71% (based on 7 reviews), with an average score of 5.0/10 .

A low score of 35 out of 100 , indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews. IMDb: User ratings hover around 4.7/10 . Key Review Themes

Several reviewers appreciated that secondary characters, particularly "mean girl" Kimmy , were given more depth and a redemption arc.

Reviews for the Netflix sequel are largely mixed to negative , with critics and audiences divided on whether the follow-up was necessary or an improvement over the original. While some viewers found it to be a "feel-good" and "wholesome" teen movie, many critics slammed it for a scattershot plot and shallow writing. Critical Reception & Ratings

Reviewers often noted that the dialogue felt "Disney-like" or hyper-stylized, failing to capture how real high schoolers speak.

Many praised the performances of Griffin Gluck (Dunkleman), Sabrina Carpenter (Harper), and the comedic timing of Steve Zahn and Angela Kinsey as Jodi's parents.