However, the narrative aspect falls short. Simply put, it failed to tell a good story. Or, the director doesn't care what "story" to tell the audience at all. Just from the main point of view of the film (the younger brother played by Zac Efron), this is already obvious. Often it is the emotional rendering of the characters, and the erratic plot development seems to further confirm the non-narrative focus, so it is natural for the audience to grasp the core of the elusive story.
On the surface, there are many highly controversial topics in the film, whether it is the environment at that time or the open society of the moment. But without exception, these topics are all deliberately downplayed or hidden, leaving only a strong desire to keep wandering.
After all, this is only the second part of Lee Daniels, I believe there will be more exciting appearances to look forward to in the future.
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