Murder Mystery 2 (2023)

Murder Mystery 2 is the kind of breezy, globe-trotting caper that knows its greatest special effect is the easy, lived-in chemistry between Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston—two stars who can turn a simple exchange of side-eye and bickering into a punchline you feel in your bones. The movie keeps its whodunit gears turning just fast enough to feel clever without ever getting bogged down, hopping from lavish wedding spectacle to lively set pieces with a playful, vacation-postcard vibe. It’s less about crafting an airtight mystery than delivering charming banter, quick laughs, and a steady stream of comic trouble that the Spitzes stumble through with endearing sincerity. If you want a hard-edged crime thriller, look elsewhere, but if you’re on the fence and craving undemanding, upbeat entertainment that moves, smiles, and doesn’t overstay its welcome, this one’s an easy yes.

Murder Mystery 2 is clearly trying to be a breezy, globe-trotting whodunit where Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston’s bickering chemistry does most of the heavy lifting, and to be fair, they’re still an easy hang together. The problem is the “mystery” feels like a checklist of kidnappings, chases, and obvious suspects, so the plot moves a lot without generating much suspense or surprise. The direction and writing lean into shiny vacation-movie energy over clever construction, which can make it feel mechanically assembled rather than genuinely funny or twisty. If you want a low-effort, PG-13 action-comedy you can half-watch for the banter and locations, it’ll do; if you’re hoping for a smart, inventive crime caper, this probably isn’t your case.