, who also shared a plethora of reviews, noted that Paul Feig returns as director after helming the first film in 2018. Feig is once again serving as a writer on the film, similar to his role when producing the first film. 

As the reactions begin to pop up, many are saying that Another Simple Favor delivers elements of similar quality to the first, but some found it to be lacking in certain areas. 

Matt Neglia took to X to say that much of what was there in the first movie was amplified, but resulted in it being an “overly elaborate sequel.” Jeff Zhang, also on X, called the film “a pretty disappointing opener” to the annual festivities. 

Despite this, many others are saying that they enjoyed this as much as the first, with some even saying they enjoyed the sequel more. However, one aspect across many of the reviews that is consistent is the complementing of Lively and Kendrick’s performances, specifically commenting on their on-screen chemistry. 

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ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR takes everything that worked in the first film and doubles, sometimes even triples, down on it, resulting in an overly elaborate sequel that has its charms but also its dark spots. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively share such playful chemistry that the laughs,… pic.twitter.com/YwJ4BkBLRb

— Matt Neglia @SXSW (@NextBestPicture) March 8, 2025

Another Simple Favor: Trades in the original’s salacious, airport trash novel glee for flat studio comedy. A huge miscalculation to go big for the sequel, and a pretty disappointing opener for #SXSW. pic.twitter.com/p2jH2Msgt4

— Jeff Zhang 张佶润 (@strangeharbors) March 8, 2025