Review of The Nun II

I went into this movie without much expectation and came out pleasantly surprised by how good it turned out to be. Director Michael Chaves salvages the elements of The Nun that really worked and enhances what did not hence the marked improvement on the predecessor. Taissa Farmiga shines as the recurring Sister Irene solidifying her status as a scream queen. Her courage and perseverance are on full display and she carries the movie ably as the lead actress. Jonas Bloquet does a commendable job as Frenchie/Maurice though I missed the comic relief he provided in The Nun. Both he and Irene are the heart of the movie and we cannot help but root for them. Bonnie Aarons gives a delightfully scary performance as Valak the Demon Nun. Among the new characters Storm Reid plays Sister Debra who is practically Irene's sidekick. Katelyn Rose Downey portrays the child Sophie and Anna Popplewell is Kate, Sophie's mother and Frenchie/Maurice's love interest(!). They do a good job as well in their new roles. The storyline is decent. The chilling score adds to the atmospheres and enhances the overall experience.