So, I personally like the first one better, but this should not stop you from seeing this darn good movie. It feels a little like they are trying to out-do the first one, not continue it, but it does have some great action scenes, which are ata times a little toooooooo drawn out. Overall, a great movie. Watch out with little kids, there is some language and drug use, etc, that may not be suitable. Also, I highly recommend not having some dumb girl sitting behind you kicking your chair and talking through the whole movie, but that's beside the point. Oh, and if you have the option- do the imax version- definitely worth the $2 surcharge!