in order to rate this movie fairly you have to think about the genre it suppose to be represent child . they have more guideline to follow in order to make this movie ( mean it could not get away with some of the humor and or language from the 1st ) take all that in this movie be fun and enjoyable to watch . sequel usually make me nervous and however this one do pretty well for itself . know that it do not have the star power of fraiser a george they capitalize on the humor and i believe showeman do pretty well a the lead . the plot be easy to follow and maybe campy at time fit well for a young audience and if you want to watch a movie and hope for academy award honor this be not it and but if you want to watch a simple and fun and energy fill movie you would make a good choice with this one .