I enjoyed it more than the first one, 6 August 2020
After being shot multiple times, Lassiter is convalescing in a swanky hospital when he notices some strange, possibly supernatural, happenings. Not wanting to go through official channels and have people believe he’s crazy, he calls on Shawn and Gus to unravel the mystery. Much hilarity ensues.
In general, sequels never seem to be as good as the first film in a series. I say “in general”, because in this case, I enjoyed Psych 2 much more than the first Psych movie. Why? Well, there are a number of reasons. First, Psych 2 felt more like the show. I loved Psych (the series) so anything that gave me that nostalgic feeling is going to be a winner with me. The first film was a bit overblown, with multiple WWE guest stars. Psych 2 is much more low-key - like the series. Second, the comedy seems more natural. I thought a lot of the comedy in the first movie felt forced. The natural chemistry between James Roday and Dule HIll is here. I actually laughed out loud on several occasions. The bit where Shawn and Gus investigate the Viking bar was hysterical. Admittedly, not all of the humor worked (the foot tickling scene as an example), but most hit the mark. Third, I suppose I enjoyed Psych 2 more because my expectations weren’t as high. In all honesty, I probably went into Psych expecting far too much. Psych 2 was always going to benefit from this. Whatever the reason, overall, Psych 2’s a winner with me.
It was also nice to see Timothy Omundson back as Lassiter. While it’s obvious he’s not his old self, I applaud the way the writers worked his physical limitations into the film. Nice move.
I’m not sure how the TV ratings were, but I hope they were good enough for a Psych 3. I’d love to see more Psych movies for years to come.
7/10
