'Bird Box Barcelona' Sequel: A Heavy-Handed Journey with Blinders On

"Bird Box Barcelona," the companion feature to the 2018 hit "Bird Box," fails to capture the terror and intrigue of its predecessor. The film leans heavily into explaining the backstory of the nightmarish entity that destroyed humanity, losing the appeal of the unknown. The plot follows a father and daughter navigating a ruined Barcelona, encountering blind thieves and searching for "good people." However, the twists and turns, new rules, and faux-religious angle fail to make sense and add little to the story. The film's heavy-handed approach and lack of empathy for the characters make it a disappointing and feel-bad experience. Overall, "Bird Box Barcelona" strays too far from what made the original film successful, leaving audiences longing for the unknown.