It's leagues ahead of the first.

More fights. A matter of fact, I'd say at least a solid third of this movie is just straight up action.

It earns the R rating. I'm almost surprised it didn't get NC-17. Not for children AT ALL.

Plenty of good nods to both franchises.

Went, saw it, had a good time. Won't win any award, but a very enjoyable hour and a half.