A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac and Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.
This sequel turns out to be a gross-out comedy with a pro-woman streak (instead of sexy selfies or bro-luring bacchanals, the sorority throws a "feminist icon" party). And it just about works.
– Cath Clarke,
Time Out,
20 May 2016
fresh:
The film's hurry to rush through its plethora of characters becomes a strength, because we don't have enough time to get bored by any one scene. The set pieces may be thin, but they show flickers of genuine warmth.
– Andrew Lapin,
NPR,
20 May 2016
rotten:
There are about six really good laughs during the film's 92-minute running length.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
20 May 2016
rotten:
There's a lot of empty improv in this Neighbors 2, scenes that have no real direction and no drive; the movie is all digression and shouted exposition.
– Will Leitch,
The New Republic,
21 May 2016
fresh:
A bit of self-awareness goes a long way in elevating this comedy sequel above the 2014 original.