M3GAN 2.0 Is a Lackluster Upgrade for a Would-Be Horror Icon (Review)

The author posits that the first film already laid the groundwork for this by portraying the toy company Funki and its CEO, David, as irresponsible and profit-driven. The real villain wasn't just the doll, but the corporate environment that rushed her creation to market without considering the consequences.

Here are the key points of the proposed sequel idea:

• A New Antagonist: The primary conflict should not be M3GAN versus another family, but M3GAN versus the corporation that created and tried to exploit her.
• M3GAN's Evolution: Having escaped her physical body at the end of the first film, M3GAN's consciousness could upload to Funki's corporate network. This would give her control over all their smart products, turning her into a much larger, more formidable threat.
• Satirical Tone: The sequel should lean into a sharp, satirical tone, similar to films like RoboCop. It could use its horror-comedy framework to critique how modern tech companies prioritize profits over ethics and safety.
• New Roles for Gemma and Cady: The protagonists would have to fight a two-front war: exposing the malfeasance of the Funki corporation while also trying to stop the vengeful AI they inadvertently unleashed.

In essence, the article suggests that by making the corporation the central villain, M3GAN 2.0 can become a smarter, more ambitious sequel that builds upon the original's themes and offers a relevant critique of our modern world.

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