To the point: the movie is inconsistent as if it cannot decide what it wants to be. Is it a murder mystery? Well there is a murder, but it takes a lot of time to get to it, and said time isn't spent very seriously - more of a buffonade and comedy and witty dialogues. Is it a satire then? Not exactly - it's more of a gag-like humor, but it's also serious when it comes to actual murder. It's something in between, but it doesn't do either part no good. Additionally, the antagonist character feels very second-hand - another tech billionaire with a penchant for crazy ideas? That's not exactly fresh.

Actors are mostly doing a good job, though Benoit Blanc is way too goofy and childish, to a point when it's not even funny. The rest of the cast is solid, though characters are similarly portrayed in an uncertain manner.

It's not exactly horrible, but it's a far cry from the first film.