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It’s a great idea on the surface, but the story ends up needlessly convoluted and with gaping holes in its logic. And while it seems interested in meaningful topics such as race and gentrification, just referencing them isn’t the same as dealing with them

There is hardly a moment when the characters and themes are all that alluring, leaving dissatisfaction at the bungled storytelling that ends on a ridiculous note that is unfulfilling.

Nia DaCosta's artful horror sequel reflexively rewrites both the traditions of its own franchise and the white narratives of American history.

The ending of the movie doesnt quite work, and comments on contemporary issues such as police violence, gentrification and systemic racism dont always fit with the established mythology of the series.

CANDYMAN has a lot of exciting ideas on its mind and it continues the classic original pretty cleverly, but as an intense, gripping slasher film it just doesnt completely work for me.