But let's be honest it wasn't really hard. The first was a messy, cheap disaster. This movie has more care put into it and a much better use of the money. The sets don't look as cheap as the first one, the stand ins look better. I was pretty shocked because normally the second film in a series tend to get cheaper and more lazy.

Was this a great film though? No. It was pretty fun to watch however because of the terrible, terrible disaster that was the third Vanessa. I honestly wish the movie was about her and the two minions. It was such a disaster that i couldn't stop laughing. It was the most cartoonish thing i have seen that isn't actually a cartoon. She had her own 'evil villain theme song' that played every time she walked places. The parts on the movies with just evil Vanessa and the two henchmen were the best parts because no one could act, the jokes were just terrible and it was just great.

I honestly could have done with out the rest of the movies happening though. I think they spread them selves really thin, there were lots of little plots going on and they all kind of got jumbled up. I got quite bored when evil Vanessa wasn't there.

Im sure if you like the first you will like this. Maybe even just skip to the parts where she is the evil one. Them parts really were something else.

Really liked the first one so was looking forward to this.

It was silly at times but overall i really enjoyed it. Plus Vanessa Hudgens is awesome.

Will there be a third haha.

This one was just as good if not better than the first one. Great little family movie or just a good one to watch with friends. I love how it all came full circle. Only thing I didn't care for was the annoying cousin and the obvious actress recast of the daughter Olivia. Other than that this movie exceeded expectations and I look forward to the third installment next holiday season.