The film is pretty top notch. Better the first I'd say personally. The first was a rescue mission while this was an escort/protect mission per se. Much more enjoyed this film with the heroes defending an island from invasion as opposed to the first having them save a scientist at the top of a tower. Anyways, the films are similar in setup but i think this one used that setup better. Which makes sense because it's the later film.
Story like I said is kinda similar to the first. That of Class 1A going away from mainland Japan this time though for practice at being real heroes. The island they go to was a cool setting. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main story settings so they could really rip it all up.
Once the action gets going it doesnt really stop. Almost the entire second half of the film is pure action. After the villains get to the island it's balls to the wall. Nine as a villian speaking of is cool. His motivations are of course about as complex as a shonen movie villain is going to be but i liked him. His backstory was short too but i liked the connection to the Doctor and the League of Villains. Done better than how the first film felt like it shoehorned that part in. His cronies were pretty cool too. Chimera and Slice put on some good bouts.
Which is where the rest of Class 1A shined in this film. While the main bois took on Nine the others backing them up did badass. Everyone in the class helped out big time. It really was a group effort to defend the island and mainly Katsuma and Maharo. Who were just the cutest in this film. I loved them really. Very sweet kids, Katsuma wanting to be a hero warmed my heart. They really were like mini versions of Deku and Bakugo it was great.
Now the action. Holy shit, i mean everyone knew it was gonna look good this is Studio Bones we're talking about but damn!!!! That final fight. Oh my god. Jaw dropping a couple of times. Deku and Bakugo vs Nine one of the best MHA fights period after this. A climax that absolutely delivered. Seeing not just them two but all Class 1A working together really wowed me. On top of the bois finally teaming up which was spectacular.
Overall I'd say this film easily is better than the first. They have similarities but here they ironed out the rough spots imo. Only downside i can see is there being a minimal amount of Hawks but honestly not his movie so being there at all is good with me. The action was dope. The comradery between Deku and Bakugo after how far they've come is really the centerpiece and it's done so well. I loved this film a lot. It's a really great movie.
9/10
