Good Burger 2 – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Good Burger 2

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48%

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A 27-years-too-late sequel that'll make Gen X parents nostalgic and everyone else wonder what Good Burger even is.

56%

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Good Burger 2

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PG, 2023

48%

WISE Score

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A 27-years-too-late sequel that'll make Gen X parents nostalgic and everyone else wonder what Good Burger even is.

56%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Good Burger 2 is the definition of 'fine.' It's safe, it won't traumatize anyone, and it has some positive messages about friendship buried under layers of mediocre comedy. But let's be real: this is a sequel to a 1997 Nickelodeon movie that wasn't exactly Citizen Kane to begin with.

The ratings tell the story—5.3 on IMDb, 2.3 on Letterboxd, 48 on Metacritic. Critics and audiences agree: it's forgettable streaming content that exists primarily to make parents say 'Oh yeah, I remember Good Burger!' while their kids stare blankly at the screen.

If you need something harmless to occupy 90 minutes on a rainy afternoon, this'll do. But there are dozens of better family comedies that are actually, you know, good. The WISE score reflects reality: it's safe and mildly wholesome, but it's neither imaginative nor enriching, and the nostalgia factor doesn't translate to kids born in the 2010s. Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger—can I take your order? Yeah, we'll pass.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media pegs this at 10+, which feels right for the mild comedy and scheming plotlines. Younger kids might enjoy the silliness if they're into goofy humor, but teens will likely find it painfully dated unless they're in on the nostalgia joke (they won't be).

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A legacy sequel built on nostalgia with generally positive themes of friendship and second chances. Models reconciliation between old friends and workplace cooperation. However, the premise involves Dex's scheming 'putting Good Burger at risk once again,' suggesting some questionable decision-making that could undercut the positive messaging. Tone appears appropriate for families, though the comedy likely leans on 90s-style slapstick that may feel dated.

Imaginative

This is a sequel trading heavily on 90s nostalgia rather than bringing fresh creative ideas. The plot—failed inventor returns to fast food job and hatches another scheme—is formulaic. There's minimal invitation for creative thinking or exploration; it's comfort-food entertainment that rehashes familiar beats. The Letterboxd score of 2.3/5 and middling critical reception (56% RT, 48 Metacritic) suggest the film doesn't break new ground or inspire much wonder.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 10, suggesting mild content appropriate for tweens and up. As a family comedy on Paramount+, it's unlikely to contain graphic violence, sexual content, or other trigger warnings. The main safety consideration is Dex's scheming behavior potentially modeling poor judgment, but within the context of a comedy where consequences are likely played for laughs. No indication of scary or traumatic content that would surprise young viewers.

Enriching

Limited enrichment value beyond basic entertainment. The story touches on themes of friendship, redemption, and workplace loyalty, but the IMDb 5.3/10 and Letterboxd 2.3/5 suggest weak execution. There's potential for discussions about entrepreneurship (Dex's inventions) and learning from mistakes, but the formulaic plot and lukewarm reception indicate minimal cognitive or emotional depth. It's nostalgia-driven comfort viewing rather than meaningful storytelling.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Safe, silly family comedy without scary or inappropriate content—you can let the kids watch while you fold laundry
Touches on themes of friendship, second chances, and bouncing back from failure (even if executed with all the depth of a kiddie pool)
If your kids somehow loved the 1997 original or enjoy goofy workplace comedies, they might get a few laughs
Provides a conversation starter about entrepreneurship and why Dex's inventions keep failing (spoiler: probably poor planning)

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What to Watch For

The main character's scheming behavior—he's literally putting the restaurant at risk again, so maybe chat about better decision-making
Nostalgia bait that lands flat if your kid has zero connection to 90s Nickelodeon—which is basically every kid
Middling reviews across the board suggest this is forgettable streaming filler, not appointment viewing

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think Dex keeps coming up with inventions that fail? What could he do differently?"
"If you owned Good Burger, how would you make it successful without putting it at risk?"
"What makes a good friend? Is Ed being a good friend by giving Dex his job back, or is he being a pushover?"

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