Let me start; the first movie was ruined for me because I expected one thing but got another. That's just me personally! This one was fun and more of what I expected from this title. It was fun and had twists and turns, perfect for those who of us who are not super heavy into murder mysteries. The first movie is needed; it sets the stage for this world/ series and gets you used to Daniel Craig's character so you can just jump right into this one. His character is very clever in both movies and carries it, but it is shocking and the first move was a bit of sacrificial offering to get the audience used to his take. Now we know this character enough and have history and can now see him in action which makes the move more fun overall. Great cast, great acting, and a clever movie overall.