"While watching the original isn't necessary to enjoy the sequel, it certainly contributes to a deeper appreciation of the pair of films overall. Part two doesn't just repeat the premise and scenes of part one--it intricately links to its predecessor with impressive continuity and offers a legitimate reason for why death comes a-knockin' once more. Characters and circumstances from the original end up having direct ties to the seemingly random characters of the sequel. In many ways, Final Destination 2 also patches up some of the weaker points of the original... but ends up replacing them with new shortcomings. Still, the central premise of a stalking death remains interesting, and there is enough eye-popping violence to keep the pace brisk." - Andrew Manning, Radio Free Entertainment