kroll, and Tori Kelly.[7]

In December 2020, Bobby Cannavale, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti, longtime Illumination collaborator Pharrell Williams, Bono and Halsey were added to the voice cast.[4] Work on the film shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was done remotely following the temporary closure of Illumination Mac Guff.[8]

Fashion brand Rodarte designed some of the costumes used in the film.[9]

Music

In December 2020, Joby Talbot returned to compose the score.[1] U2 performed the film's original song "Your Song Saved My Life". The song was released on November 3, 2021.[10] Additional music will include songs by Kiana Ledé, BTS, Sam i, Billie Eilish, Elton John and more. The film's soundtrack is set to be released on December 17, 2021.[11]

Sing 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedDecember 17, 2021 (2021-12-17)
Recorded2021
Genre
LabelRepublic
Singles from Sing 2
  1. "Your Song Saved My Life"
    Released: November 3, 2021
  2. "Suéltate"
    Released: November 18, 2021
  3. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
    Released: November 25, 2021
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Your Song Saved My Life (from Sing 2)"U23:31
2."Let's Go Crazy"
TBA
3."Can't Feel My Face"Kiana LedéTBA
4."Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"Elton John3:13
5."Heads Will Roll"Scarlett JohanssonTBA
6."Holes"Mercury RevTBA
7."Bad Guy"Billie Eilish3:14
8."Sing 2 Audition Medley"Sing 2 CastTBA
9."Where the Streets Have No Name"
  • Kelly
  • Egerton
  • Johansson
  • Witherspoon
  • Kroll
TBA
10."Higher Love"
3:48
11."There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"
  • Kelly
  • Egerton
TBA
12."Suéltate (from Sing 2)"
TBA
13."Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"JohanssonTBA
14."Soy Yo (Sing 2 Mix)"Bomba EstéreoTBA
15."A Sky Full of Stars"EgertonTBA
16."Could Have Been Me"HalseyTBA
17."I Say A Little Prayer"
TBA
18."Break Free"
  • Witherspoon
  • Kroll
TBA
19."I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"
TBA
20."Tippy Toes (Bonus Track)"
  • Adam Buxton
  • Fancy Feelings
  • DSCOSTU
TBA
21."Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Bonus Track)[a]"
2:36
Total length:TBA

Marketing

Tomy made a deal with Illumination and Universal to develop the Sing 2 toy line. It will include plush toys, collectible figures, and a role-play game.[12]

Release

Sing 2 had its world premiere, opening the AFI Fest Celebration on November 14, 2021,[2] and is scheduled to release theatrically in the United States on December 22, 2021 in RealD 3D, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[13] after previously being scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2020,[14] and July 2, 2021.[15] The film is scheduled to release internationally in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2022.[16]

Reception

Critical response

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 63% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10.[3] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100 based on five critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[17] Justin Lowe, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, praised the musical set of the film, calling the "ragtag cast that Buster had brought for an amateur cast, had blossomed into a full-fledged company of professional performers".[18] Peter Debruge, of Variety, gave a positive review, saying the film is "an elaborate machinery of joy, and it's easier to appreciate how every choice seems designed to put a smile on people's faces".[19]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 17, 2021 Best Music Supervisor(s) - Film Mike Knobloch
Rachel Levy 		Nominated
Best Original Song - Animated Film U2 (Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. and David Evans) Nominated
Best Soundtrack Album Sing 2 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ Exclusively in a Christmas commercial from Comcast.

References

  1. ^ a b "Joby Talbot Scoring Garth Jennings' 'Sing 2'". Film Music Reporter. May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2021). "Illumination & Universal's 'Sing 2' To Make World Premiere At AFI Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Sing 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Shaffer, Claire (December 21, 2020). "Halsey, Pharrell, Bono Announced as Cast Members of 'Sing 2'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 21, 2020). "U2's Bono, Pharrell Williams, Halsey Join Illumination/Universal's Animated Film 'Sing 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Hogan, Kate; McNiece, Mia (November 3, 2021). "The Stars Are Back for Sing 2! See the Cute Characters and the A-List Actors Who Voice Them". People. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Busch, Anita (January 25, 2017). "Universal Dates 'Sing 2' & 'Minions 2,' Moves 'Secret Life of Pets 2' Back A Year". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 8, 2020). "How Animated Pics Like 'Tom & Jerry', 'SpongeBob Movie', 'Sing 2', Skydance's 'Luck' & More Are Working Through The COVID-19 Crisis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  9. ^ Testa, Jessica (November 13, 2021). "The Great High-Fashion Family Film Experiment". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  10. ^ Chris Willman (November 3, 2021). "U2 Releases Movie Theme Sing 2 Your Song Save Me Life". Variety.
  11. ^ Iahn, Buddy (November 3, 2021). "'Sing 2' soundtrack features U2, Tori Kelly, Elton John & others". The Music Universe.
  12. ^ "TOMY, Illumination, Universal Brand Development Prep 'Sing 2' Toy Collection • The Toy Book". The Toy Book. October 20, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 1, 2020). "'Minions: The Rise Of Gru', 'Sing 2' Set New 2021 Release Dates; 'Wicked' Still Brewing Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  14. ^ Kilday, Gregg (January 25, 2017). "'Sing' Sequel Coming From Illumination and Universal". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 22, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  15. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 12, 2019). "'Sing 2' To Croon Summer 2021; 'The Croods 2' Moves To Holiday Season 2020". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  16. ^ "Sing 2 - UK Cinema Release Dates". filmdates.co.uk. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Sing 2". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  18. ^ Lowe, Justin (November 15, 2021). "'Sing 2': Film Review | AFI 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  19. ^ Debruge, Peter (November 14, 2021). "'Sing 2' Review: Illumination Delivers an Ingratiating Encore to Its Hit Singing-Animal Toon". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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