@JustinJackFlash said:

Short Term 12 was one of my fave films of the last few years so I had high hopes for Destin Daniel Cretton's follow up. But the films reception has been disappointing so far. I hoped he would have an interesting career ahead of him. I guess that's not to be.

I loved Short Term 12 - that was a very intelligent and realistic movie! Unfortunately, this new one is not as good as the former, by far. I'm not sure why it doesn't really work for me? Somehow, I didn't really care for most of the characters during the whole movie, it seemed too polished and felt "made" instead of realistic ...

@janar72 said:

I loved Short Term 12 - that was a very intelligent and realistic movie! Unfortunately, this new one is not as good as the former, by far. I'm not sure why it doesn't really work for me? Somehow, I didn't really care for most of the characters during the whole movie, it seemed too polished and felt "made" instead of realistic ...

That's a shame. Sounds like he's gone Hollywood.

I liked it better the first time I watched it. Although, it had a different title. Captain Fantastic.