The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Some call it fun, I call it nonsense. That's what this is, nonsense. There's a major issue with the finished product here. Well there are several, but let's start with the problem with the concept. This movie is clichéd bullcrap. It's the kind of stuff that was dished out by that purveyor of delightful trash in the 80s Cannon only not as good and not as pure. I say unpure because the clichés in this movie seem like they are aimed at children. The highs and lows about a boy overcoming adversity to cheesy music is up there with Karate kid and Masters of the Universe..and maybe even Russkies (remember that one?). How many times can Samuel L Jaclson actually thank that brave fearless boy before all of the cheesey grins make us start to cheer for the baddies. That's if the baddies themselves didn't seem like they feell straight out of a 'Henchmen book for Dummies' which makes them just as annoying. Anyway, thats the problem. This movie seems to be geared towards kids (half of what is passed as fact here is out-loud laughable). But clearly from the horrific violence and language simply isn't intended for a minor audience. The rating is 13 pg...but honestly, the rhetoric of a boys right of passage story seems meant for younger kids its that cringe worthy. The kind of people would think this is fun are people I would imagine who genuinely have the mind of a child (not a childish sense of humour and not some sort of nostalgic love of bad 80s movies). Its not a throwback to any genre or era. Its not Delta force or American Ninja. It has no depth. This can be made up with action, but when the cheesey cringey subplot kicks you in your sense of urgh every few minutes it just makes this movie fail on too many levels. Its a confused piece of badly written nonsense.. It not a nod to old fune movies, its just a confused, uncomfortable pile of bs. Which is a pity considering the mighty fine cast at hand. I've spent too much time writing this as it is...can't believe I stayed up to watch to this trite. Avoid.

Upon seeing the snapshot picture/poster for this movie, as well as the title, I decided to give it a go. At first, I wasn't too impressed; it wasn't the blockbuster I was expecting, especially with Samuel L. Jackson in it, playing the President of the United States. It was more of a movie aimed at teenagers to young adults; those who dream of meeting, even saving the President of the United States (whether you're American or not). I don't mind these kinds of movies if they're done well with a good cast.This is a family and son, coming of age kind of movie – a boy must find himself under some of the roughest and most extraordinary conditions.I must say, though, that this movie is rather predictable, and you can tell who the protagonist is going to be before he even reveals himself. Also, you can guess who's joining him in this quest.The movie was slow at first (definitely not your regular blockbuster film), but slowly picked up the pace later on in the movie. In the end, the movie went pretty quickly! Could I handle more of it? Probably not. It was timed well!Saying all this, though, it was well-made, and it was refreshing to see a movie that is not your typical Hollywood blockbuster movie, and one that does not even take place anywhere near America, as so many do! Either that, or a made-up country. The casting directors did a good job with casting the actors, as they played their parts well.My scoring went along the lines of IMDb at first, but since sticking with the movie (I'm glad I did), my score rose, as I left this movie somewhat satisfied.Would I watch this movie again? Maybe. It's for sure on my rainy-day list! Would I recommend it to other people? Yeah.If you're going to take it too seriously and point out the plot-holes or improbability of some of the things/scenes in here, instead of what it is, which is a light-hearted movie, then it's probably best you look elsewhere.

for such a big Finnish crew I'm unsure if they have ever been to Finland..... we do not have mountains like in the film. we have loads of forest and lakes but no mountain ranges, just the odd mountain near the Norway - Sweden boarders. Although the wilderness adventures are portrayed to take place in Finnish Lapland, the outdoor footage in the film are from the Alps and the rest were filmed in Germany....... Lapland is flat....... but this was an enjoyable film if you forget this small issue lol ....

Always good if your expectations are not that high. Because it is way better then that. Don't take it to seriously. Yes, they are maybe B actors but to be honest very good B actors. The action is very good, Special effects nothing to complain about. A movie about a boy that has to do some hunting to become a man. And he will hunt. A lot to laugh or at least smile about.There is really only one thing that is bad about it. The landscape is not Finland.