Force of Nature: The Dry 2
critic Reviews
, 65% Fresh Tomatometer Score- Generally absorbing from moment to moment despite uneven pacing and a rather convoluted mystery, Force of Nature: The Dry 2 should satisfy fans of the first installment while setting up the third.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreClaudia PuigFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Sadly, the movie is a little too dry, too.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreVikram MurthiindieWire
Force of Nature generates just enough mystery never to be boring, but not enough interest to elevate it above its modest trappings.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreSheila O'MalleyRogerEbert.com
The film is well-made and well-acted, but it merely suggests depth rather than actually having it.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDennis HarveyVariety
Despite... flaws of storytelling logic and compression, “Force of Nature”’s convoluted mysteries keep us involved if not wholly persuaded.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRandy MyersSan Jose Mercury News
Director/screenwriter Robert Connolly takes full advantage of gorgeous but treacherous Australian locales – including a waterfall – and all of it is quite a sight to behold.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDavid RooneyHollywood Reporter
Unlike its riveting predecessor, it’s absorbing but never quite gripping.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRobin HolabirdRobin Holabird
As in the series’ first entry, landscape overshadows people.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDerek SanteKSNV (Las Vegas)
While Eric Bana delivers a good performance, for me, Anna Torv helps round out this film with emotion we can ride along with.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJeffrey M. AndersonCommon Sense Media
Falk's return in this perfectly serviceable sequel is evenly paced and has fine outdoor cinematography; it captures a novel's texture, if relying on a few too many flashbacks.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreAlex MaidyJoBlo's Movie Network
Maybe Bana and Connolly will reunite for an adaptation of the third and final novel featuring Aaron Falk, if only to redeem The Dry franchise from this disappointing follow-up.
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