Sure, it is filled with everything you would expect from a franchise that needs familiar tropes to pack its running time, but there is still a lot of charm and interest in this beast of a movie. If only there was an advisor who could have spoken up about “the line”.

We see the connections, and we see all the nostalgia. Some if it works for the world building, but then some bits are out of place. We don't care too much however as this is still a strong sequel within the franchise. One that you can actually see, and want to revisit.