🚨 While it serves as a harmless piece of background entertainment for die-hard fans of the first film's lore, casual viewers will likely find that it plays more like a pilot for a syndicated television show than a blockbuster feature. R.I.P.D. 2: RISE OF THE DAMNED - STARBURST Magazine

Despite the budget constraints, the 1080p/AVC-encoded video transfer features vivid colors and deep black levels.

Critics generally viewed the movie as a massive step down in production value compared to the $130 million original film starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges.

Set in 1876, the story follows Sheriff Roy Pulsipher (played by Jeffrey Donovan).

The film bypassed a theatrical release, landing directly on physical media and VOD platforms.

Critics from STARBURST Magazine noted that Jeffrey Donovan and Penelope Mitchell are the sole saving graces, doing the absolute best they can with flat comedy and an uneasy script.

Released by Universal 1440 Entertainment, this installment takes viewers back to the American West in 1876. It explores the origin story of Sheriff Roy Pulsipher, the character originally played by Jeff Bridges in the first film.