I’d enjoyed the first Greenland film, especially the family element and the action. I also liked that unlike some disaster films, it was a bit more believable than normal. So watching the sequel, Greenland 2: Migration, I was hopeful for an interesting film. I found the film action packed and emotional. Some parts stretched credibility more than the original movie but it was fun and engaging.
Greenland 2: Migration is a post-apocalyptic survival disaster thriller movie directed by Ric Roman Waugh; written by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune. In this sequel to Greenland, John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and his family, Allison (Morena Baccarin) and Nathan (Roman Griffin Davis) are still living in the bunker in Greenland after five years. Plans to leave the bunkers have been delayed by radiation from the pieces of Clarke’s comet still falling to Earth but resources in the bunker are beginning to be stretched thin. Plus, there are earthquakes causing damage to the bunker. A big earthquake forces the Garrity family along with others to leave the bunker and try to make their way to Europe traversing a shattered world in hopes of finding a new home.
One of the elements I like the best in this film is the family dynamic. John and Allison are a loving couple who clearly care about each other and care about their son, even when they disagree. Nathan has grown to a teenager and is much more active in this movie. I also appreciated that the family does not get separated in the movie. There are times when they are dealing with dangerous situations but they stick together which actually makes the events of the film more dynamic and emotional to me. 
The film is action packed. Right from the beginning, we see John in a suit outside the bunker trying to search for equipment. The film establishes the circumstances within the bunker and the issues but quickly moves events along to create a situation where the Garrity family must leave the bunker to find a new home. Along the way, they encounter danger, including bandits, armed guards, a changed landscape with pitfalls and a war torn area of Europe. The action moves fast and keeps the audience entertained.
Another aspect that I liked are the performances. Gerard Butler gives us an emotional performance and has a warm, loving dynamic with Morena Baccarin. The action scenes are well performed and while Gerard Butler tackles most of the scenes, I like that Morena Baccarin gets her share of those scenes. I like the way the family is presented trekking across the world. Gerard Butler portrays John as a strong capable person who struggles to protect his family. Morena Baccarin has a beautiful performance as Allison, gentle but also strong in the face of danger. As Nathan, Roman Griffin Davis gives a solid performance. The other supporting cast are well written and also help the story move with excellent acting.
So on to what didn’t work for me. Part of the issue with the film is that certain aspects are less believable than the first movie. For one, Nathan is diabetic and still has insulin despite it being five years later. Since the world wouldn’t be producing insulin, that is a bit far fetched. And the film continues in this vein by having certain things conveniently available, like cars, gas and ready food. While resources could be available, it just seemed a bit much to believe. The story is predictable and it is easy to figure out how things will end. In the end, I still enjoyed the film but I would have preferred more difficult times for the family, a less predictable story and a more authentic environment.
If you liked the original movie, you will likely still enjoy Greenland 2: Migration. It has much of the charm that made me like Greenland, a fantastic cast with Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, fast paced action and a story with a lot of emotional weight. I also like a disaster film where the family works together, helping each other survive. The film is fun and heartwarming at the same time.
Rating: 3.5 watches out of 5.
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